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Planning in Stow-on-the-Wold

Approved
97%
32 of 33 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Stow-on-the-Wold in the last 24 months, from Cotswold District Council's planning register.

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Around Stow-on-the-Wold

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About Stow-on-the-Wold

Stow-on-the-Wold, a historic market town in Gloucestershire, sits atop an 800-foot hill at the crossroads of key Cotswold routes, including the ancient Fosse Way (A429). Established by Norman lords to facilitate trade, Stow has been a centre for commerce since the 14th century, with royal chartered fairs dating back to 1330. Today, it continues to host an annual horse fair near Oddington every May and October, making it a focal point for local economic activity and planning opportunities. The town has a population of approximately 2,042. It sits within the Cotswold district.

Property prices in Stow-on-the-Wold show an average sale price of £434,214, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Stow-on-the-Wold has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stow-on-the-Wold 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.stowonthewold.net/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Stow-on-the-Wold, 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, 51 planning applications were submitted near Stow-on-the-Wold. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were tree works (12), discharge of conditions (9), listed building and heritage (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Stow-on-the-Wold?
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Stow-on-the-Wold. The approval rate is 97%.
How long do planning decisions take near Stow-on-the-Wold?
The average planning decision time near Stow-on-the-Wold is 49 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 Stow-on-the-Wold?
The planning approval rate near Stow-on-the-Wold is 97%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Stow-on-the-Wold?
The most common type of planning application near Stow-on-the-Wold is tree works applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Stow-on-the-Wold?
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