Longlevens, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Longlevens, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Longlevens
Longlevens is a suburb of Gloucester, Gloucestershire, that evolved from a farmstead in the twentieth century. The name, possibly derived from the Roman Colonia Glevensis or an old field name meaning "long elevens," highlights its agricultural roots, with historical records dating back to 1750 as part of Gloucester Cathedral's estate. The area features 'The Avenue,' an old road lined with cottages built in the 1850s for agricultural workers, and had a population of 9,532 as of the 2011 Census, making it an important location for planning applications and community development in Gloucester.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Tewkesbury
- Parliamentary constituency: Tewkesbury
- LSOA: Tewkesbury 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Longlevens.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Longlevens.
- 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 Longlevens based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Longlevens.
- - 20 Park Avenue Gloucester GL2 0DZ
Replacing existing conservatory with 3m rear extension and garage conversion
Council: Gloucester | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 18 Hurst Close Gloucester GL2 0BL
Proposed construction of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Gloucester | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - 32 Breinton Way Gloucester GL2 0BD
Demolish existing Conservatory and construct proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Council: Gloucester | Date: 2024-05-27
View full details - - 47 Beaumont Road Gloucester GL2 0EJ
First floor rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gloucester | Date: 2024-02-23
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A brief summary of Longlevens in Gloucestershire
Longlevens is a suburb of Gloucester, Gloucestershire, that evolved from a farmstead in the twentieth century. The name, possibly derived from the Roman Colonia Glevensis or an old field name meaning "long elevens," highlights its agricultural roots, with historical records dating back to 1750 as part of Gloucester Cathedral's estate. The area features 'The Avenue,' an old road lined with cottages built in the 1850s for agricultural workers, and had a population of 9,532 as of the 2011 Census, making it an important location for planning applications and community development in Gloucester.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Longlevens a particularly low-crime area.
Longlevens has one conservation area within its boundaries: London Road. 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 Longlevens includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Innsworth Meadow SSSI. 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, Longlevens 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 Longlevens
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Longlevens. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Longlevens.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Longlevens were discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1).
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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.