Brownshill, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brownshill, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Brownshill
Chalford is a large village located in the picturesque Frome Valley of the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire, England, approximately four miles southeast of Stroud. It encompasses the Chalford parish, which includes the villages of Chalford, Chalford Hill, France Lynch, Bussage, and Brownshill, all situated within a two-square-mile area of stunning countryside known as the Golden Valley. This scenic locale offers a diverse range of planning opportunities amidst its charming rural landscape.
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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: North Cotswolds
- LSOA: Stroud 010D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Brownshill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brownshill.
- 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 Brownshill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Brownshill.
- - TPO/0212 Beechwood House Skaiteshill Chalford Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 8SH
T1 Sycamore Tree - Reduce the lateral limbs by 2m to growth points. T2 Sycamore Tree - Reduce the lateral limbs by 2m to growth points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Land At St Raphaels St Marys Way Brownshill Stroud Gloucestershire
Lawful Development Certificate to demonstrate by virtue of planning reference S.19/1283/REM that the demolition of the bungalow, excavation of the foundations for the new dwelling and the creation of
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Brownshill House Brownshill Road Brownshill Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 8AS
TPO/0365 - 2no Ash trees - Cut to ground level due to Ash die back.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Beechcroft Beech Lane Brownshill Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 8AG
T1 Cornus - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - St Marys Level Crossing London Road Chalford Stroud Gloucestershire
Consultation on masonry repairs to bridge and access steps on a like for like basis.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - St Marys St Marys Way Brownshill Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 8SW
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) and removal of condition 5 (samples) from S.24/2191/HHOLD - alteration to roof materials and solar panel arrangements.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Rockstone Brownshill Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 8AG
Hazel Tree - Removal of main branches & pollard or removal if pollard hollow.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-12-27
View full details - - St Gabriels The Avenue Bussage Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 8AT
Discharge of condition 3 (materials) from S.21/2797/HHOLD (Appeal decision APP/C1625/D/22/3295232).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-07-24
View full details - - Rock Cottage Brownshill Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 8AQ
Laurel tree - Reduce the crown and spread by up to 4m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-06-24
View full details - - Hermit Cottage St Marys Way Brownshill Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 8AJ
T1 - T6. All Ash. Complete Removal.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-04-19
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A brief summary of Brownshill in Gloucestershire
Chalford is a large village located in the picturesque Frome Valley of the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire, England, approximately four miles southeast of Stroud. It encompasses the Chalford parish, which includes the villages of Chalford, Chalford Hill, France Lynch, Bussage, and Brownshill, all situated within a two-square-mile area of stunning countryside known as the Golden Valley. This scenic locale offers a diverse range of planning opportunities amidst its charming rural landscape.
Property prices in Brownshill 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 Brownshill a particularly low-crime area.
Brownshill has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Minchinhampton, Stroud Industrial Heritage, Bussage and Brownshill, Chalford Hill, Eastcombe, St Mary's and Belvedere, Chalford Vale. 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 Brownshill includes 7 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.
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Planning Activity in Brownshill
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Brownshill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Brownshill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Brownshill were tree works (13), full planning applications (7), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 25 smaller schemes were submitted.
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