Blockley, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blockley, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Blockley are administered by Cotswold District Council. View the full Cotswold District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Blockley
Blockley is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England, approximately 3 miles northwest of Moreton-in-Marsh. Historically, it was an exclave of Worcestershire until 1931, making it an area of interest for planning applications due to its unique heritage and landscape.
Population: 1,960 (2021)
District: Cotswold
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £457,129 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cotswold
- Parliamentary constituency: North Cotswolds
- LSOA: Cotswold 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Blockley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blockley.
- 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 Blockley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Blockley.
- - Dovedale Dovedale Blockley Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 9HN
1.Walnut - reduce height by 1m 3,4,5,6,11,12,13,14. Willow - pollard all 14a,15,16,17 Alder - reduce height between 1m-2m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Orchard House Chapel Lane Blockley Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 9BG
Tree of Heaven (T1) - fell - severe decay on north side of lower trunk. potential for failure, resulting in tree falling
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Wheelwright House High Street Blockley Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 9EX
Erection of single-storey rear extension and loggia with associated works. Demolition of existing rear porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Hillview Cottage High Street Blockley Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 9EX
Replacement of front door
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Springwood School Lane Blockley Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 9HU
G1 - Hazel/yew mix - Garden side only - Cut back overhang back to in line with hedge, remove dead trees and dead branches. Cut back from lawn, remove leaning stems and trim back understory in line wit
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Bridge Cottage Mill Lane Blockley Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 9HT
A large conifer (leylandii) that has grown too big for the garden. Fell to ground level. Detailed in plan with the number 001
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 3 Colebrook Courtyard Lower Street Blockley Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 9DS
T1 and T2 Beech - Crown reduction from present height of 22.0m and radial spread of 12.0m to height of 20.0m and radial sprerad of 10.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - The Granary 4 Bankside High Street Blockley Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 9EX
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Works to a Listed Building to fit a gas fuelled log burner effect stove with flue into interior existing recess/fireplace on first floor.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 3 Crown Cottages High Street Blockley Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 9EX
Large Beech tree in garden. Crown thinning over driveway.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Little Brook Lower Farm Cottages Lower Street Blockley Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 9DP
T1 Japanese Maple - Reduce by approximately 1.5m and shape and thin with the aim of gaining a view of the church
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - The Silk Mill 1 Bankside High Street Blockley Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 9EX
Proposed external side door
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - Haberdashers Bell Lane Blockley Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 9ES
Compliance with conditions 10 (Foul and surface water drainage), 14 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 19 (Tree/hedgerow protection) and 20 (Root Protection areas) and partial compliance wi
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2023-10-17
View full details - - Hainault High Street Blockley Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 9EX
Internal and external alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Blockley in Gloucestershire
Blockley is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England, approximately 3 miles northwest of Moreton-in-Marsh. Historically, it was an exclave of Worcestershire until 1931, making it an area of interest for planning applications due to its unique heritage and landscape. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,960 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cotswold district.
Property prices in Blockley show an average sale price of £457,129, 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 Blockley a particularly low-crime area.
Blockley has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Blockley, Batsford. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Blockley includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Blockley 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.
Planning Activity in Blockley
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Blockley. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Blockley maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Blockley were tree works (11), listed building and heritage (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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