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Planning in Southam

Approved
100%
10 of 10 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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About Southam

Southam is a village in Gloucestershire, situated on the edge of Cheltenham. Notable for its historical charm, Southam features a converted Manor House now operating as a hotel, a 12th-century church, and the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway that runs along its outskirts, making it a unique area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,095 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tewkesbury district.

Property prices in Southam show an average sale price of £365,990, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Southam has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Southam 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 Southam, 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, 17 planning applications were submitted near Southam. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Southam?
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Southam. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Southam?
The average planning decision time near Southam is 69 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 Southam?
The planning approval rate near Southam is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Southam?
The most common type of planning application near Southam is full planning applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Southam?
You can search and track planning applications near Southam on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.