Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Moreton-in-Marsh are administered by Cotswold District Council. View the full Cotswold District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Moreton-in-Marsh
Moreton-in-Marsh is a charming market town located in the Evenlode Valley, nestled within the picturesque Cotswolds district and designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Gloucestershire. Its scenic surroundings and historical significance make it a notable area for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and community amenities.
Population: 5,010 (2021)
District: Cotswold
Website: http://www.moreton-in-marsh.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £542,980 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cotswold
- Parliamentary constituency: North Cotswolds
- LSOA: Cotswold 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Moreton-in-Marsh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Moreton-in-Marsh.
- 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 Moreton-in-Marsh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Moreton-in-Marsh.
- 26/01746/FUL - Sarum Todenham Road Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 9NJ
Proposed single storey rear extension, garage conversion and associated works
Status: Undecided | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-08 - 26/01497/TCONR - Cotswold House Oxford Street Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0LA
T1 Yew - reduce by up to 4m and shape to form a smaller crown
Status: Undecided | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-05-13 - - York House East Street Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0LQ
Remove the entire crown to the nearest safe point below the split
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Church Of St David Church Street Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire
T1 Ornamental Cherry - dead standing tree: remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Little Paddock Church Street Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0LT
Reduce height of Cherry Tree in the front Garden by approximately 2.0m, shape and balance
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Magellan House Bourton Road Bourton-on-the-Hill Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0BD
T1 Cherry - Crown Reduction Works - height reduction of 2m and spread by 1.5, cutting back to historical strong suitable secondary growth. Shape and balance. Crown lift up to 2.4m over footway. T2 App
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Westonbirt House 10 Nightingale Gardens Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0FX
Erection of two-storey rear extension and single-storey outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Orchard Cottage East Street Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0LQ
Magnolia (T1) located right hand side of house. Reduce crown by 1-2 metres. Thin crown by 15%. Reduce size of crown to improve light and air penetration through the crown
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 23A High Street Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0AF
Formation of opening between nos. 23 & 24 to form larger fish and chip shop premises, regularisation of repair works to rear yard of no. 24, and proposed single-storey extension to the rear of no. 24
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 23A High Street Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0AF
Formation of opening between nos. 23 & 24 to form larger fish and chip shop premises, regularisation of repair works to rear yard of no. 24, and proposed single-storey extension to the rear of no. 24
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 1 Warneford Place Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0LR
Proposed rear single and two storey extensions, alterations and front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - The Redesdale Arms High Street Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0AW
Single storey extension, internal and external alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - The Redesdale Arms High Street Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0AW
Single storey extension, internal and external alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 1 Bourton Road Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0AR
Certificate of Lawful Existing Use or Development under section 191 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for use of No 1 Bourton Road as an independent residential dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Harvey House High Street Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0AT
T1, Fig, fell to ground. T2, Sycamore, damaging wall, fell to ground. T3, Acacia, causing nuisance to neighbours, fell to ground and T4 Ash, fell to ground
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 2 New Road Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0AS
Conifers x 3 Fell to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - Delabere House New Road Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire
Certificate of Lawful Existing Use or Development under Section 191 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for 1no. residential unit (Class C3)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - Barklay House High Street Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0AX
Change of use of upper floors, including internal and external alterations to facilitate creation of an independent residential flat and reinstatement of appropriate fenestration style to front and si
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2023-12-01
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A brief summary of Moreton-in-Marsh in Gloucestershire
Moreton-in-Marsh is a charming market town located in the Evenlode Valley, nestled within the picturesque Cotswolds district and designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Gloucestershire. Its scenic surroundings and historical significance make it a notable area for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and community amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,010 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cotswold district.
Property prices in Moreton-in-Marsh show an average sale price of £542,980, 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 Moreton-in-Marsh a particularly low-crime area.
Moreton-in-Marsh has one conservation area within its boundaries: Moreton-in-Marsh. 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 Moreton-in-Marsh includes 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, Moreton-in-Marsh planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.moreton-in-marsh.co.uk/. 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 Moreton-in-Marsh
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Moreton-in-Marsh. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Moreton-in-Marsh may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Moreton-in-Marsh were tree works (9), full planning applications (8), amendments (5). 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, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 22 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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