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Planning in Gloucester

Approved
84%
163 of 180 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Gloucester in the last 24 months, from Gloucester City Council's planning register.

Decided by Gloucester City CouncilCouncil page

Around Gloucester

Postcode districts

GL1 266 applications in the last 12 monthsGL2 346 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Gloucester City Council

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About Gloucester

Gloucester, the county town of Gloucestershire, is a historic cathedral city nestled on the banks of the River Severn. With a population of approximately 132,000, it serves as a vital port connected to the Severn Estuary through the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal. Strategically located near the Cotswolds and the Forest of Dean, Gloucester is just 7 miles from Cheltenham and 19 miles from Monmouth, making it an important hub for planning and development in the South West of England.

Property prices in Gloucester show an average sale price of £276,339, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Gloucester a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gloucester 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Gloucester, 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, 323 planning applications were submitted near Gloucester. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (59), tree works (31), listed building and heritage (22). 12 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

27 planning appeals were lodged, of which 6 were allowed and 19 were dismissed (24% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Gloucester?
In the last 24 months, 323 planning applications were submitted near Gloucester. The approval rate is 84%.
How long do planning decisions take near Gloucester?
The average planning decision time near Gloucester is 58 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 Gloucester?
The planning approval rate near Gloucester is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Gloucester?
The most common type of planning application near Gloucester is discharge of conditions, with 59 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Gloucester?
You can search and track planning applications near Gloucester on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.