How long do planning decisions take near Harleywood?

The average planning decision time near Harleywood is 63 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 Harleywood?

The planning approval rate near Harleywood is 79%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Harleywood?

The most common type of planning application near Harleywood is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Harleywood?

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Harleywood, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Harleywood, Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Harleywood are administered by Stroud District Council. View the full Stroud District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Stroud
Parliamentary constituency: Stroud
LSOA: Stroud 013A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Harleywood.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Harleywood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Harleywood.

- Willow Cottage Tetbury Lane Nailsworth Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 0QP
Erection of a replacement single storey extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-03-09
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- Pike Cottage Horsley Road Nailsworth Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 0JY
Installation of a ground mounted array of 12 photovoltaic panels.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-02-16
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- The Old Vicarage Rockness Hill Nailsworth Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 0PJ
Change of use of existing studio outbuilding to holiday let.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-11-17
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- Charnwood Rockness Hill Nailsworth Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 0PJ
Replacement of existing garage with a pottery studio.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-06-23
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- Harley Wood House Bath Road Nailsworth Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 0QJ
Erection of a replacement garage and storage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-12-23
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- Harley Wood House Bath Road Nailsworth Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 0QJ
Non-material amendment to S.24/0919/HHOLD - alterations to design of garage to provide stone gable ends with parapet walls.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-11-15
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- Prencott Harley Wood Nailsworth Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 0LD
Demolition of single storey extension and erection of a replacement two storey extension. Installation of roof lights and landscaping works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-05-10
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- Tudor Cottage Harley Wood Nailsworth Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 0LD
Erection of single storey side extension and renovation works to existing dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-03-08
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A brief summary of Harleywood in Gloucestershire

Harleywood is a settlement located in Gloucestershire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Harleywood a particularly low-crime area.

Harleywood has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stroud Industrial Heritage, Nailsworth, Dunkirk and Watledge. 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 Harleywood includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Kingscote and Horsley Woods SSSI, Minchinhampton Common SSSI; 6 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.

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Planning Activity in Harleywood

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Harleywood. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Harleywood.

At 63 days on average, decisions near Harleywood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Harleywood were full planning applications (12), tree works (3), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was 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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