How long do planning decisions take near Rowanfield?

The average planning decision time near Rowanfield is 21 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 Rowanfield?

The planning approval rate near Rowanfield is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Rowanfield?

The most common type of planning application near Rowanfield is listed building consent applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Rowanfield?

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Rowanfield, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rowanfield, Gloucestershire.

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About Rowanfield

Rowanfield is a residential neighbourhood in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, known for its social housing estate featuring Wimpey no-fines houses and low-rise flats, constructed around 1953. It is bordered by Rowanfield School and a playing field to the west, with Hesters Way to the north and the older Rowanfield Road to the east. Situated 1.5 miles west of Cheltenham's town centre, Rowanfield also adjoins the St Mark's district to the south-west, making it a key area for planning applications related to community development and housing.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £366,775 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cheltenham
Parliamentary constituency: Cheltenham
LSOA: Cheltenham 010D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Rowanfield.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rowanfield.

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 Rowanfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Rowanfield.

- 131 Tennyson Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 7DF
T1 Ash - remove due to proximity to house (less than 3m - insurance requirement). T2 Ash (rear garden fence) - remove
Type: Heritage | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-04-09
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- 17 Shelley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 7DN
First floor side and rear extension and outbuilding.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-01-26
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- 76 Kipling Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 7DQ
Willow x 2 : Pollard at 8m, removing around 4m of material
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2025-12-10
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- 59 Byron Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 7EY
Poplar tree - fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2024-09-11
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- 89 Byron Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 7EY
Ash - prune to previous ponits.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2024-07-11
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- Telecommunications Tennyson Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire
The installation of 16m high slim-line monopole, supporting 6 no. antennas, 2 no. equipment cabinets, 1 no. electric meter cabinet and ancillary development thereto
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Rowanfield in Gloucestershire

Property prices in Rowanfield show an average sale price of £366,775, 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 Rowanfield a particularly low-crime area.

Rowanfield has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Central, The Poets. 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.

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Planning Activity in Rowanfield

In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Rowanfield. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 21 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Rowanfield.

The average decision time of 21 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Rowanfield were listed building and heritage (15), outline applications (8), full planning applications (6). 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 large-scale (major) development, 40 smaller schemes were submitted.

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 25 applications
Refused: 1 application
Withdrawn: 2 applications
Awaiting decision: 13 applications

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