Search Fairford planning applications
17 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Fairford · updated daily · Cotswold District Council
- Flat 2 1 London Street Fairford Gloucestershire GL7 4AHAwaiting decisionReplacement of existing perished four windows with same style and wooden framedReceived 21 Oct 202626/03014/LBC
- Holmdene Mount Pleasant Fairford Gloucestershire GL7 4BAApproved2x Port Orford Cedars (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) - Fell both trees to ground level, including removal or grinding of stumps where practicable, subject to the location of underground services.Received 12 Oct 2026Decided 3 Nov 202626/03141/TCONR
- Hazelwood Cottage The Green Fairford Gloucestershire GL7 4HUApproved1 - Silver Birch - 2.0m overall crown reduction. G1 - Birch and Cherry - clear back from wires by 0.5m. 2 - Hazel - 1.5m overall crown reduction. 3 - Apple - trim ivy. 5 - Beech - reduce crown back to previous pruning points.Received 9 Oct 2026Decided 23 Oct 202626/03124/TCONR
- Croft House The Croft Fairford Gloucestershire GL7 4BDApprovedYew tree (taxus) to rear courtyard yellow on location plan, crown lift of 1.5m to be carried out to provide clearance to walls and outbuildings, also to remove epicormic growth on garden side. Atlas cedar to rear garden, removal of one broken limb in crown. blue on plan. Robinia, dismantle to ground level and re plant a more suitable species. red on plan, this tree has had a major limb failure and the crown is not evenly distributed with all of the weight of the remaining tree now overhanging the garage roof of nearby property waynes cottage leaving cause for concern for future problems of mature failing limbs. Walnut tree (juglans) green on plan, small sapling growing into the wall of the courtyard garden. tree is poorly located and seeking light. removal required before the tree is established and starts to cause a problem to nearby properties and walls.Received 29 Sep 2026Decided 28 Oct 202626/02978/TCONR
- Land At Grid Reference 415682 201136 London Road Fairford Gloucestershire GL7 4ASApprovedNon Material to permission 23/01048/FUL - (Proposed demolition of existing buildings, conversion of existing building to dwelling and four new dwellings (Resubmission of 22/00025/FUL)) to amend car port, site plan and design for unit nos. 02,03,0405Received 29 Sep 2026Decided 22 Oct 202626/02975/NONMAT
Planning in Fairford
- Approved
- 96%
- 109 of 110 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Fairford in the last 24 months, from Cotswold District Council's planning register.
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About Fairford
Fairford is a charming market town situated in the picturesque Cotswold hills of Gloucestershire, England. Nestled along the River Coln, it is conveniently located 6 miles east of Cirencester, 4 miles west of Lechlade, and 9 miles north of Swindon. The town's proximity to RAF Fairford and the Cotswold Water Park makes it an appealing area for potential planning applications, offering a blend of rural beauty and community amenities. The town has a population of approximately 4,249 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cotswold district.
Fairford covers an area of approximately 16.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Fairford show an average sale price of £520,380, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Fairford area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Fairford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Fairford has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fairford 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.
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In the last 24 months, 135 planning applications were submitted near Fairford. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
The most common types were tree works (35), discharge of conditions (31), listed building and heritage (13). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).