Kingscote, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kingscote, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Kingscote
Kingscote is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England, positioned on the uplands near the southwestern edge of the Cotswold hills. Approximately two miles east of Uley, five miles east of Dursley, and four miles west of Tetbury, Kingscote is surrounded by an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an attractive location for development. The village is close to the hamlet of Newington Bagpath to the west and extends towards the quaint village of Owlpen.
Population: 306 (2021)
District: Cotswold
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cotswold
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cotswolds
- LSOA: Cotswold 011H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kingscote.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kingscote.
- 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 Kingscote based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Kingscote.
- - Kenelm House Kingscote Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8XY
Two yew trees marked 1 and 2 in the rear garden of Kenelm House require pruning as they have grown and overshadow the lawn and the drive
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - The Old Coach House 2 The Park Kingscote Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8XY
Back Garden: Tree 1 Sycamore - remove existing dead branches, reduce canopy height, and remove 2 branches. Tree 2 Beech - Remove as squirrel damage extensive and sited on drive. Tree 3 Willow - pollar
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-01-21
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A brief summary of Kingscote in Gloucestershire
Kingscote is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England, positioned on the uplands near the southwestern edge of the Cotswold hills. Approximately two miles east of Uley, five miles east of Dursley, and four miles west of Tetbury, Kingscote is surrounded by an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an attractive location for development. The village is close to the hamlet of Newington Bagpath to the west and extends towards the quaint village of Owlpen. The settlement has a population of approximately 306 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cotswold district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kingscote a particularly low-crime area.
Kingscote has one conservation area within its boundaries: Kingscote. 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 Kingscote includes 8 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, Kingscote 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 Kingscote
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Kingscote. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Kingscote may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Kingscote were tree works (2), other applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Newington Bagpath planning applications
- Bagpath planning applications
- Lasborough planning applications
- Owlpen planning applications
- Bencombe planning applications
- Tickmorend planning applications
- Horsley planning applications
- Wallow Green planning applications
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.