Stinchcombe, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stinchcombe, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Stinchcombe
Stinchcombe is a quaint village and civil parish located in Gloucestershire, England, positioned along the B4060 road between Dursley and North Nibley. Home to a small population of 480 as of the 2011 census, the village features St Cyr's Church, which boasts a historic churchyard with 40 to 60 gravestones, adding to the area's charm and character for potential planning applications.
Population: 482 (2021)
District: Stroud
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £349,433 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stroud
- Parliamentary constituency: Stroud
- LSOA: Stroud 014C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stinchcombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stinchcombe.
- 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 Stinchcombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Stinchcombe.
- - Overend Barn Stinchcombe Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 6AR
Erection of a carport and storage shed.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Malt House Stinchcombe Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 6AR
Sycamore - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Church Cottage Stinchcombe Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 6BQ
Pine (T1) - Remove to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-01-07
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A brief summary of Stinchcombe in Gloucestershire
Stinchcombe is a quaint village and civil parish located in Gloucestershire, England, positioned along the B4060 road between Dursley and North Nibley. Home to a small population of 480 as of the 2011 census, the village features St Cyr's Church, which boasts a historic churchyard with 40 to 60 gravestones, adding to the area's charm and character for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 482 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Stroud district.
Property prices in Stinchcombe show an average sale price of £349,433, 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 Stinchcombe a particularly low-crime area.
Stinchcombe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stinchcombe. 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 Stinchcombe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stinchcombe Hill SSSI; 5 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.
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Planning Activity in Stinchcombe
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Stinchcombe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stinchcombe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Stinchcombe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Stinchcombe were full planning applications (4), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 40% 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, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.