Pitchcombe, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pitchcombe, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Pitchcombe
Pitchcombe is a quaint village and civil parish located 6 miles south of Gloucester, within the Stroud district of Gloucestershire. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 232 residents. The parish is bordered by Harescombe, Painswick, and Whiteshill and Ruscombe, making it a strategically positioned area for potential planning applications and community development.
Population: 275 (2021)
District: Stroud
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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 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pitchcombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pitchcombe.
- 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 Pitchcombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Pitchcombe.
- - Old Weavers Pitchcombe Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 6LW
Alterations to the facade, installation of replacement windows, roof lights and door, painting of fenestration and guttering, joinery repairs, replacement porch covering and replacement roof insulatio
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Dovecot Cottage Stepping Stone Lane Painswick Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 6RU
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) from S.22/2389/HHOLD - alteration to design of extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - Dovecot Cottage Stepping Stone Lane Painswick Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 6RU
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a replacement single storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - Penlan Cheltenham Road Pitchcombe Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 6LZ
Erection of first floor extension and extensions and alterations to front, side and rear, and front garden terrace and balcony.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-10-18
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A brief summary of Pitchcombe in Gloucestershire
Pitchcombe is a quaint village and civil parish located 6 miles south of Gloucester, within the Stroud district of Gloucestershire. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 232 residents. The parish is bordered by Harescombe, Painswick, and Whiteshill and Ruscombe, making it a strategically positioned area for potential planning applications and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 275 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Stroud district.
Property prices in Pitchcombe 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 Pitchcombe a particularly low-crime area.
Pitchcombe has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Pitchcombe, Painswick. 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 Pitchcombe includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Edge Common SSSI, Bull Cross, The Frith and Juniper Hill SSSI; 4 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, Pitchcombe 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.
Planning Activity in Pitchcombe
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Pitchcombe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Pitchcombe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Pitchcombe were tree works (5), listed building and heritage (3), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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- Uplands planning applications
- Ruscombe planning applications
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