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Planning in Oakley

Approved
90%
45 of 48 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Oakley in the last 24 months, from Cheltenham Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Oakley

Postcode districts

GL52 643 applications in the last 12 monthsGL54 636 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Cheltenham Borough Council

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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. 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.

The area around Oakley has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Oakley 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Oakley, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 81 planning applications were submitted near Oakley. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (14), outline applications (6), amendments (5).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Oakley?
In the last 24 months, 81 planning applications were submitted near Oakley. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Oakley?
The average planning decision time near Oakley is 36 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Oakley?
The planning approval rate near Oakley is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Oakley?
The most common type of planning application near Oakley is discharge of conditions, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Oakley?
You can search and track planning applications near Oakley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.