How long do planning decisions take near Saul?

The average planning decision time near Saul is 91 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 Saul?

The planning approval rate near Saul is 70%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Saul?

The most common type of planning application near Saul is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Saul?

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Saul, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Saul, Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Saul are administered by Cheltenham Borough Council. View the full Cheltenham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Saul

Saul is a village located in the Stroud district of Gloucestershire, now part of the parish of Fretherne with Saul. Historically, it was a civil parish with a population of 597 in 1881, but it was abolished in 1884, with portions incorporated into Fretherne with Saul, Moreton Valance, and Standish. This village's unique history and its integration into the surrounding parishes may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area.

District: Fretherne with Saul

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £282,340 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Gloucester
Parliamentary constituency: Gloucester
LSOA: Gloucester 004J

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Saul.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Saul based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Saul.

- The Old Vicarage High Street Saul Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 7JB
T1, T2 and T3 - Fell 2 x limes and 1 x hornbeam.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-01-15
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- Pella Passage Road Saul Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 7LB
Reduce the height of 12 No. Leylandii trees to the side & rear boundaries of the garden to 6ft.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-02-26
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- Orchard House High Street Saul Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 7LW
Erection of a first floor rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-10-31
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A brief summary of Saul in Gloucestershire

Property prices in Saul show an average sale price of £282,340, 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 Saul a particularly low-crime area.

Saul has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Saul, Stroud Industrial Heritage, Frampton on Severn. 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 Saul includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Frampton Pools SSSI, Upper Severn Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Severn Estuary; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Severn Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Severn Estuary. 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 Saul

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Saul. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Saul.

The average decision period of 91 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Saul were full planning applications (6), tree works (5), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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