How long do planning decisions take near Lower Rea?

The average planning decision time near Lower Rea is 72 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 Lower Rea?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Rea?

The most common type of planning application near Lower Rea is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Rea?

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Lower Rea, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Rea, Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire · England · settlement

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £282,340 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Gloucester
Parliamentary constituency: Tewkesbury
LSOA: Gloucester 003B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lower Rea.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lower Rea based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Lower Rea.

- 37 Kestrel Gardens Quedgeley Gloucester GL2 4NR
Remove conservatory and new single storey extension to rear of property
Council: Gloucester | Date: 2026-03-25
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A brief summary of Lower Rea in Gloucestershire

Lower Rea is a settlement located in Gloucestershire, England.

Property prices in Lower Rea show an average sale price of £282,340, 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 Lower Rea a particularly low-crime area.

Lower Rea has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hempsted. 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.

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Planning Activity in Lower Rea

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Lower Rea. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

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

The average decision period of 72 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 Lower Rea were outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1), advertising consent (1).

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