How long do planning decisions take near Leighterton?

The average planning decision time near Leighterton is 2 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 Leighterton?

The planning approval rate near Leighterton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Leighterton?

The most common type of planning application near Leighterton is tree works applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Leighterton?

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Leighterton, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Leighterton, Gloucestershire.

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About Leighterton

Leighterton is a picturesque village in rural Gloucestershire, located just off the A46 and within the civil parish of Boxwell with Leighterton. Nestled in the Cotswold hills, it lies 4.25 miles west-southwest of Tetbury, at an elevation of 175 metres above sea level, and is part of the southern Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Historically, it was within the hundred of Grumbald's Ash, making it a site of both natural beauty and historical significance for those considering planning applications in the area.

District: Boxwell with Leighterton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £495,530 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cotswold
Parliamentary constituency: South Cotswolds
LSOA: Cotswold 011G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Leighterton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leighterton.

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 Leighterton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Leighterton.

- 1 Farm Lane Leighterton Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8US
Cherry (T1) - reduce the height of the crown from 12m to 8m above ground level and the radial spread from 5.3m to 2.7m to improve the symmetry of the tree, reduce the overhang above the road and allow
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-04-23
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- Thistledown Back Lane Leighterton Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8UL
T1 - Large Sycamore monolith that is totally dead and rotten to be felled at ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-03-24
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- 2 Castle Farm Close Leighterton Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8UY
T1 - Bay tree to be removed as it is pushing over the neighbours stone wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-02-03
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- Meadow Cottage 3 Tetbury Lane Leighterton Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8UP
Apple (T1) to be selectively thinned and pruned. Ash (T2) fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2023-12-02
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A brief summary of Leighterton in Gloucestershire

Property prices in Leighterton show an average sale price of £495,530, 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 Leighterton a particularly low-crime area.

Leighterton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Leighterton. 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 Leighterton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Boxwell SSSI; 2 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.

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Planning Activity in Leighterton

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Leighterton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 2 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Leighterton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 2 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Leighterton were tree works (3), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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