Oakley, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oakley, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Oakley are administered by Cheltenham Borough Council. View the full Cheltenham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Oakley
Oakley is a residential district located within Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, known for its mix of private, council-owned, and social housing. Nestled against the scenic backdrop of Cleeve Hill and Harp Hill, it features greenbelt land that is part of the Cotswold Hills, including a covered reservoir. Oakley also shares borders with the neighbouring areas of Prestbury and Whaddon, making it a notable area for those interested in local planning applications.
District: Cheltenham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £434,214 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tewkesbury
- Parliamentary constituency: Tewkesbury
- LSOA: Tewkesbury 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oakley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oakley.
- 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 Oakley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Oakley.
- 26/00976/DISCON · Received: Thu 18 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 19 Jun 2026 - Hewlett Reservoir Harp Hill Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6PP
Discharge of condition 5, method statement for the cleaning of the reservoir prior to works taking place, of planning granted permission 25/01849/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-06-19 - 26/00909/LBC - Hewlett Reservoir Harp Hill Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6PP
Removal of approximately 35m length of leaning lboundary wall carefully by hand. An interm security fence will be installed to maintain security prior to the careful rebuild of the affected wall in a
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-06-04 - 26/00878/CLPUD - 8 Drybrook Walk Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5FR
Proposed outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-30 - - 8 Drybrook Walk Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5FR
Proposed outbuilding.
Type: Outline | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - 3 Aylburton Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5FB
Single-storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Oakley Farm Priors Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5AQ
Discharge of condition 22 (existing and proposed site levels, ridge heights and cross sections) of planning permission 23/01691/REM
Type: Conditions | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 11 Burford Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5GL
Conversion of garage into office and recreation area, removal of garage door and insertion of double glazed window, Insulation and inner partitioning, inclusion of toilet and shower.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2024-12-20
View full details - - 59 Fairford Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5FN
Proposed roof extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2024-10-14
View full details - - 6 Slad Way Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5FA
Single storey extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2024-08-07
View full details - - 4 Withington Close Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5AZ
Construction of rear dormer. Installation of velux windows to front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - 30 Yorkley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5FP
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2022-09-27
View full details - - 60 Fairford Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5FQ
Removal of existing wall to be replaced by wooden fencing along external boundaries (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2020-12-11
View full details - - 52 Fairford Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5FQ
Erection of Garden retaining wall to level rear garden and erection of 1800MM high Timber fence (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2019-10-21
View full details - - Gchq Oakley Priors Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5AQ
The proposal is for the residential development of 10.93 hectares of land (rounded up to 11HA) based on the existing outline planning approval granted under CB11954/43, as varied by the extension at t
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2009-07-30
View full details - - Phase 2A - Oakley Priors Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire
Residential development for Phase 2A consisting of 104 dwellings, a garage, highway, drainage, landscaping and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2007-10-16
View full details - - Phase 2 - Oakley Priors Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire
Residential units for Phase 2 consisting of 53 dwellings, including 2 bed apartments, 3 and 4 bed houses; garages, highway, drainage, landscaping and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2007-09-20
View full details - - Gchq Oakley Priors Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5AQ
Additional sections of access road allowing access to customer parking (right turn lane) and additional section of road for a temporary period only to access the service yard to the retail store, purs
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2005-10-19
View full details - - Gchq Oakley Priors Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5AQ
Alteration to access to Harp Hill; removal of wall and erection of new fencing; installation of new security facilities
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2003-11-04
View full details - - Gchq Oakley Priors Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5AQ
Replacement of present omni-directional bulkhead luminaires with directional lighting
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2003-08-12
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A brief summary of Oakley in Gloucestershire
Oakley is a residential district located within Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, known for its mix of private, council-owned, and social housing. Nestled against the scenic backdrop of Cleeve Hill and Harp Hill, it features greenbelt land that is part of the Cotswold Hills, including a covered reservoir. Oakley also shares borders with the neighbouring areas of Prestbury and Whaddon, making it a notable area for those interested in local planning applications. It sits within the Cheltenham district.
Property prices in Oakley show an average sale price of £434,214, 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 Oakley a particularly low-crime area.
Oakley has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Prestbury, Cudnall Street. 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 Oakley 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 Oakley
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Oakley. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Oakley maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Oakley were discharge of conditions (13), outline applications (7), full planning applications (5).
14 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 9 were dismissed (36% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 25 applications
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