Cambridge, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cambridge, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Cambridge are administered by Cheltenham Borough Council. View the full Cheltenham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cambridge
Cambridge is a hamlet located in the Stroud district of Gloucestershire, England, positioned along the A38 road that connects Bristol and Gloucester. Situated approximately 3 miles from Dursley and 11 miles from Gloucester, this quaint locale may offer potential opportunities for planning applications in a rural setting.
District: Slimbridge
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £496,489 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stroud
- Parliamentary constituency: Stroud
- LSOA: Stroud 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cambridge.
- 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 Cambridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Cambridge.
- S.26/0805/FUL - Slimbridge Village Hall St Johns Road Slimbridge Gloucestershire GL2 7DF
Erection of a solar and wind powered lamp post
Status: Undecided | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-05-22 - - TPO/0449 Sweet Charity St Johns Road Slimbridge Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 7BJ
T1 Large mature beech tree - Crown reduction to a height of 26 metres and spread 11 metres. T2 Large mature Liquid Amber tree - Crown reduction to a height of 20 metres and spread of 8 metres.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Site Of Property Formerly Known As El Fir Dan Dursley Road Cambridge Gloucestershire
Erection of detached bungalow and garage/workshop.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-09-29
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A brief summary of Cambridge in Gloucestershire
Cambridge is a hamlet located in the Stroud district of Gloucestershire, England, positioned along the A38 road that connects Bristol and Gloucester. Situated approximately 3 miles from Dursley and 11 miles from Gloucester, this quaint locale may offer potential opportunities for planning applications in a rural setting. It sits within the Slimbridge district.
Property prices in Cambridge show an average sale price of £496,489, 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 Cambridge a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cambridge 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 Cambridge
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Cambridge. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 96 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 Cambridge.
With an average of 96 days, decisions near Cambridge take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Cambridge were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 57% 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, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.