How long do planning decisions take near Bishop's Cleeve?

The average planning decision time near Bishop's Cleeve is 47 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 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bishop's Cleeve?

The most common type of planning application near Bishop's Cleeve is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bishop's Cleeve?

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Bishop's Cleeve, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bishop's Cleeve, Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bishop's Cleeve are administered by Tewkesbury Borough Council. View the full Tewkesbury Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

Population: 14,198 (2021)

District: Tewkesbury

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £366,775 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cheltenham
Parliamentary constituency: Tewkesbury
LSOA: Cheltenham 002D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bishop's Cleeve.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bishop's Cleeve.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Bishop's Cleeve based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Bishop's Cleeve.

- 31 Selborne Road Bishops Cleeve Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 8BT
Demolition of existing wooden lean to structure to the garage. Single storey extensions to the garage, replacement of existing boundary fence with 29 Selborne Road with new boundary wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tewkesbury | Date: 2025-10-27
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A brief summary of Bishop's Cleeve in Gloucestershire

Property prices in Bishop's Cleeve show an average sale price of £366,775, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bishop's Cleeve a particularly low-crime area.

Bishop's Cleeve has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bishop's Cleeve. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

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Planning Activity in Bishop's Cleeve

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Bishop's Cleeve. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bishop's Cleeve may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bishop's Cleeve were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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