Lower Swell, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Swell, Gloucestershire.
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About Lower Swell
Lower Swell is a picturesque village situated in the civil parish of Swell within the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire. Nestled by the River Dikler and just a mile from Stow-on-the-Wold, it boasts charming mellow stone cottages, a serene village green, and stunning countryside. The local church, dedicated to St. Mary, adds to the village's historical charm, making it an appealing area for planning applications and developments.
Population: 405
District: Swell
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Area Information
- Admin district: Tewkesbury
- Parliamentary constituency: Tewkesbury
- LSOA: Tewkesbury 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Swell.
- 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 Swell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
322 planning applications found near Lower Swell.
- - Lavender Cottage Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LG
cherry T1 re pollard t2 lower branch removal
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH
G1 - X5 Field Maples - Remove deadwood, reduce over extended lateral spread by up to 2.5 meters to balance shape of group and clear property. Reduce height where needed by up to 1 metre to balance sha
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - The Piece Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LG
T3 Walnut Crown lift lower branches for the shepherds hut. T4 Holm Oak Crown lift lower growth to open up the corner of the garden. T6 Dead Tree (on drive) Remove and grind stump.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - The Piece Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LG
Installation of a timber-built shepherd's hut
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Ulan Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LF
Compliance with condition 7 (Scheme of archaeological investigation) of permission 23/01409/FUL- Erection of detached annex outbuilding for carport and ancillary residential use
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 1 Whittlestone Hollow Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LL
Erection of a first floor extension over garage, dormers to rear and new front porch
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - Pittmans Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LF
Change of use of agricultural land to residential and conversion of three modern barns into three residential units and garaging
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - Rectory Farmhouse Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH
Erection of oak framed orangery following removal of existing extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-08-26
View full details - - Rectory Farmhouse Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH
Erection of oak framed orangery following removal of existing extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-08-26
View full details - - 1 Whittlestone Hollow Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LL
Proposed first floor extension over garage, dormers to rear, new porch to front elevation
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - The Elms Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH
Replacement of doors of property
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - Willow Hill Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LF
Two pine trees close to the house,, to be cut to the ground.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - Elm Bank Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LF
x2 Prunus trees (T1 & T2) in front garden next to driveway to fell to ground level, trees are close to boundary wall with poor health;
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 2 Horseshoe Cottages Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LG
T1 Mulberry Deadwood removal, crown lift and selective lateral reduction on over-extended branches by approx. 1-1.5m T2 Quince (dead) Remove to ground level T3 Hazel Remove 2 limbs over neighbour's si
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-02-06
View full details - - Stable Cottage The Old Farmhouse Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LF
1 x mature Sycamore tree to reduce height and spread by 2m, to manage and reduce weight and load on the stem junctions and main trunk.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-12-20
View full details - - Rectory Farmhouse Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH
Tree work to be carried out: 1. Crown reduction of three Sycamore. Reduction of 15-20% overall, branch length reduction of 2-3 meters maximum and maximum branch diameter of 80-100mm, back to historic
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - 4 Stonehouse Cottages Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LY
One small mature Himalayan birch tree - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - Pittmans Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LF
Certificate of Lawful Existing Use or Development under Section 191 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for non-compliance with agricultural occupancy condition
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-08-29
View full details - - Lower Lodge The Bowl Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LE
Prunus domestica suckers from old tree to completely remove the tree to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-07-02
View full details - - Rectory Farm Mill Lane Lower Swell Gloucestershire GL54 1LH
Prior notification for the change of use of an agricultural building to a flexible commercial use
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-06-06
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A brief summary of Lower Swell in Gloucestershire
Lower Swell is a picturesque village situated in the civil parish of Swell within the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire. Nestled by the River Dikler and just a mile from Stow-on-the-Wold, it boasts charming mellow stone cottages, a serene village green, and stunning countryside. The local church, dedicated to St. Mary, adds to the village's historical charm, making it an appealing area for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 405. It sits within the Swell district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lower Swell a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Swell has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lower Swell, Upper Swell. 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 Swell includes 5 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Swell 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 Lower Swell
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Lower Swell. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Lower Swell.
The average decision time of 42 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 Swell were tree works (10), full planning applications (5), 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.
10 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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- Upper Swell planning applications
- Stow-on-the-Wold planning applications
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- Condicote planning applications
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