Cranham, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cranham, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Cranham are administered by Stroud District Council. View the full Stroud District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cranham
Cranham is a picturesque village located in Gloucestershire, within the Stroud district, approximately a mile east of the A46 highway connecting Stroud and Cheltenham. The area is also home to the Cotswold Way long-distance footpath, making it an attractive location for those interested in outdoor activities and potential planning applications related to rural development and tourism.
Population: 501 (2021)
District: Stroud
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £282,340 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Gloucester
- Parliamentary constituency: Gloucester
- LSOA: Gloucester 011F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cranham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cranham.
- 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 Cranham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Cranham.
- - Cranham Cricket Club Cranham Gloucestershire GL4 8JA
Removal of existing paved access, steps, and timber storage shed. Erection of extended timber viewing deck with balustrade and access steps.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - TPO 546 Juniper Cottage Cranham Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8HP
Walnut Tree - Reprune, reduction and shaping. Maximum of 3 metre reduced.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - May House Cranham Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8HR
Erection of a replacement outbuilding and decking.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - Knowle Cottage Cranham Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8JA
Erection of a barn.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-07-14
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A brief summary of Cranham in Gloucestershire
Cranham is a picturesque village located in Gloucestershire, within the Stroud district, approximately a mile east of the A46 highway connecting Stroud and Cheltenham. The area is also home to the Cotswold Way long-distance footpath, making it an attractive location for those interested in outdoor activities and potential planning applications related to rural development and tourism. The settlement has a population of approximately 501 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Stroud district.
Property prices in Cranham show an average sale price of £282,340, 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 Cranham a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Cranham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds; 6 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Cotswold Beechwoods. 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, Cranham 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 Cranham
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Cranham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 25 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cranham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 25 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cranham were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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