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Planning in Dursley

Approved
74%
46 of 56 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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About Dursley

Dursley is a market town and civil parish located in the Stroud District of Gloucestershire, England, situated between Bristol and Gloucester. Nestled at the foot of Stinchcombe Hill and approximately 4 miles southeast of the River Severn, Dursley has a population of 7,463 as of the 2021 Census and is adjacent to the village of Cam. This vibrant town offers a range of planning opportunities and considerations for developers and residents alike. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,489 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Stroud district.

Property prices in Dursley show an average sale price of £325,685, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Dursley has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dursley 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.dursleytowncouncil.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Dursley, 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, 70 planning applications were submitted near Dursley. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (28), listed building and heritage (9), tree works (7). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Dursley?
In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near Dursley. The approval rate is 74%.
How long do planning decisions take near Dursley?
The average planning decision time near Dursley is 69 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 Dursley?
The planning approval rate near Dursley is 74%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Dursley?
The most common type of planning application near Dursley is full planning applications, with 28 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Dursley?
You can search and track planning applications near Dursley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.