Chalford Hill, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chalford Hill, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Chalford Hill are administered by Stroud District Council. View the full Stroud District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Chalford Hill
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 the surrounding villages of Chalford Hill, France Lynch, Bussage, and Brownshill, all set within two square miles of stunning countryside known as the Golden Valley. This region presents a blend of rural charm and community, making it a unique area for those exploring planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £504,123 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stroud
- Parliamentary constituency: North Cotswolds
- LSOA: Stroud 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chalford Hill.
- 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 Chalford Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
418 planning applications found near Chalford Hill.
- S.26/1030/MINAM - 26 Foxes Close Chalford Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 8JZ
Non-material amendment to S.25/0811/HHOLD - Lower the approved front garden wall.
Status: Undecided | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-06-11 - - 26 Foxes Close Chalford Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 8JZ
Non-material amendment to S.25/0811/HHOLD - Lower the approved front garden wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - S.26/0882/HHOLD - Milford House Burcombe Road Chalford Hill Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 8BQ
Erection of a garden room.
Status: Undecided | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-06-08 - S.26/0980/HHOLD - 7 Hawk Close Chalford Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 8FL
Loft conversion with rooflights, and new ground floor window to side elevation.
Status: Undecided | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-06-04 - - 7 Hawk Close Chalford Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 8FL
Loft conversion with rooflights, and new ground floor window to side elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - Aston Down Cowcombe Lane Chalford Gloucestershire
Creation of additional employment accommodation, to include 8 new buildings housing 17 units, and the refurbishment of one existing building to create a further 2 units. Provision of employment floor
Status: Undecided | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 49 Down View Chalford Hill Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 8NB
Erection of a single storey rear and side extension.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Thomas Keble School Eastcombe Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7DY
Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) from S.26/0153/VAR - stationing of an additional storage container, reposition approved storage containers, reposition greenhouse, alterations to the animal c
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Clanwall House Old Neighbourhood Chalford Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 8AA
Demolition of existing sunroom. Erection of two storey rear extension, single storey side extension and porch. Erection of carport/garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Pear Tree Cottage Chalford Hill Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 8EW
Installation of air source heat pump.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Burcombe Cottage Midway Chalford Hill Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 8EL
T1 - Yew, Reduce the height by approx. 2.5m. Reduce the laterals by approx. 1.5m to shape accordingly.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Thomas Keble School Eastcombe Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7DY
Variation of condition 1 (approved plan), 19 (tree survey) and 20 (tree monitoring) from S.25/2141/VAR - removal of a tree located at the entrance to the site and replace with two trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Stable Middle Hill Chalford Hill Stroud Gloucestershire
Erection of a self-build detached dwellinghouse with linked garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Vine House Silver Street Chalford Hill Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 8ES
Trees 8, 9,10 and 11. Cypress - remove. Tree 7. Dessert apple - remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Thomas Keble School Eastcombe Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7DY
Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) from S.23/1526/VAR - erection of additional fencing around the storage containers (retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-11-05
View full details - - St Brides Midway Chalford Hill Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 8EN
Laurel hedge - Reduce by 1/2m in height. Cotoneaster - Crown reduction by 1m. Ash Trees - Trim 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - Brandywell Middle Hill Eastcombe Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 8BD
Repositioning of vehicular access with alterations to boundary wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - Brantwood Brantwood Road Chalford Hill Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 8BS
2 Copper Beech trees (TPO/0166) - Proposed 2-3 metre overall crown reduction (secondary branches only).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Land At Middle Hill Eastcombe Stroud Gloucestershire
Erection of up to five dwellings (Class C3), hard and soft landscaping, and associated works.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - Lynns Cottage Burcombe Road Chalford Hill Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 8BQ
T1 Yew: Reduce the height by approx. 2m in height and reduce the lateral spread by up to approx. 2.5m in places.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-09-25
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A brief summary of Chalford Hill in Gloucestershire
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 the surrounding villages of Chalford Hill, France Lynch, Bussage, and Brownshill, all set within two square miles of stunning countryside known as the Golden Valley. This region presents a blend of rural charm and community, making it a unique area for those exploring planning applications.
Property prices in Chalford Hill show an average sale price of £504,123, 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 Chalford Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Chalford Hill has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: France Lynch, 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 Chalford Hill includes 13 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 Chalford Hill
In the last 24 months, 138 planning applications were submitted near Chalford Hill. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chalford Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chalford Hill were tree works (55), full planning applications (48), discharge of conditions (11). 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, 17 medium-scale applications, 108 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were 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: 101 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 30 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- France Lynch planning applications
- Bussage planning applications
- Chalford planning applications
- Kitlye planning applications
- Eastcombe planning applications
- Brownshill planning applications
- Bournes Green planning applications
- Oakridge Lynch planning applications
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