Hempsted, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hempsted, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Hempsted
Hempsted is a suburban village located on the outskirts of Gloucester in Gloucestershire, England. Once an independent parish, it was merged into the city of Gloucester in 1966. As of the 2021 ONS census, Hempsted has an estimated population of 2,715, making it a small yet significant area for planning applications and developments within the city’s expanding boundaries.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £282,340 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tewkesbury
- Parliamentary constituency: Tewkesbury
- LSOA: Tewkesbury 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hempsted.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hempsted.
- 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 Hempsted based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Hempsted.
- - Land At Hill Farm Hempsted Lane Gloucester
Discharge of Conditions 19 (Travel Plan), 29 (Home Owners Pack - Cotswold Beechwoods SAC) and 39 (Lighting Plans in the interests of character and appearance and biodiversity) of permission ref. 20/00
Type: Conditions | Council: Gloucester | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 63 The Forge Gloucester GL2 5GH
T1 Ash This tree has the early signs of ash dieback. Reduction by 3-4m to encourage new growth. The tree has had a few limbs fail in the past so this will help to prevent any further failures.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Gloucester | Date: 2023-11-15
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A brief summary of Hempsted in Gloucestershire
Hempsted is a suburban village located on the outskirts of Gloucester in Gloucestershire, England. Once an independent parish, it was merged into the city of Gloucester in 1966. As of the 2021 ONS census, Hempsted has an estimated population of 2,715, making it a small yet significant area for planning applications and developments within the city’s expanding boundaries.
Property prices in Hempsted show an average sale price of £282,340, 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 Hempsted a particularly low-crime area.
Hempsted has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: The Docks, Hempsted. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hempsted 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 Hempsted
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Hempsted. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 23 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 Hempsted.
The average decision time of 23 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hempsted were discharge of conditions (1), telecoms (1).
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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