Haresfield, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Haresfield, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Haresfield are administered by Stroud District Council. View the full Stroud District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Haresfield
Haresfield is a quaint village located near Gloucester in Gloucestershire, England, approximately one mile from Junction 12 of the M5 motorway. Nestled between the villages of Brookthorpe, Harescombe, and Hardwicke, Haresfield had a population of 378 according to the 2011 census, making it a small but vibrant community ideal for those interested in local planning applications.
Population: 387 (2021)
District: Stroud
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £365,508 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stroud
- Parliamentary constituency: Stroud
- LSOA: Stroud 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Haresfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Haresfield.
- 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 Haresfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Haresfield.
- S.26/0734/HHOLD - Haresfield House Haresfield Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3EQ
Conversion of an existing garage with extension to create Disabled Living Accommodation
Status: Undecided | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-05-26 - - 1 Diamond Villas Haresfield Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3DZ
Erection of outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - The Dairy House The Round House Haresfield Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3EQ
Change of use of three agricultural buildings to 7 dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-01-21
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A brief summary of Haresfield in Gloucestershire
Haresfield is a quaint village located near Gloucester in Gloucestershire, England, approximately one mile from Junction 12 of the M5 motorway. Nestled between the villages of Brookthorpe, Harescombe, and Hardwicke, Haresfield had a population of 378 according to the 2011 census, making it a small but vibrant community ideal for those interested in local planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 387 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Stroud district.
Property prices in Haresfield show an average sale price of £365,508, 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 Haresfield a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Haresfield includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Haresfield Beacon SSSI; 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, Haresfield 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 Haresfield
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Haresfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Haresfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Haresfield were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Colethrop planning applications
- Little Haresfield planning applications
- Harescombe planning applications
- Arlebrook planning applications
- Standish planning applications
- Hardeicke planning applications
- Four Mile Elm planning applications
- Brookthorpe planning applications
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.