Little Rissington, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Rissington, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Rissington are administered by Cotswold District Council. View the full Cotswold District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Rissington
Little Rissington is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 3.5 miles south of Stow-on-the-Wold in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire. As of the 2011 Census, the population of the parish stands at 280, making it a small but vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 245 (2021)
District: Cotswold
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cotswold
- Parliamentary constituency: North Cotswolds
- LSOA: Cotswold 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Rissington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Rissington.
- 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 Little Rissington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Little Rissington.
- 26/01884/FUL - Wisteria Cottage Little Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2ND
Erection of single storey rear extension including formation of opening into existing building and sunken steps to side and rear door of extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-30 - - Church Of St John The Baptist Great Rissington Gloucestershire
T1 - Yew: To carry out a crown and lateral reduction of up to 2m, pruning back to suitable branch unions. To carry out a 10% crown thin. To prune back overhanging foliage by 2m which is growing over t
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Little Rissington Manor Pound Lane Little Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2NB
T1+2 Remove 2 tall/large Leyland Cypress (approx 20m+) T3+4 Reduce 2 closest to boundary by approx 30%. T5,6,7 Remove 3 small Cypress trees to approx ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Hill House Pound Lane Little Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2NB
Fell 1 x Large redwood Tree - fell to ground level, grind out stump and replace with new tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Tallet House Little Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2ND
1. To fell to ground level and remove Silver Birch tree at rear of property
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - St Peters Church Little Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2ND
T1 - Yew - Trim (using hedge trimmers so no major branches to be removed) and shape the tree to reshape it and make it as uniform as possible all round, and tidy up the base as it is spreading out int
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - Tallet House Little Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2ND
1. To reduce Field Maple (T1) by neighbours garden by 15-20% and thin out. 2. To reduce Silver Birch (T2) by trampoline by approx. 30-40% and thin out. 3. To reduce Laburnum (T3) by approx 10-15% and
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - Acres View Little Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2ND
Change of use of land from agricultural to residential and erection of new 1.5 storey, L-shaped dwelling with associated residential curtilage, parking and garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2023-10-13
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A brief summary of Little Rissington in Gloucestershire
Little Rissington is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 3.5 miles south of Stow-on-the-Wold in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire. As of the 2011 Census, the population of the parish stands at 280, making it a small but vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 245 (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 Little Rissington a particularly low-crime area.
Little Rissington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Little Rissington. 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 Little Rissington includes 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 Little Rissington
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Little Rissington. 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 Little Rissington 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 Little Rissington were tree works (4), amendments (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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