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Planning in Bishop's Cleeve

Approved
97%
32 of 33 decided
Decision time
about 3 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bishop's Cleeve in the last 24 months, from Tewkesbury Borough Council's planning register.

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About Bishop's Cleeve

Bishop's Cleeve is a thriving village and civil parish located in the Borough of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, nestled at the base of Cleeve Hill, the highest point in the Cotswolds. With a population that grew from 10,612 in 2011 to 14,068 by 2021, the village is just 4.6 miles from Cheltenham and offers excellent connections to nearby towns such as Tewkesbury and Gloucester. Its strategic location and expanding community make Bishop's Cleeve a key area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 14,198 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tewkesbury district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bishop's Cleeve a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bishop's Cleeve planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Bishop's Cleeve, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 62 planning applications were submitted near Bishop's Cleeve. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 days.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bishop's Cleeve?
In the last 24 months, 62 planning applications were submitted near Bishop's Cleeve. The approval rate is 97%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bishop's Cleeve?
The average planning decision time near Bishop's Cleeve is 24 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Bishop's Cleeve?
The planning approval rate near Bishop's Cleeve is 97%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
How can I track planning applications near Bishop's Cleeve?
You can search and track planning applications near Bishop's Cleeve on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.