Pilley, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pilley, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Pilley are administered by Cheltenham Borough Council. View the full Cheltenham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Pilley
Leckhampton is a vibrant village and district located in south Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, within the civil parish of Leckhampton with Warden Hill. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 4,409, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and community developments within 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: Cheltenham
- Parliamentary constituency: Cheltenham
- LSOA: Cheltenham 012F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pilley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pilley.
- 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 Pilley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
175 planning applications found near Pilley.
- 26/01028/FUL · Received: Mon 29 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 30 Jun 2026 - 53 Sandy Lane Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9DG
New entrance porch, extension to rear dormer and internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-06-30 - 26/00972/CLPUD - 18 Pilford Avenue Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9EH
Side hipped roof dormer and rear flat roof dormer.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-06-19 - 26/00972/CLPUD · Received: Thu 18 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 19 Jun 2026 - 18 Pilford Avenue Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9EH
Side hipped roof dormer and rear flat roof dormer.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-06-19 - - 18 Pilford Avenue Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9EH
Side hipped roof dormer and rear flat roof dormer.
Type: Outline | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - 6 Undercliff Avenue Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9AB
Discharge of condition 4 (Balustrade details) of granted permisison 25/00748/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 18 Pilford Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9AQ
Part demolition of existing rear extension. Erection of single-storey and first-floor side and rear extensions incorporating rooflights, together with the construction of a new front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 8 Stockton Close Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9HZ
Extension of existing drop kerb to include partial replacement of grass verge with tarmac.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - 26/00087/TPO - 26 Pilford Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9AQ
T1 Ash fell - Tall declining Ash tree with signs of ADB. Remove - All other trees on application not protected by TPO
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 26 Pilford Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9AQ
T1 Ash fell - Tall declining Ash tree with signs of ADB. Remove - All other trees on application not protected by TPO
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 341 Old Bath Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9AH
Erection of single storey side extension, two storey front extension and the replacement for roof at the front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Hill View House 29A Sandy Lane Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9DF
Single storey lower ground rear extension, rear terrace, privacy screen and associated internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 3 Bafford Grove Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9JE
Single storey side extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - 24 Pilford Avenue Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9EH
Removal of existing single storey extension. Proposed single/two storey side extension to include porch to front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - 312 Old Bath Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9AP
Garage conversion, replacement roof covering, alterations to existing front dormer, replacement balustrade, and changes to external facing materials.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - 12 Southern Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9AW
Demolition of existing conservatory, lean-to and raised decked area, and erection of single storey rear and side extension and raised patio.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 16 Southfield Close Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9LF
Proposed hard-surfaced domestic driveway and a dropped kerb to allow vehicular access from the street.
Type: Outline | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 6 Undercliff Avenue Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9AB
Discharge of condition 3 (external facing materials) of planning permission 25/00748/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - 99 Pilley Crescent Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9ES
Extension to dropped kerb and laying of permeable block paving.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 336 Old Bath Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9AF
Non-material amendment of granted permision 25/00362/FUL. Inclusion of window in side elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - 269 Old Bath Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9EF
Remove part of garage, extend and convert to provide additional living space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2025-07-22
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A brief summary of Pilley in Gloucestershire
Leckhampton is a vibrant village and district located in south Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, within the civil parish of Leckhampton with Warden Hill. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 4,409, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and community developments within Cheltenham.
Property prices in Pilley 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 Pilley a particularly low-crime area.
Pilley has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: St Mary's, Bafford, Cudnall Street, Central. 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 Pilley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Leckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common SSSI; 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 Pilley
In the last 24 months, 204 planning applications were submitted near Pilley. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Pilley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Pilley were full planning applications (68), discharge of conditions (29), outline applications (25). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 175 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
92 planning appeals were lodged, of which 30 were allowed and 57 were dismissed (34% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 140 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 55 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Leckhampton planning applications
- Little Herbert's planning applications
- Charlton Park planning applications
- Charlton Kings planning applications
- Moor End planning applications
- Warden Hill planning applications
- Seven Springs planning applications
- The Park planning applications
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