Painswick, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Painswick, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Painswick
Painswick, a charming town and civil parish in the Stroud District of Gloucestershire, has its roots in the historic wool trade. Today, it is renowned for its striking parish church yew trees and the picturesque Painswick Rococo Garden. The town's architecture predominantly showcases locally quarried Cotswold stone, with many buildings featuring south-facing attic rooms that once served as weavers' workshops, offering a unique glimpse into its industrial past.
Population: 3,214 (2021)
District: Stroud
Website: http://www.painswick-pc.gov.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £373,334 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stroud
- Parliamentary constituency: North Cotswolds
- LSOA: Stroud 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Painswick.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Painswick.
- 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 Painswick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Painswick.
- - Court House Hale Lane Painswick Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 6QE
T1 Walnut tree to be reduced all round by 2m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 3 Court Orchard Painswick Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 6UU
T1 Beech - Crown reduction works, height reduction of 3m and spread by 3m. T2 Copper Beech - Crown reduction works, reduction of 3m. T3 Beech - Crown reduction works, height reduction of 3m and spread
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - The Old Exchange Stroud Road Painswick Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 6UT
T1 Lime tree - reduce the tree by 10m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Tibbiwell House Tibbiwell Lane Painswick Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 6XX
Crab Apple Tree (T1) - fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - The Painswick Kemps Lane Painswick Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 6YB
Enclosure of existing bin store.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - The Painswick Kemps Lane Painswick Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 6YB
Alterations and enclosure of existing bin store.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 25 Churchill Way Painswick Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 6RQ
Alterations and partial conversion to garage, alterations to the existing front porch, erection of in-fill extension, installation of solar panels and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Tower Cottage Kemps Lane Painswick Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 6YB
T1 - Beech. Crown reduction by 3 metres, Remove deadwood. T2 - Beech. Crown reduction by 3 metres, Remove deadwood.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - TPO 317/A And 317/B Hyett Orchard Hyett Close Painswick Gloucestershire GL6 6RJ
Portugeuse Laurel (T483) Reduce crown back to previous pruning points, reduce height by 2-3m, remove all foliage overhanging the car parking spaces. Sycamore (T484) Reduce crown to provide 2m clearanc
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Dynevor House New Street Painswick Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 6UN
Pink flowering cherry tree - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Edge Cottage Edge Road Painswick Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 6UW
Erection of a two storey side extension and a single storey front extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Long Finals Stamages Lane Painswick Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 6XA
TPO 527 - Lime - Crown lift all round to approximately 4.0m and reduce the crown spread back on the road & neighbour's side by approximately 2-2.5m leaving a soft natural shape blending the sides into
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 1 Churchill Way Painswick Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 6RQ
Erection of a single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - Stone Cottage Vicarage Street Painswick Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 6XS
Yew - reduce the height by 3.0m and trim to contain.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - Croft Edge Hollyhock Lane Painswick Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 6XH
Variation of condition 2 (Plans) from S.24/0205/HHOLD. Reduce scale of the proposal, amendments to windows, doors, and materials.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - Hambutts Barn Edge Road Painswick Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 6UW
Erection of a stone parapet and replacement garage door.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - 3 Cheltenham Road Painswick Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 6QL
Installation of replacement windows and removal of chimney.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - Castle Hale Stamages Lane Painswick Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 6UY
Sycamore Tree (T1) - Remove all major deadwood & crown clean. Reduce selected low limbs. Beech Tree (T2) - Remove all major deadwood & crown clean. Reduce broken limbs. Lime Trees (T3) - Remove all ma
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - Richmond Village Centre Stroud Road Painswick Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 6UL
Conversion of four assisted living accommodation into 8 care beds. Internal changes only
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - Croft Edge Hollyhock Lane Painswick Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 6XH
Installation of exterior insulation, replacement windows, addition of two air source heating units on the rear elevation, installation of photovoltaic panels on the roof, and reinstate window opening
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-12-13
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A brief summary of Painswick in Gloucestershire
Painswick, a charming town and civil parish in the Stroud District of Gloucestershire, has its roots in the historic wool trade. Today, it is renowned for its striking parish church yew trees and the picturesque Painswick Rococo Garden. The town's architecture predominantly showcases locally quarried Cotswold stone, with many buildings featuring south-facing attic rooms that once served as weavers' workshops, offering a unique glimpse into its industrial past. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,214 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Stroud district.
Property prices in Painswick show an average sale price of £373,334, 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 Painswick a particularly low-crime area.
Painswick has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Painswick, Gyde House. 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 Painswick includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods SSSI, Bull Cross, The Frith and Juniper Hill SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Painswick planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.painswick-pc.gov.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 Painswick
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Painswick. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Painswick may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Painswick were tree works (13), full planning applications (10), listed building and heritage (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 medium-scale applications, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
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