How long do planning decisions take near Cam?

The average planning decision time near Cam is 68 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 Cam?

The planning approval rate near Cam is 71%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Cam?

The most common type of planning application near Cam is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cam?

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Cam, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cam, Gloucestershire.

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About Cam

Cam is a large village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, England, located on the edge of the picturesque Cotswolds, adjacent to Dursley. Its proximity to major towns like Bristol and Gloucester, along with the nearby Cotswold Way, makes it an appealing area for planning applications, particularly for developments that seek to capitalize on its scenic landscape and community connectivity.

Population: 8,495 (2021)

District: Stroud

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £349,433 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Stroud
Parliamentary constituency: Stroud
LSOA: Stroud 014C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cam.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cam.

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 Cam based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Cam.

- 4 Parkland Road Cam Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 5RR
Conversion of integral garage and internal re-modelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-02-19
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- 27 Tilnor Crescent Norman Hill Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 5RZ
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension and dormer extensions. Erection of an outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-01-30
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- 27 Tilnor Crescent Norman Hill Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 5RZ
Erection of a rear and side two storey extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-10-01
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- 20 Tilsdown Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 5QL
Erection of a detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-06-25
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- 3 Valley View Cam Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 5RB
Erection of a two storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-05-12
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- 7 Broadmere Cam Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 6PW
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-02-03
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- 9 Broadmere Cam Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 6PW
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-02-03
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- 22 Woodfield Road Cam Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 6HE
Increase the maximum number of child spaces from 38 to 48. Replacement of garage door with a new window and walling. Repositioning of extraction flue and erection of a timber store for external boiler
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-11-08
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- Development Site At Tilsdown Tilsdown Dursley Gloucestershire
Discharge of condition 10 (materials) from S.23/1591/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-04-25
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A brief summary of Cam in Gloucestershire

Property prices in Cam show an average sale price of £349,433, 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 Cam a particularly low-crime area.

Cam has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stinchcombe, Dursley. 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 Cam includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stinchcombe Hill SSSI; 5 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 Cam

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Cam. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Cam.

At 68 days on average, decisions near Cam slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Cam were full planning applications (13), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 15 applications
Refused: 4 applications
Withdrawn: 2 applications
Awaiting decision: 3 applications

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