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Planning in Highfields

Approved
71%
44 of 55 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Highfields in the last 24 months, from Stroud District Council's planning register.

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About Highfields

Highfields is a settlement located in Gloucestershire, England.

Property prices in Highfields show an average sale price of £393,665, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Highfields area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Highfields a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Highfields has 13 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Highfields 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Highfields, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 69 planning applications were submitted near Highfields. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (24), tree works (10), listed building and heritage (8). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Highfields?
In the last 24 months, 69 planning applications were submitted near Highfields. The approval rate is 71%.
How long do planning decisions take near Highfields?
The average planning decision time near Highfields is 61 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 Highfields?
The planning approval rate near Highfields is 71%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Highfields?
The most common type of planning application near Highfields is full planning applications, with 24 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Highfields?
You can search and track planning applications near Highfields on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.