Highfields, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Highfields, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Highfields 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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £393,665 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stroud
- Parliamentary constituency: Stroud
- LSOA: Stroud 011F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Highfields.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Highfields.
- 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 Highfields based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Highfields.
- - 3 Uley Road Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 4NH
Erection of rear balcony & stairs, new rear door & re render to main house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 4 Third Avenue Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 4NT
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 14 Rosebery Road Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 4PT
Erection of a two storey and single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Land At 25B Uley Road Dursley Gloucestershire
Construction of a 4 bedroom detached dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 25B Uley Road Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 4NJ
Demolition of existing detached bungalow and construction of 2 self build houses.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 29 Uley Road Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 5AD
Erection of two storey rear extension and first floor rear/side extension.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 25B Uley Road Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 4NJ
Demolition of existing detached bungalow and construction of a detached house
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - 25B Uley Road Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 4NJ
Construction of 2 No. self-build detached houses
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - 6 Wordsworth Road Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 4QL
Erection of a rear dormer extension and relocation of flue.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-08-05
View full details - - 25B Uley Road Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 4NJ
Demolition of existing bungalow. Erection of 4 no. dwellings with associated works. Resubmission S.23/0494/FUL.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - 67 School Road Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 4NY
Erection of single storey rear extension and front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-05-25
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A brief summary of Highfields in Gloucestershire
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Highfields a particularly low-crime area.
Highfields has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Woodmancote, Dursley. 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 Highfields includes 12 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Highfields
In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Highfields. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 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 Highfields.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Highfields were full planning applications (17), listed building and heritage (6), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 12 medium-scale applications, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 16 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 26 applications
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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.