Cirencester, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cirencester, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · Town
Planning applications in Cirencester are administered by Cotswold District Council. View the full Cotswold District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cirencester
Cirencester, located in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire, is a vibrant market town situated on the banks of the River Churn. As the largest town in the Cotswolds and the eighth largest settlement in the county, it boasts a population of 20,229 as of 2021. Home to the historic Royal Agricultural University, founded in 1840, Cirencester is well-connected, lying 18 miles from both Swindon and Gloucester, and offers a rich landscape for planning applications in a region known for its natural beauty and agricultural significance.
Population: 20,185 (2021)
District: Cotswold
Website: http://www.cirencester.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £540,029 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cotswold
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cotswolds
- LSOA: Cotswold 006E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cirencester.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cirencester.
- 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 Cirencester based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
468 planning applications found near Cirencester.
- - 87 Watermoor Road Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1LD
Compliance with condition 3 (archaeology) of permission 24/01835/FUL Erection of a two storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - 26/02018/COMPLY - 87 Watermoor Road Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1LD
Compliance with condition 3 (archaeology) of permission 24/01835/FUL Erection of a two storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-07-02 - 26/02005/TCONR - 99 Victoria Road Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1EU
Cut back magnolia tree by 20%. It is in my back garden and is not visible from the road. The tree surgeon was suggesting 30% maximum so we settled on 20% to keep current shape but to trim by 20%, the
Status: Undecided | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-07-01 - - 99 Victoria Road Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1EU
Cut back magnolia tree by 20%. It is in my back garden and is not visible from the road. The tree surgeon was suggesting 30% maximum so we settled on 20% to keep current shape but to trim by 20%, the
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - 26/01890/TCONR - 9 Ashcroft Gardens Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1RD
Ornamental Cherry to fell to ground level due to the boundary wall.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-19 - - 9 Ashcroft Gardens Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1RD
Ornamental Cherry to fell to ground level due to the boundary wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - 26/01878/TPO - 30 Beeches Road Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1BW
1. The tree marked TPO Tree (Copper Beech TPO158) is very tall and full. Propose to reduce its crown by 40% to reduce the excessive shading experienced by residents at Purley Court. 2. The tree marked
Status: Undecided | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-18 - - 30 Beeches Road Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1BW
1. The tree marked TPO Tree (Copper Beech TPO158) is very tall and full. Propose to reduce its crown by 40% to reduce the excessive shading experienced by residents at Purley Court. 2. The tree marked
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - The Wheatsheaf 79 Cricklade Street Cirencester Gloucestershire
Compliance of conditions 14 (Landscape scheme) and 16 (External lighting) of permission 24/03529/FUL - Conversion of the public house (sui generis) to 2 three-bedroom dwellings (Use Class C3), demolit
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - 26/01856/COMPLY - The Wheatsheaf 79 Cricklade Street Cirencester Gloucestershire
Compliance of conditions 14 (Landscape scheme) and 16 (External lighting) of permission 24/03529/FUL - Conversion of the public house (sui generis) to 2 three-bedroom dwellings (Use Class C3), demolit
Status: Undecided | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-15 - 26/01828/TCONR - 21 Querns Lane Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1RL
T1 - Cypress tree to be felled as it has become too overpowering and cannot effectively be reduced T2 - Prunus tree that is dead to be felled T3 - Silver Birch tree that is dead to be felled T4 - Holl
Status: Undecided | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-11 - - 21 Querns Lane Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1RL
T1 - Cypress tree to be felled as it has become too overpowering and cannot effectively be reduced T2 - Prunus tree that is dead to be felled T3 - Silver Birch tree that is dead to be felled T4 - Holl
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 26A - 28A Dyer Street Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 2PF
Prior notification for the change of use of an existing building (Use Class E) to a single self-contained residential dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) under the provisions of Class MA of the Town and Coun
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - 26/01740/OPANOT - 26A - 28A Dyer Street Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 2PF
Prior notification for the change of use of an existing building (Use Class E) to a single self-contained residential dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) under the provisions of Class MA of the Town and Coun
Status: Undecided | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-04 - - Rivercourt Beeches Road Cirencester Gloucestershire
Replacement of existing windows, external sliding doors and bay weatherboard cladding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - 26/01685/TCONR - 2C Leaholme House The Avenue Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1EH
Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) - Fell Sycamore Acer (Pseudoplatanus) -Fell Elder Sambucus Nigra - Fell
Status: Undecided | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-01 - - 2C Leaholme House The Avenue Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1EH
Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) - Fell Sycamore Acer (Pseudoplatanus) -Fell Elder Sambucus Nigra - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - Grosvenor Place Tower Street Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1ZP
Oak tree- 2m reduction Sycamore- 2m reduction Cedar - 2m reduction
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - 26/01669/TCONR - Grosvenor Place Tower Street Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1ZP
Oak tree- 2m reduction Sycamore- 2m reduction Cedar - 2m reduction
Status: Undecided | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-05-29 - 26/01651/COMPLY - 18 Watermoor Road Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1JW
Compliance with conditions 3 (metal roof), 4 (sample materials), 5 (sample walling panel), 7 (details - windows, doors etc), 10 (biodiversity enhancements), 11 (external lighting) of permission 25/033
Status: Undecided | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-05-28
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A brief summary of Cirencester in Gloucestershire
Cirencester, located in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire, is a vibrant market town situated on the banks of the River Churn. As the largest town in the Cotswolds and the eighth largest settlement in the county, it boasts a population of 20,229 as of 2021. Home to the historic Royal Agricultural University, founded in 1840, Cirencester is well-connected, lying 18 miles from both Swindon and Gloucester, and offers a rich landscape for planning applications in a region known for its natural beauty and agricultural significance. The Town has a population of approximately 20,185 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cotswold district.
Property prices in Cirencester show an average sale price of £540,029, 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 Cirencester a particularly low-crime area.
Cirencester has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Cirencester Town Centre, Cirencester South, Cirencester Park, Cirencester Gloucester Street and River Walk. 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 Cirencester includes 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cirencester planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.cirencester.gov.uk/. 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 Cirencester
In the last 24 months, 293 planning applications were submitted near Cirencester. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Cirencester.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cirencester were tree works (91), full planning applications (59), discharge of conditions (55). 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, 4 medium-scale applications, 248 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.
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: 207 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 16 applications
- Awaiting decision: 62 applications
Nearby Towns
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