Harescombe, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Harescombe, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Harescombe
Harescombe is a quaint village located in Gloucestershire, England, approximately 5 miles south of Gloucester. Nestled at the base of the picturesque Cotswold range, including Haresfield Beacon and Broadbarrow Green, the village offers a unique setting for potential development and planning applications in a scenic rural environment.
Population: 211 (2021)
District: Stroud
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Area Information
- Admin district: Gloucester
- Parliamentary constituency: Gloucester
- LSOA: Gloucester 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Harescombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Harescombe.
- 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 Harescombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Harescombe.
- - Greensleeves Harescombe Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 0XD
Erection of garden cabin.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - Church Farm Harescombe Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 0XD
Erection of a summer house (Retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Harescombe in Gloucestershire
Harescombe is a quaint village located in Gloucestershire, England, approximately 5 miles south of Gloucester. Nestled at the base of the picturesque Cotswold range, including Haresfield Beacon and Broadbarrow Green, the village offers a unique setting for potential development and planning applications in a scenic rural environment. The settlement has a population of approximately 211 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Stroud district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Harescombe a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Harescombe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Edge Common SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Harescombe 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 Harescombe
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Harescombe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Harescombe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Harescombe were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.