Great Barrington, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Barrington, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Great Barrington are administered by Cheltenham Borough Council. View the full Cheltenham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Great Barrington
Great Barrington is a picturesque village located in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England, now part of the parish of Barrington. Nestled on the north bank of the River Windrush, it is situated just 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Burford, Oxfordshire. Historically, the village had a population of 330 in 1931, making it a quaint and community-focused area, ideal for those exploring planning applications in a rural setting.
District: Barrington
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £331,553 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Witney
- LSOA: West Oxfordshire 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Barrington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Barrington.
- 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 Great Barrington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Great Barrington.
- 26/01981/TCONR - Great Barrington Mill Minnow Lane Little Barrington Burford Gloucestershire OX18 4UT
Six Willows of varying age and size requiring pollarding or re-pollarding. These are numbered T1 to T6 on the plans and photographs. T1 is a mature willow that has grown close to power lines. It requi
Status: Undecided | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-29 - - Fox Inn Great Barrington Burford Gloucestershire OX18 4TB
Installation of two pipe access restriction features (Witches Hats) on the pipe crossing
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2020-06-02
View full details - - Great Barrington Mill Back Road Great Barrington BURFORD Gloucestershire OX18 4UT
Proposed diversion of Public Footpath KBA 9 at Great Barrington Mill
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2013-09-02
View full details - - Fox Inn Great Barrington BURFORD Gloucestershire OX18 4TB
Alterations to first floor to create letting rooms. Remove existing stud partitions, install new stud partitions and shower rooms, introduce new window opening to gable, and replacement of metal casem
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2009-08-19
View full details - - Fox Inn Great Barrington BURFORD Gloucestershire OX18 4TB
Conversion of staff accommodation to letting rooms and creation of new gable window to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2009-08-19
View full details - - The Fox Inn Great Barrington BURFORD Gloucestershire OX18 4TB
Creation of a covered smoking area, and conversion of an outbuilding to ancillary residential accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2009-03-27
View full details - - The Fox Inn Great Barrington BURFORD Gloucestershire OX18 4TB
Creation of a covered smoking area, and conversion of an outbuilding to ancillary residential accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2009-03-27
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A brief summary of Great Barrington in Gloucestershire
Great Barrington is a picturesque village located in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England, now part of the parish of Barrington. Nestled on the north bank of the River Windrush, it is situated just 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Burford, Oxfordshire. Historically, the village had a population of 330 in 1931, making it a quaint and community-focused area, ideal for those exploring planning applications in a rural setting. It sits within the Barrington district.
Property prices in Great Barrington show an average sale price of £331,553, 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 Great Barrington a particularly low-crime area.
Great Barrington has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Great Barrington, Little Barrington, Windrush. 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 Great Barrington includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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, Great Barrington 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 Great Barrington
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Great Barrington. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Great Barrington.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Great Barrington were tree works (10), listed building and heritage (4), discharge of conditions (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (29% success rate).
Nearby Towns
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