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Planning in Bread Street

Approved
83%
50 of 56 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bread Street in the last 24 months, from Stroud District Council's planning register.

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Around Bread Street

Postcode districts

GL6 533 applications in the last 12 monthsGL5 380 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Stroud District Council

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About Bread Street

Bread Street, located in Gloucestershire, is a historic ward named after its principal street, which served as the city's bread market in medieval times. First recorded as Bredstrate in 1302, it gained prominence when Edward I mandated that bakers could only sell bread from this location. Today, Bread Street spans just under 500 feet in length and marks the eastern boundary of the ward following boundary changes in 2003, making it a notable area for planning applications and urban development.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bread Street area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Bread Street has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bread Street 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 Bread Street, 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, 66 planning applications were submitted near Bread Street. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bread Street?
In the last 24 months, 66 planning applications were submitted near Bread Street. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bread Street?
The average planning decision time near Bread Street is 55 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 Bread Street?
The planning approval rate near Bread Street is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bread Street?
The most common type of planning application near Bread Street is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bread Street?
You can search and track planning applications near Bread Street on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.