Prestbury, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Prestbury, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Prestbury are administered by Cheltenham Borough Council. View the full Cheltenham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Prestbury
Prestbury is a charming village and civil parish situated on the outskirts of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire, England. It falls within the borough of Cheltenham and the Tewkesbury parliamentary constituency, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments in the region.
Population: 8,094 (2021)
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 011B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Prestbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Prestbury.
- 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 Prestbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
429 planning applications found near Prestbury.
- 26/01037/TPO · Received: Mon 29 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 02 Jul 2026 - 3 Courtyard Lodge Idsall Drive Prestbury Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 3BU
T1 Cypress - Crown lift all around up to 3m.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-07-02 - - 3 Courtyard Lodge Idsall Drive Prestbury Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 3BU
T1 Cypress - Crown lift all around up to 3m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - 26/01002/CLPUD · Received: Tue 23 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 24 Jun 2026 - 7 Morningside Close Prestbury Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 3BY
Internal garage conversion.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-06-24 - 26/01006/CACN · Received: Tue 23 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 24 Jun 2026 - 2 Morningside Close Prestbury Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 3BY
T1 Silver Birch - Crown Reduction Works. Specification to include a height and spread reduction of 2m, cutting back to strong secondary growth. Shape and balance.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-06-24 - - 7 Morningside Close Prestbury Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 3BY
Internal garage conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 2 Morningside Close Prestbury Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 3BY
T1 Silver Birch - Crown Reduction Works. Specification to include a height and spread reduction of 2m, cutting back to strong secondary growth. Shape and balance.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - 26/00917/FUL - 34 Finchcroft Lane Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5BG
Proposed rear single storey extension, alterations and cladding of existing dormers, and new front porch.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-06-05 - 26/00917/FUL · Received: Thu 04 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 05 Jun 2026 - 34 Finchcroft Lane Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5BG
Proposed rear single storey extension, alterations and cladding of existing dormers, and new front porch.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-06-05 - 26/00758/AMEND - 8 Fawley Drive Prestbury Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5BS
Non material amendment to planning permission 26/00353/FUL, seeking minor repositioning of the approved garden building, the building will be moved approximately 0.5m further from the boundary, increa
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-12 - - 8 Fawley Drive Prestbury Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5BS
Non material amendment to planning permission 26/00353/FUL, seeking minor repositioning of the approved garden building, the building will be moved approximately 0.5m further from the boundary, increa
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - 26/00745/AMEND - 12 Willowherb Close Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5LP
Non material amendment to planning permission 26/00134/FUL, seeking a revision to the facing wall material of the garage walls from brick to render.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-07 - - 12 Willowherb Close Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5LP
Non material amendment to planning permission 26/00134/FUL, seeking a revision to the facing wall material of the garage walls from brick to render.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - The Coach House 64 High Street Prestbury Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 3AZ
T1 Silver Lime -Maximum height reduction of 3m, as indicated in red on image, 10% thinning cutting back to strong suitable secondary growth. Shape and balance. New shape indicated in red on image.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 2 Atlas Court Idsall Drive Prestbury Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 3BX
Replacement of existing timber windows with aluminium framed windows and replacement of existing shed with incidental outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Car Park Kings Arms High Street Prestbury Cheltenham Gloucestershire
Car park signage associated with the Automated Number Plate Recognition system
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 22 Piccadilly Way Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5DQ
T1- Oak - 1-2 metre crown reduction near to previous reduction points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 3 Morningside Close Prestbury Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 3BY
T1 False acacia - Reduce by 2.5m and shape, to revitalise.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 30 High Street Prestbury Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 3AU
Addition of a clay chimney cowl.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Lower Noverton Farm House 37 Noverton Lane Prestbury Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5DD
Single storey rear and side extensions, internal alterations, extension to garage, alterations to rear annex, new access gates and installation of pv panels.
Type: Full | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Lower Noverton Farm House 37 Noverton Lane Prestbury Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5DD
Single storey rear and side extensions, internal alterations, extension to garage, alterations to rear annex, new access gates and installation of pv panels.
Type: Heritage | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2025-12-16
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A brief summary of Prestbury in Gloucestershire
Prestbury is a charming village and civil parish situated on the outskirts of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire, England. It falls within the borough of Cheltenham and the Tewkesbury parliamentary constituency, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,094 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cheltenham district.
Property prices in Prestbury 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 Prestbury a particularly low-crime area.
Prestbury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Prestbury. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Prestbury includes 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.
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Planning Activity in Prestbury
In the last 24 months, 137 planning applications were submitted near Prestbury. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Prestbury may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Prestbury were listed building and heritage (41), full planning applications (28), discharge of conditions (17). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 119 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.
64 planning appeals were lodged, of which 15 were allowed and 47 were dismissed (24% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 96 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 35 applications
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