Holywell, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holywell, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Holywell 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: £207,575 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stroud
- Parliamentary constituency: Stroud
- LSOA: Stroud 015D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Holywell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holywell.
- 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 Holywell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Holywell.
- S.26/0820/VAR - 11 Holywell Road Wotton-Under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7NJ
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) from S.25/0799/HHOLD - Alteration to the width of the rear dormer and alteration to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-05-19 - - 1 Oatground Synwell Wotton-Under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7HX
Erection of an open fronted single storey sheltered cover.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 6 Potters Pond Wotton-Under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7HF
Replacement rear extension, new fenestration to proposed ground floor utility/gym and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - 11 Valley Road Wotton-Under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7NP
Pollard the Willow tree to 7m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 11 Holywell Road Wotton-Under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7NJ
Loft conversion with dormer extensions and dormer windows. Erection of a porch, alterations to fenestration, removal of chimney and new flue.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - St Marys Church Culverhay Wotton-Under-Edge Gloucestershire
Beech - T20 Install dynamic cobra style brace at 2/3 clear stem height above included union. Prune away from roof to leave 1m clearance.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - 7 Coombe Road Wotton-Under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7LU
Replacement of 14 windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - 7 Coombe Road Wotton-Under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7LU
Installation of 5 replacement windows. (Retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - 3 Church Walk Wotton-Under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7NT
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-07-07
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A brief summary of Holywell in Gloucestershire
Holywell is a settlement located in Gloucestershire, England.
Property prices in Holywell show an average sale price of £207,575, 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 Holywell a particularly low-crime area.
Holywell has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wotton-under-Edge. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Holywell includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Coombe Hill - 1007150 SSSI, Wotton Hill SSSI; 9 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, Holywell 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 Holywell
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Holywell. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Holywell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Holywell were tree works (9), full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 24 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.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.