Slad, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Slad, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Slad are administered by Cheltenham Borough Council. View the full Cheltenham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Slad
Slad is a picturesque village located in the Slad Valley of Gloucestershire, England, approximately 2 miles from Stroud along the B4070 road leading to Birdlip. Its scenic surroundings and proximity to Stroud make it an appealing area for potential planning applications, particularly for those interested in rural development and community projects.
Population: 388
District: Painswick
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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: Stroud
- LSOA: Stroud 004F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Slad.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Slad.
- 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 Slad based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Slad.
- - General Purpose Building At Fletchers Farm Catswood Lane Stroud Gloucestershire
Erection of a hay and straw barn.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Coachmans Cottage Slad Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7QE
Removal of a redundant chimney (retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Coachmans Cottage Slad Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7QE
Removal of a redundant chimney.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Springfield Lodge Slad Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7QE
Replacement 1.5 storey rear and side extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Land South Of Springfield Lodge Slad Gloucestershire
Discharge of condition 2 (biodiversity enhancements) from S.25/0942/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Steanbridge House Slad Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7QE
Relocation of existing entrance piers, installation of new gates and change of finishing to existing boundaries.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Steanbridge House Slad Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7QE
Relocation of existing entrance piers, installation of new gates and change of finishing to existing boundaries.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 1 Rosebank Cottages Slad Road Slad Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7QD
Discharge of condition 5 (windows & doors) from S.21/1187/LBC.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - Steanbridge House Slad Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7QE
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) from application S.22/1757/FUL - Extension and external alterations. Demolition and erection of replacement swimming pool, pool building, machine store/worksh
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-09-15
View full details - - Steanbridge House Slad Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7QE
Non-material amendment to S.22/1757/FUL - alterations to fenestration and roof covering.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-08-04
View full details - - Recreation Cottage Slad Road Slad Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7QA
Discharge of condition 3 (door details) from application S.22/2106/LBC.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Slad in Gloucestershire
Slad is a picturesque village located in the Slad Valley of Gloucestershire, England, approximately 2 miles from Stroud along the B4070 road leading to Birdlip. Its scenic surroundings and proximity to Stroud make it an appealing area for potential planning applications, particularly for those interested in rural development and community projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 388. It sits within the Painswick district.
Property prices in Slad 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 Slad a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Slad includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Swift's Hill SSSI, Bull Cross, The Frith and Juniper Hill SSSI; 8 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Slad 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 Slad
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Slad. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Slad.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Slad slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Slad were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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