Great Rissington, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Rissington, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Great Rissington are administered by Cotswold District Council. View the full Cotswold District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Great Rissington
Great Rissington is a charming village located in the picturesque Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 367 residents, making it a small but close-knit community ideal for those exploring planning applications in a rural setting.
Population: 355 (2021)
District: Cotswold
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £434,214 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cotswold
- Parliamentary constituency: North Cotswolds
- LSOA: Cotswold 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Rissington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Rissington.
- 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 Rissington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Great Rissington.
- - The Rissington School Great Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2LP
Fell unsafe tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - 26/01864/DD - The Rissington School Great Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2LP
Fell unsafe tree
Status: Approved | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-16 - 26/01794/FUL - The Old Rectory Rectory Lane Great Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2LL
Proposed works to the courtyard, including modifications to hardstanding and landscaping, installation of a stone trough and benches, partial lowering of the courtyard wall, and a replacement gate wit
Status: Undecided | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-10 - 26/01796/LBC - The Old Rectory Rectory Lane Great Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2LL
Proposed works to the courtyard, including modifications to hardstanding and landscaping, installation of a stone trough and benches, partial lowering of the courtyard wall, and a replacement gate wit
Status: Undecided | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-09 - 26/01771/TCONR - Stepping Stones Rectory Lane Great Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2LL
Crack Willow tree - No 1 on sketch plan. Remove tree due to the tree being unsafe.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-08 - - Stepping Stones Rectory Lane Great Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2LL
Crack Willow tree - No 1 on sketch plan. Remove tree due to the tree being unsafe.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - 26/01572/FUL - Hawthorn House Great Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2LN
Erection of single-story rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-05-20 - - The Old Rectory Rectory Lane Great Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2LL
Removal of existing hard surfaced parking area, realignment of the driveway, provision of a new parking area and garden paths, the formation of a new gated pedestrian access between the Old Rectory ga
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Jacobs Cottage Cotswold Meadows Great Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2FN
silver birch reduction and tidy up 2x Mountain ash- Re-pollard two mountain ash trees back to previous cut points Conifer hedge - Reduce hedge line back
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - The Old Rectory Rectory Lane Great Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2LL
Please refer to the attached arboricultural report Work to be carried out to trees T1, T7, T10 & T13 within the report.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Greens Cottage Great Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2LP
Tree number 15 marked on the plan is a tall fir tree right on the boundary of two other properties and is affecting our boundary walls/fences. Fell tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - The Old Rectory Rectory Lane Great Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2LL
Compliance with condition 6 (Woodland Protection Plan) and condition 7 (lighting scheme) of permission 25/02020/FUL - Demolition of existing barn and erection of replacement agricultural building incl
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Hawks Rise Great Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2LP
Large, failed, ivy-clad tree and reduce overhanging Elder/Ivy foliage back to property boundary
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Street Record Orchard Bank Great Rissington Gloucestershire
T1 - Smithy green oak - Reduce overhang road side by 2 metres and crown raise to clear road, crown raise drive side 2.5 metres to clear bench and signage
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Greens Cottage Great Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2LP
Amend position of internal partitions in utility room, replace hallway and utility room ceilings. Retain and repair section of lath and plaster ceiling in kitchen and replace plasterboard (part retros
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Greens Cottage Great Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2LP
Application of hydrophobic and breathable Aerogel blanket of 5mm in between layers of lime plaster
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Greens Cottage Great Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2LP
Compliance with conditions 4 (stone flooring) and 5 (doors) of consent 25/00495/LBC - Installation of underfloor heating and associated works to include laying of natural stone flooring throughout ent
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - The Old Rectory Rectory Lane Great Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2LL
Compliance with conditions 3 (Doors) and 4 (Details) of permission 25/00548/FUL & consent 25/00549/LBC - Refurbishment of stables outbuildings to form housekeeper accommodation and recreational art an
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - The Old Bakehouse Great Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2LP
T1 - Yew - Raise crown to 5.2m over road to 0.5m inside kerb-line. Reduce crown height and spread by 0.5-1m to contain size T2 - Cherry - Raise crown to 5.2m over road to 0.5m inside kerb-line.remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Greens Cottage Great Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2LP
Removal of sand/cement/gypsum plaster and paint from ground floor walls and replacement with breathable and thermal render and breathable paint (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-10-14
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A brief summary of Great Rissington in Gloucestershire
Great Rissington is a charming village located in the picturesque Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 367 residents, making it a small but close-knit community ideal for those exploring planning applications in a rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 355 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cotswold district.
Property prices in Great Rissington show an average sale price of £434,214, 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 Rissington a particularly low-crime area.
Great Rissington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Great Rissington. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Rissington includes 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.
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Planning Activity in Great Rissington
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Great Rissington. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Rissington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 34 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 Rissington were tree works (11), listed building and heritage (4), discharge of conditions (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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