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Planning in Longford

Approved
82%
27 of 32 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Longford in the last 24 months, from Gloucester City Council's planning register.

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Around Longford

Postcode districts

GL2 344 applications in the last 12 monthsGL1 266 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Gloucester City Council

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About Longford

Longford is a village and civil parish located in Gloucestershire, England, just two miles from Gloucester city centre. Despite its proximity to Gloucester, Longford is governed by the Borough of Tewkesbury, making it an important area for planning applications relevant to both local and regional development. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,962 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tewkesbury district.

Property prices in Longford show an average sale price of £276,339, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Longford 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Longford, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Longford. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

The most common types were tree works (9), full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Longford?
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Longford. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Longford?
The average planning decision time near Longford is 52 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 Longford?
The planning approval rate near Longford is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Longford?
The most common type of planning application near Longford is tree works applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Longford?
You can search and track planning applications near Longford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.