Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · Town
Planning applications in Cheltenham are administered by Cheltenham Borough Council. View the full Cheltenham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cheltenham
Cheltenham, located in Gloucestershire near the Cotswolds, is a historic spa town renowned for its mineral springs discovered in 1716. Recognized as the most complete Regency town in Britain, Cheltenham offers a unique blend of architectural heritage and modern amenities, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities. The town is situated directly northeast of Gloucester, enhancing its accessibility and appeal.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £366,775 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cheltenham
- Parliamentary constituency: Cheltenham
- LSOA: Cheltenham 009G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cheltenham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cheltenham.
- 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 Cheltenham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
95 planning applications found near Cheltenham.
- - 14 Cambray Place Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 1JS
Conversion of 14 Cambray Place from 7 flats to a single dwelling, including internal and external alterations.
Type: Heritage | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 14 Cambray Place Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 1JS
Conversion of 14 Cambray Place from 7 flats to a single dwelling, including internal and external alterations
Type: Full | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - 26/00889/AMEND - Kingston Overton Park Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire
Non-material amendment to planning permission ref. 25/00947/FUL for changes in external facing materials to some elevations.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-06-02 - - Kingston Overton Park Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire
Non-material amendment to planning permission ref. 25/00947/FUL for changes in external facing materials to some elevations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - 26/00872/ADV - Montpellier Mini Market 101 Montpellier Street Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 1RS
Proposed fascia sign and projecting sign
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-30 - 26/00872/LBC - Montpellier Mini Market 101 Montpellier Street Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 1RS
Proposed fascia sign and projecting sign
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-30 - - 75 St Georges Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3DU
T.1 - Pear in rear garden - reduce crown height by 3m and lateral spread by 2m and shape to leave an overall balanced crown. T.2 - greengage in rear garden - dead - remove to ground level. Replacement
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - 26/00849/CACN - 75 St Georges Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3DU
T.1 - Pear in rear garden - reduce crown height by 3m and lateral spread by 2m and shape to leave an overall balanced crown. T.2 - greengage in rear garden - dead - remove to ground level. Replacement
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-26 - 26/00837/DISCON - 29 Imperial Square Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 1QZ
Discharge of condition 3a. (Architrave(s), 3b. (Balcony slab cleaning), 3f. (Door(s), 3h. (Fireplace(s) and 3i. (Skirting) of Listed Building Consent 23/01750/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-23 - 26/00823/CACN - Garden Flat The Uplands Malvern Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2JH
Front of property:-lime tree at the entrance to reduce all over by 3 meters for better shape and form, rear garden:-poplar tree - reduce all over by 3-4 meters.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-22 - 26/00818/CACN - 29 Great Western Terrace Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3QX
T1 Silver Birch - crown reduction works , specification to include a sympathetic height reduction of 2m and spread by 1.5m, cutting back to strong suitable secondary growth, shape and balance, new sha
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-20 - - 29 Great Western Terrace Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3QX
T1 Silver Birch - crown reduction works , specification to include a sympathetic height reduction of 2m and spread by 1.5m, cutting back to strong suitable secondary growth, shape and balance, new sha
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - Garden Flat The Uplands Malvern Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2JH
Front of property:-lime tree at the entrance to reduce all over by 3 meters for better shape and form, rear garden:-poplar tree - reduce all over by 3-4 meters.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - Cheltenham Ladies College Bayshill Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3EP
Cherry in the courtyard (///bright.search.lobby). Reduce back from the building to give approximately 1.8m clearance to enable the erection of scaffolding. To compensate for the reduction, End Weight
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - 26/00803/CACN - Cheltenham Ladies College Bayshill Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3EP
Cherry in the courtyard (///bright.search.lobby). Reduce back from the building to give approximately 1.8m clearance to enable the erection of scaffolding. To compensate for the reduction, End Weight
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-18 - 26/00765/DISCON - Cheltenham Ladies College Bayshill Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3EP
Discharge of condition 3.(external facing stonework) of Listed Building Consent 26/00376/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-12 - - Cheltenham Ladies College Bayshill Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3EP
Discharge of condition 3.(external facing stonework) of Listed Building Consent 26/00376/LBC.
Type: Conditions | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Car Park North Place Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 4DW
Discharge of condition 23 (Boundary details) of planning permission 24/00236/FUL.
Type: Conditions | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Car Park North Place Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 4DW
Discharge of condition 26 (Townhouse bin and bike storage details) of planning permission 24/00236/FUL.
Type: Conditions | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Car Park North Place Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 4DW
Discharge of condition 17 (Parking Management Plan) of planning permission 24/00236/FUL
Type: Conditions | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-01
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A brief summary of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire
Cheltenham, located in Gloucestershire near the Cotswolds, is a historic spa town renowned for its mineral springs discovered in 1716. Recognized as the most complete Regency town in Britain, Cheltenham offers a unique blend of architectural heritage and modern amenities, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities. The town is situated directly northeast of Gloucester, enhancing its accessibility and appeal.
Property prices in Cheltenham show an average sale price of £366,775, 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 Cheltenham a particularly low-crime area.
Cheltenham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Central. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham
In the last 24 months, 244 planning applications were submitted near Cheltenham. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Cheltenham.
The average decision time of 32 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cheltenham were listed building and heritage (126), discharge of conditions (41), full planning applications (12). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 123 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 108 applications
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