How long do planning decisions take near Gretton?

The average planning decision time near Gretton is 29 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 Gretton?

The planning approval rate near Gretton is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Gretton?

The most common type of planning application near Gretton is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Gretton?

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Gretton, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gretton, Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Gretton are administered by Tewkesbury Borough Council. View the full Tewkesbury Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Gretton

Gretton is a quaint village nestled at the base of the western Cotswolds, approximately 9 miles north of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. With a population of 475 as of mid-2016, this small community offers a unique blend of rural charm and local heritage, making it an interesting area for planning applications and development considerations.

Population: 528 (2021)

District: Tewkesbury

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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 004A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Gretton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gretton.

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 Gretton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

12 planning applications found near Gretton.

- 3 Apple Orchard Close Gretton Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5DA
Crown reduction on Holm Oak up to 2m radial. Prune to previous pruning point. Objective - maintain tree growth, and reduce casting shade on neighbouring properties.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tewkesbury | Date: 2026-04-13
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- Land To The Rear Of Gretton Bungalow Farm Gretton Road Gretton Cheltenham Gloucestershire
Application for approval of details subject to conditions 3 (samples), 5 (floor slab levels), 7 (lighting strategy), 8 (ecological enhancement features), 9 (CEMP), 10 (boundary treatment), 12 (tree/he
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tewkesbury | Date: 2024-05-22
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- Torsmead Gretton Road Gretton Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5EU
T7 Holly tree located very close to boundary line between Torsmead and Kingsmead - Fell to combat subsidence damage to Torsmead.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tewkesbury | Date: 2024-05-17
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- Lynch Lane Farm Greenway Lane Gretton Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5ER
Re-rendering of existing annexe, alterations to the fenestration and proposed roof lights to the south-east elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Tewkesbury | Date: 2024-05-10
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- Orchard Lodge Gretton Road Gretton Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5EY
T1 Small Apple (on drive) Prune by 0.5m. T4 Large Apple with Mistletoe (rear garden) Pollard T5 Elder with Hawthorn Remove Hawthorn limb and reduce the Elder hard.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tewkesbury | Date: 2024-03-22
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- 10 Working Lane Gretton Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5YU
T1: Fell alder tree in rear garden due to rot at the crown and rust coloured liquid seeping from trunk within 1 metre of the ground; also dropping small branchesT2: Fell rowan tree in rear garden as p
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tewkesbury | Date: 2023-12-22
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- Gretton Farm Gretton Road Gretton Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5HB
Permission in principle for between 1 and 6 new dwellings.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Tewkesbury | Date: 2021-10-06
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- 10 Stanley Cottages Gretton Road Gretton Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5HA
Non material amendment for planning application 20/00687/FUL to change render to vertical cedar boarding
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Tewkesbury | Date: 2020-12-14
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- 1 Church Row Gretton Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5HG
Replace first floor balcony with bedroom extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tewkesbury | Date: 2016-11-15
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- Gretton Farm Bungalow Gretton Road Gretton Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5HB
Change of Use of part of agricultural holding to equine comprising change of use and extensions to agricultural building to provide stabling, change of use of existing agricultural storage building to
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tewkesbury | Date: 2016-05-12
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- 8 Stanley Cottages Gretton Road Gretton GL54 5HA
Proposed two storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tewkesbury | Date: 2013-09-30
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- Stanley Barn Farm Stanley Pontlarge Winchcombe GL54 5HD
Proposed steel framed agricultural barn.
Status: Unresolved | Type: Other | Council: Tewkesbury | Date: 2010-12-03
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A brief summary of Gretton in Gloucestershire

Property prices in Gretton 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 Gretton a particularly low-crime area.

Gretton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Gretton. 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 Gretton 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 Gretton

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Gretton. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 29 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Gretton.

The average decision time of 29 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Gretton were outline applications (1), tree works (1).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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