Sheepscombe, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sheepscombe, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Sheepscombe
Sheepscombe is a quaint village situated within the civil parish of Painswick in Gloucestershire's Stroud district. Nestled in a narrow valley and conveniently located just off the A46 and B4070 roads, it lies approximately 6.5 miles southeast of Gloucester and 6 miles northeast of Stroud, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications and developments. Its picturesque setting, hidden behind the Cotswold scarp, enhances its charm and may attract interest in local planning matters.
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 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sheepscombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sheepscombe.
- 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 Sheepscombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Sheepscombe.
- - The Malt House The Green Sheepscombe Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7RG
T1 - Hazel to be coppiced by 5m. T2 - Hazel to be coppiced by 5m. T3 - Hazel to be coppiced by 6m. T4 - Hazel to be coppiced by 6m. T5 - Hazel to be coppiced by 6m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Honeysuckle Cottage Far End Sheepscombe Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7RL
Erection of a single storey extension and garage conversion.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - The Malt House The Green Sheepscombe Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7RG
T1 - Walnut Reduce Northern limb over rooftop by up to 3 metres. (G1) T2 - Remove small Alder. T3 - Remove small Birch. T4 - Remove small Alder. T5- Remove small Birch. T6- Remove small Birch. T7- Rem
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Fieldcroft Sheepscombe Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7RQ
Reduce the height of Maple Tree by up to 7m (maximum reduction of 1/3 of the current height of the tree)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - Old School House Damsells Mill Lane Sheepscombe Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7RH
Yew tree - crown reduction - reduce the height of the tree by 2m and the width by 0.75m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - Endways Sheepscombe Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7RE
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) from S.23/1439/HHOLD - alterations to the design and scale of the single storey and two storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-01-30
View full details - - Clissold Farm Sheepscombe Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7RE
Interior & exterior alterations including the erection of a rear extension and installation of dormer windows. Resubmission of S.23/0514/LBC.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - Clissold Farm Sheepscombe Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7RE
Exterior alterations & the erection of a rear extension and installation of dormer windows. Resubmission of S.23/0273/HHOLD.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - Brooklands Cottage Sheepscombe Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7RQ
Erection of dormer window and wood burner flue (part retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-08-17
View full details - - Rose Cottage Damsells Mill Lane Sheepscombe Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7RH
Erection of a single storey rear extension and an outbuilding.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - Endways Sheepscombe Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7RE
Demolition of existing garage. Erection of a single storey and two storey extension and installation of cladding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-07-18
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A brief summary of Sheepscombe in Gloucestershire
Sheepscombe is a quaint village situated within the civil parish of Painswick in Gloucestershire's Stroud district. Nestled in a narrow valley and conveniently located just off the A46 and B4070 roads, it lies approximately 6.5 miles southeast of Gloucester and 6 miles northeast of Stroud, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications and developments. Its picturesque setting, hidden behind the Cotswold scarp, enhances its charm and may attract interest in local planning matters. It sits within the Stroud district.
Property prices in Sheepscombe 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 Sheepscombe a particularly low-crime area.
Sheepscombe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sheepscombe. 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 Sheepscombe includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods SSSI, Rough Bank, Miserden SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Cotswold Beechwoods. 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, Sheepscombe 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 Sheepscombe
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Sheepscombe. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Sheepscombe.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sheepscombe were tree works (4), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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