Northleach, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Northleach, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · Town
Planning applications in Northleach are administered by Cotswold District Council. View the full Cotswold District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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 003F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
443 planning applications found near Northleach.
- - Stoneways High Street Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3EU
box elder, mature, crown raise to minimise risk of failure and reduce conflict with neighbours (car park)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - 26/01830/TCONR - Stoneways High Street Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3EU
box elder, mature, crown raise to minimise risk of failure and reduce conflict with neighbours (car park)
Status: Undecided | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-11 - - The Black Cat Cafe Market Place Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3EE
Compliance with conditions 5 (method statement) and 6 (archaeological work) of permission 25/03289/FUL - Reconstruction of an existing stone boundary wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-05-14
View full details - - 38 Crail View Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3QH
Erection of rear single-storey pitched roof extension with associated works. Demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 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 - - Prospect Cottage West End Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3HG
Erection of single-storey rear kitchen extension, single-storey rear garden room extension, garden store, and reinstatement of stone wall with associated internal works. Installation of external boile
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Prospect Cottage West End Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3HG
Internal alterations to the ground and first floors; erection of single storey rear extension to enlarge the kitchen and single-storey rear extension to enlarge garden room; installation of an externa
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-03-06
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: Permitted | 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: Permitted | 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 - - Cotswold House High Street Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3EJ
Remedial works to damp plaster internal walls
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - St Peter And St Paul Church Church Lane Northleach Gloucestershire
1 x large Beech Tree - reduce crown all over by 2 metres and shape. Raise lower crown by 2metres al;l round. Remove all major Dead wood. 1 x large Yew tree - reduce branches on church side by 1.5 metr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-11-03
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 - - Church Farm Cottage Market Place Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3EE
Erection of replica ancillary building demolished in the mid C20th
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - Church Farm Cottage Market Place Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3EE
Erection of replica ancillary building demolished in the mid C20th
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-09-29
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 - - Kingfisher Keep Mill End Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3HJ
Multi stemmed conifer, 6-7m high, large crown spread. Remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-09-22
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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, 59 planning applications were submitted near Northleach. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Northleach maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 45 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 (24), full planning applications (14), listed building and heritage (8). 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, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 51 smaller schemes were submitted.
10 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 7 were dismissed (30% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 45 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 7 applications
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