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Planning in Prestbury

Approved
94%
121 of 126 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Cheltenham Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Prestbury

Postcode districts

GL52 647 applications in the last 12 monthsGL54 638 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 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. 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.

The area around Prestbury has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Prestbury 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 Prestbury, 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, 157 planning applications were submitted near Prestbury. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.

The most common types were listed building and heritage (36), discharge of conditions (17), outline applications (13).

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Prestbury?
In the last 24 months, 157 planning applications were submitted near Prestbury. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Prestbury?
The average planning decision time near Prestbury 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 Prestbury?
The planning approval rate near Prestbury is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Prestbury?
The most common type of planning application near Prestbury is listed building consent applications, with 36 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Prestbury?
You can search and track planning applications near Prestbury on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.