Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire.
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Planning applications in Bourton-on-the-Water are administered by Cotswold District Council. View the full Cotswold District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bourton-on-the-Water
Bourton-on-the-Water, a picturesque village in Gloucestershire, is situated in a scenic flat vale within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With a population of 3,296 as of the 2011 census, the village features a designated Conservation Area at its centre, making it a key location for planning applications that respect its historical and environmental significance.
Population: 4,181 (2021)
District: Cotswold
Website: http://www.bourtoninfo.com/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cotswold
- Parliamentary constituency: North Cotswolds
- LSOA: Cotswold 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bourton-on-the-Water.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bourton-on-the-Water.
- 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 Bourton-on-the-Water based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
760 planning applications found near Bourton-on-the-Water.
- - Hartwells High Street Bourton-on-the-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2AJ
Refurbishment of ground floor retail area. Demolition of side access covered area and side door. Change of use of 1st and 2nd floors into residential units with internal alterations and refurbishments
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - Lincroft Stables Clapton Row Bourton-on-the-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2DW
Compliance with conditions 4 (Flood resistance/resilience) and 5 (Surface water management scheme) of permission 25/03910/FUL - Erection of single-storey rear extension. Demolition of rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - 26/01534/COMPLY - Lincroft Stables Clapton Row Bourton-on-the-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2DW
Compliance with conditions 4 (Flood resistance/resilience) and 5 (Surface water management scheme) of permission 25/03910/FUL - Erection of single-storey rear extension. Demolition of rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-05-15 - - Old Manse Hotel Victoria Street Bourton-on-the-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2BX
Internal refurbishments including replacement fixed furniture, removal and replacement of w/c facilities, replacement of modern carpet, installation of dado rail to meeting room, replacement lighting,
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Three Wells House Station Road Bourton-on-the-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2AA
T1 Laburnum - has decay and cracks: remove to ground level T2 Elderberry - reduce limb with crack on it to ease weight T4 Juniper - remove smaller branches pressing on wall T5 Multi-stem Conifer - red
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Three Wells House Station Road Bourton-on-the-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2AA
Replacement wooden vehicle gates
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 2 Moore Road Bourton-on-the-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2AZ
Compliance with condition 2 (Sample Materials), 3 (Sample walling panel), 4 (Ecology Enhancements) and 5 (Surface Water Drainage) of permission 24/03279/REM - Erection of a one-bedroom, one-storey bun
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Dial House Hotel High Street Bourton-on-the-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2AN
G1 Conifers in hotel - remove as outgrown the space
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Box Bush High Street Bourton-on-the-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2AN
T1 Lime - crown lift as in the middle of the driveway, and deadwood removal
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - The Manor Station Road Bourton-on-the-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2AA
T1 Yew - reduce overhang off neighbour's garage roof by 0.5m G1 Cotoneaster by summerhouse - reduce height (whippy bits) and trim to tidy T2 Silver Birch (larger one in raised bed) - reduce by 3-4m an
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Lincroft House Clapton Row Bourton-on-the-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2DW
Two large Conifers - to be felled. 3 smaller Conifers behind a fence - to be felled. Laurels along river bank to be reduced or dug out where appropriate to give screening into the garden. A Cherry tre
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Old Cranley Cottage Clapton Row Bourton-on-the-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2DN
Removal of existing concrete pointing and repointing of external stonework using traditional lime-based mortar (partially retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Waterfront Tea Room Victoria Street Bourton-on-the-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2BX
Form ground floor WC in studwork
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Sycamore House Lansdowne Bourton-on-the-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2AR
Change of use of the existing property from single residential use (Use Class C3) to sui generis as a short-term holiday let accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Bow House Bow Lane Bourton-on-the-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2DJ
T2 Apple (Dead) - Remove - Specification to include complete removal by sectional dismantling to ground level. T3 Apple - Remove - Specification to include complete removal by sectional dismantling to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - The Cornish Bakery High Street Bourton-on-the-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2AQ
Installation of 2no. sign-written fascia boards and 1no. projecting sign, non-illuminating
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - St Lawrences Church High Street Bourton-on-the-Water Gloucestershire
T25 - Lawson Cypress (St Lawrence Church) -Fell Tree - Tree has lean over gravestone due to growth habit from being suppressed by nearby trees. T111 - Field Maple (Piece hedge allotment) - Crown lift
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Leven House Bow Lane Bourton-on-the-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2DJ
Partial compliance with condition 6 (window / door details) of consent 22/04139/LBC and condition 7 (window / door details) of permission 22/04138/FUL - Demolition and replacement of existing rear ext
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Chestnut Tea Rooms High Street Bourton-on-the-Water Gloucestershire
Two horse chestnut trees on green, to re pollard back to existing pollard points to manage the growth of the trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - Lincroft Stables Clapton Row Bourton-on-the-Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2DW
Erection of single-storey rear extension. Demolition of rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-12-09
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A brief summary of Bourton-on-the-Water in Gloucestershire
Bourton-on-the-Water, a picturesque village in Gloucestershire, is situated in a scenic flat vale within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With a population of 3,296 as of the 2011 census, the village features a designated Conservation Area at its centre, making it a key location for planning applications that respect its historical and environmental significance. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,181 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cotswold district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bourton-on-the-Water a particularly low-crime area.
Bourton-on-the-Water has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bourton-on-the-Water. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bourton-on-the-Water includes 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, Bourton-on-the-Water planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.bourtoninfo.com/. 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 Bourton-on-the-Water
In the last 24 months, 114 planning applications were submitted near Bourton-on-the-Water. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Bourton-on-the-Water.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Bourton-on-the-Water slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bourton-on-the-Water were full planning applications (38), tree works (32), discharge of conditions (16). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
74 planning appeals were lodged, of which 22 were allowed and 49 were dismissed (31% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 94 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 12 applications
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