Leonard Stanley, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Leonard Stanley, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Leonard Stanley are administered by Stroud District Council. View the full Stroud District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Leonard Stanley
Leonard Stanley, also known as Stanley St. Leonard, is a picturesque village and parish located in Gloucestershire, England. Situated just 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Stroud, it offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it a noteworthy area for those researching planning applications in the region.
Population: 1,992 (2021)
District: Stroud
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £365,508 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stroud
- Parliamentary constituency: Stroud
- LSOA: Stroud 009E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Leonard Stanley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leonard Stanley.
- 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 Leonard Stanley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
415 planning applications found near Leonard Stanley.
- S.26/1180/VAR · Validated: Wed 08 Jul 2026 - The Old Vicarage Church Road Leonard Stanley Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3NP
Removal of condition 3 (bird and bat boxes) from S.24/0521/LBC (Re-roofing and repairs to chimneys and stonework, repair/replace guttering, repoint top part of the walls.)
Status: Undecided | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-07-08 - - The Old Vicarage Church Road Leonard Stanley Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3NP
Removal of condition 3 (bird and bat boxes) from S.24/0521/LBC (Re-roofing and repairs to chimneys and stonework, repair/replace guttering, repoint top part of the walls.)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - Land To East Of Seven Waters Bath Road Leonard Stanley Gloucestershire
Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved plans), 6 (SuDS Strategy), 9 (Hard & Soft Landscaping), 10 (Proposed Street Tree Planting), 12 (Material Samples), 20 (Vehicle Parking, Turning and Manoeuvring Spac
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - Land North Of Bath Road Bath Road Leonard Stanley Gloucestershire
Discharge of condition 12 (materials), 13 (CEMP), 19 (CMP), 22 (crossing point) and 29 (contaminated land) from S.24/1165/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - Land At Belle Vue Marsh Road Leonard Stanley Gloucestershire
Discharge of condition 4 (surface water drainage), 6 (lighting design strategy), 7 (biodiversity enhancement), and 10 (materials) from S.23/1190/FUL (appeal: APP/C1625/W/24/3337848).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Church Road Leonard Stanley Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3NP
Repairs to the 9 front and 6 rear sash windows, replacement of 4 casement windows to the side and rear and a replacement back door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 2 Seven Waters Bath Road Leonard Stanley Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3LN
Installation of a replacement window and door.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 15 Dixon Close Leonard Stanley Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3GP
Erection of dormer and internal works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Old Castle Cottage Castle Street Kings Stanley Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3JY
Erection of an outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 40 And 41 Brimley Leonard Stanley Gloucestershire
Discharge of condition 3 (materials) from S.18/1009/FUL.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-12-18
View full details - - Land At Bath Road Leonard Stanley Gloucestershire
Erection of six self-build dwellings with access to be determined and all other matters reserved.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-12-08
View full details - - Grange Croft Bath Road Leonard Stanley Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3LP
Erection of single storey and two storey extensions and erection of a garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Church Road Leonard Stanley Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3NP
Repair works to the oak beam carrying the second floor within the front left bedroom.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 16 Dyehouse Field Kings Stanley Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3QR
Installation of a new window
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 6 Church Road Leonard Stanley Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3NU
Erection of a dormer extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 2 Wyman Close Leonard Stanley Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3GR
Installation of bi-fold doors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - Recreation Ground Marsh Road Leonard Stanley Gloucestershire GL10 3NG
Create a car parking area on the Playing Fields.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-08-22
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 40 And 41 Brimley Leonard Stanley Gloucestershire
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) from S.18/1009/FUL - amendments to dwellings.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Lyndon Morgan Way Lyndon Morgan Way Leonard Stanley Gloucestershire
Erection of 22 dwellings, associated roads and sewers.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - 3 St Swithins Marsh Road Leonard Stanley Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3NF
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-06-26
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A brief summary of Leonard Stanley in Gloucestershire
Leonard Stanley, also known as Stanley St. Leonard, is a picturesque village and parish located in Gloucestershire, England. Situated just 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Stroud, it offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it a noteworthy area for those researching planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,992 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Stroud district.
Property prices in Leonard Stanley show an average sale price of £365,508, 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 Leonard Stanley a particularly low-crime area.
Leonard Stanley has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stanley Mills, Stroud Industrial Heritage. 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 Leonard Stanley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Woodchester Park SSSI; 4 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, Leonard Stanley 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 Leonard Stanley
In the last 24 months, 80 planning applications were submitted near Leonard Stanley. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 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 Leonard Stanley.
The average decision period of 75 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 Leonard Stanley were full planning applications (30), listed building and heritage (13), tree works (12). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 16 medium-scale applications, 55 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (60% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 45 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 22 applications
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