Northleach, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Northleach, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · Town
About Northleach
Northleach is a historic market town located in the picturesque Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England, nestled in the valley of the River Leach. Approximately 10 miles northeast of Cirencester and 11 miles east-southeast of Cheltenham, it serves as a vibrant community hub with a population of 1,931 as of the 2021 Census. This charming town, now part of the parish Northleach with Eastington, offers a rich context for planning applications, reflecting its unique character and growth within the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cotswold
- Parliamentary constituency: North Cotswolds
- LSOA: Cotswold 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Northleach.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Northleach.
- 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 Northleach based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Northleach.
- - Millend Cottage Mill End Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3HJ
T1 - Birch - Reduce by 0.5 metres to last years points, remove low branch over drive side to improve shape and form
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Annexe Manor House High Street Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3ES
2 x Lime Trees - remove new growth back to old pollard points, to let more light into the garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Lyon Cottage West End Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3HG
Remove 3x Lawson Cypress trees and 1x Elder to approx ground level. Trees are causing excessive pressure on listed dry stone wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Abdale House High Street Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3EU
Compliance with conditions 3 (Sample materials) and 6 (details - windows/doors) of consent 25/01936/LBC and condition 4 (sample materials) and 7 (details - windows/doors) of permission 25/01935/FUL -
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Brunswick House Market Place Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3EJ
removal of dead tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - The Vicarage Mill End Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3HL
T1 - Large Western Red Cedar. Reduce over extended limbs reaching over brook by approx. 4-6m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - The Barn Doctors Lane Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3EL
Replacement of windows and French doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - The Black Cat Cafe Market Place Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3EE
Reconstruction of an existing stone boundary wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 1 Lane Cottages High Street Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3EU
New garden shed and trellis alongside boundary wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Northleach Court High Street Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3PQ
Retrospective rooflight on modern single storey extension (Extension A of approval 19/03867/LBC)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - Market House Market Place Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3EJ
T1 Cherry - reduce by approximately 4m G1 Fruit trees x3 - prune to tidy T2 Pear on wall boundary - reduce overhang back to try to balance the tree up T3 Laburnum - reduce by approximately 2.5m and sh
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Northleach Fire Station West End Northleach Gloucestershire GL54 3HF
To install two electric vehicle charge points at the rear of the building and one at the front, to support vehicle charging
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - Church Farm Cottage Market Place Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3EE
Demolition and re-building of boundary wall between Church Farm Cottage and The Black Cat Cafe building due to collapsing section of wall
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - 3 The Green Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3EX
1 - Rowan - 2.5m overall crown reduction
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - Weavers Cottage 3 Cooks Court High Street Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3ER
Hawthorn next to the garage. Trim hard all over to leave in a spherical shape
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-08-07
View full details - - The Gatehouse 1 Cooks Court High Street Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3ER
(1)Cornus in the garden Remove the dead stem Reduce the remainder by approximately 1.5m to contain (2) Magnolia. Reduce by up to 3.0m from its height. Reduce the spread by up to 1.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - 9 Short Hedges Close Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3PD
Erection of single and two storey side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2023-07-12
View full details - - 1 Lane Cottages High Street Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3EU
T1: Contorted Willow - fell to ground level. Tree growing in close proximity to property and power cables. Recent high winds/storm have caused large failures within canopy. Client is looking to remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2023-04-27
View full details - - The Island House Market Place Northleach Gloucestershire
Replace existing signage on north and eastern elevation with 'like for like' size Facia signage (non-illuminated) using the same Lynwood corporate colour (Dulux 'bowler hat') with white font
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Advertising | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2023-03-24
View full details - - Wheatsheaf Inn High Street Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3EZ
Compliance with Condition 2 (New Stonework) of permission 22/01968/LBC - Repairs to lime mortar joints and stonework and take down and rebuild chimney stack
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Northleach in Gloucestershire
Northleach is a historic market town located in the picturesque Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England, nestled in the valley of the River Leach. Approximately 10 miles northeast of Cirencester and 11 miles east-southeast of Cheltenham, it serves as a vibrant community hub with a population of 1,931 as of the 2021 Census. This charming town, now part of the parish Northleach with Eastington, offers a rich context for planning applications, reflecting its unique character and growth within the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Northleach a particularly low-crime area.
Northleach has one conservation area within its boundaries: Northleach. 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 Northleach includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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 Northleach
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Northleach. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Northleach may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Northleach were tree works (9), listed building and heritage (3), full planning applications (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, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
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