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Planning in Chalford

Approved
95%
104 of 106 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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About Chalford

Chalford is a large village located in the picturesque Frome Valley of the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, approximately four miles southeast of Stroud. It serves as the namesake for Chalford parish, which encompasses several communities including Chalford Hill, France Lynch, Bussage, and Brownshill, all spread across two square miles of scenic countryside in the Golden Valley. This area presents a unique blend of rural charm and potential development opportunities for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,068 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Stroud district.

The area around Chalford has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chalford 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 Chalford, 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, 120 planning applications were submitted near Chalford. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

The most common types were tree works (39), full planning applications (22), listed building and heritage (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Chalford?
In the last 24 months, 120 planning applications were submitted near Chalford. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Chalford?
The average planning decision time near Chalford is 42 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 Chalford?
The planning approval rate near Chalford is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Chalford?
The most common type of planning application near Chalford is tree works applications, with 39 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Chalford?
You can search and track planning applications near Chalford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.