Bowbridge, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bowbridge, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Bowbridge
Bowbridge is a village located on the outskirts of Stroud in Gloucestershire, England. Its proximity to Stroud makes it a potential area for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility to urban amenities.
District: Stroud
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £373,334 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stroud
- Parliamentary constituency: Stroud
- LSOA: Stroud 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bowbridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bowbridge.
- 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 Bowbridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Bowbridge.
- - Land Adjacent To Devonian Butterrow Hill Bowbridge Stroud Gloucestershire
T1. Willow tree - Reduce back to pollard points by 3m away from house.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 191 Horns Road Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 1EG
Erection of a replacement single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Stroud Maternity Hospital Field Road Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 2JB
Extension to existing car park, including re-organisation of current parking & widening of existing single track access to provide a passing bay & external lighting to car park extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Annfield London Road Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 2AT
Erection of a replacement garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Southfield Park Road Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 2JQ
Consultation on planning application 26/0010/STCERT - Lawful Development Certificate sought for existing use, as a children's home (use class C2).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Southfield Park Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 2JQ
Lawful Development Certificate sought for existing use, as a children's home (use class C2).
Council: Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - The Castle Castle Street Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 2HR
T1 - Lime. Reduce by 6 metres. Remove lower epicormic growth. Remove deadwood.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 8 Castle Street Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 2HP
Repairs and replacement to the sash windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - Southfield Park Road Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 2JQ
Lawful Development Certificate to confirm use class C2 - ensuring the proposal for the building to be used as a children's home is lawful and does not require full planning permission.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Hemlock Well House Castle Street Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 2HP
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Samples of External Surfaces Materials) & 4 (Timber Cladding Samples) from permitted application S.24/1880/HHOLD.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - The Old Mill Bowbridge Lock Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 2JZ
Crack Willows (Salix Fragilis) Installation of root barrier between Tree A and the brick culvert.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - 76 Horns Road Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 1EG
Erection of a replacement canopy structure to front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-10-13
View full details - - Rockside Cottage Rodborough Lane Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 2LL
Extension to decking and erection of pergola.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-08-17
View full details - - Corbett House Castle Street Stroud Gloucestershire GL5 2HP
T1 - Yew. Reduce lowest lateral branch by 4 metres to reduce weight T2 - Yew. Crown reduction by 4 metres and remove overhanging branches T3 - Yew. Crown reduction by 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-08-08
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A brief summary of Bowbridge in Gloucestershire
Bowbridge is a village located on the outskirts of Stroud in Gloucestershire, England. Its proximity to Stroud makes it a potential area for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility to urban amenities. It sits within the Stroud district.
Property prices in Bowbridge show an average sale price of £373,334, 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 Bowbridge a particularly low-crime area.
Bowbridge has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stroud Top of Town, Stroud Industrial Heritage, Lodgemore and Fromehall, Stroud Town Centre, Stroud Station, Stratford Park. 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 Bowbridge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Rodborough Common SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds; 8 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Rodborough Common. 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, Bowbridge 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 Bowbridge
In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near Bowbridge. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Bowbridge maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bowbridge were full planning applications (28), tree works (16), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 9 medium-scale applications, 60 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 39 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 25 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.