Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Lower Slaughter
Lower Slaughter is a picturesque village located in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England, approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Stow-on-the-Wold. Known for its charming stone cottages and scenic landscapes, it offers a unique context for planning applications, particularly in heritage conservation and rural development.
Population: 232 (2021)
District: Cotswold
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £366,775 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cotswold
- Parliamentary constituency: North Cotswolds
- LSOA: Cotswold 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Slaughter.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Slaughter.
- 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 Slaughter based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Lower Slaughter.
- - Mill Meadow House Mill Lane Lower Slaughter Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2HX
Cherry (T1) - Crown reduction by approximately 1m in branch length, to lessen shading and dominating the garden Lilac (T2) - Removal to ground level due to codominant stems separating at base, causing
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Lavandula Becky Hill Lower Slaughter Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2HS
Erection of 2 natural limestone pier supports to existing planted wooden garden trellis
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Paxton Cottage The Square Lower Slaughter Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2HU
T1-Crab apple -Reduce by 2 metres to improve shape and form due to overextended growth T2 - Lilac - fell (g) due to basal decay
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - Greystones Lower Slaughter Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2HS
Re-purposing of store into studio, new door and window, re-roofing and new door to existing garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - East Allotment Cottage Copse Hill Road Lower Slaughter Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2HY
Compliance with conditions 3 (roof material), 4 (walling sample panel) & 6 (design details) of permission 20/03730/FUL - Proposed single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - Lower Slaughter Manor Lower Slaughter Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2HP
T1 - Sycamore - Remove failed branch, also remove branch with hole over walkway. Remove squirrel damaged branch over car park. Remove deadwood and cut back from building.T2 - Beech - Remove Major Dead
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - Lower Slaughter Village Hall Becky Hill Lower Slaughter Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2HS
Replace existing boiler with new Combi boiler (new flue through rear wall)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2023-11-13
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A brief summary of Lower Slaughter in Gloucestershire
Lower Slaughter is a picturesque village located in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England, approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Stow-on-the-Wold. Known for its charming stone cottages and scenic landscapes, it offers a unique context for planning applications, particularly in heritage conservation and rural development. The settlement has a population of approximately 232 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cotswold district.
Property prices in Lower Slaughter show an average sale price of £366,775, 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 Slaughter a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Slaughter has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lower Slaughter, Bourton-on-the-Water, Upper Slaughter. 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 Lower Slaughter includes 2 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.
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Planning Activity in Lower Slaughter
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Lower Slaughter. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Lower Slaughter.
The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lower Slaughter were tree works (10), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Upper Slaughter planning applications
- Bourton-on-the-Water planning applications
- Lower Swell planning applications
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- Clapton-on-the-Hill planning applications
- Little Rissington planning applications
- Stow-on-the-Wold planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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