Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · Town
Planning applications in Stow-on-the-Wold are administered by Cotswold District Council. View the full Cotswold District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 2,042
District: Cotswold
Website: http://www.stowonthewold.net/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £434,214 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tewkesbury
- Parliamentary constituency: Tewkesbury
- LSOA: Tewkesbury 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stow-on-the-Wold.
- 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 Stow-on-the-Wold based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Stow-on-the-Wold.
- - Rowan House Maugersbury Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1HR
Fell diseased Ash tree with severe basal decay.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - 26/01842/DD - Rowan House Maugersbury Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1HR
Fell diseased Ash tree with severe basal decay.
Status: Approved | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-12 - - Traffic Island At Grampian Way/Swallowdale Road Derby
Display of two non-illuminated freestanding signs
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - Ingleside Oddington Road Stow-on-the-Wold Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1AL
To reduce the height of a multi stemmed 25ft beech tree by 30% and to reduce a maple tree by 20% to maintain there size and shape.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - 26/01679/FUL - Lloyds Bank Plc The Square Stow-on-the-Wold Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1BJ
External alterations, including amendments to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-03 - 26/01708/TCONR - Ingleside Oddington Road Stow-on-the-Wold Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1AL
To reduce the height of a multi stemmed 25ft beech tree by 30% and to reduce a maple tree by 20% to maintain there size and shape.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-03 - - Lloyds Bank Plc The Square Stow-on-the-Wold Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1BJ
External and internal alterations, including amendments to the fenestration and partition walls
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 1C Church Street Stow-on-the-Wold Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1BB
Proposed internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - 26/01626/LBC - 1C Church Street Stow-on-the-Wold Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1BB
Proposed internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-05-26 - - Tollgate Park Street Stow-on-the-Wold Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1AJ
Compliance with condition 3 (roofing material) of permission 24/03792/FUL and condition 2 (roofing material) of consent 24/03793/LBC - Demolition of porch and erection of single storey rear extension,
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Tollgate Park Street Stow-on-the-Wold Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1AJ
Compliance with conditions 4 (roof design), and 5(design details) of permission 24/03792/FUL and conditions 3(roof design), 4(design details), 5(doors and windows), 6(windows), 9(chimney pots and bird
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 12 Talbot Court Stow-on-the-Wold Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1BQ
Replacement doors and windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - The Counting House Oddington Road Stow-on-the-Wold Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1AL
1 x Beech Tree - reduce branches back to neighbour fence Line to let more light into her garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 10 Glebe Close Stow-on-the-Wold Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1DJ
Remove the existing tree ((Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) Indicated on drawing no. 2522-03B
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - The Stag At Stow The Square Stow-on-the-Wold Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1AF
T1 - Sycamore Acer pseudoplatanus Crown reduction of lateral limbs of sycamore by 2m and blend of the upper crown by reducing between 1m & 1.5m to maintain a suitable tree size for its location & incr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 3 Digbeth Court Digbeth Street Stow-on-the-Wold Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1BN
Compliance with conditions 3 (sample materials), 4 (sample walling panel), and 5 (design details) of permission 24/00581/FUL and conditions 2 (sample materials), 3 (sample walling panel), and 4 (desig
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Stuart House Digbeth Street Stow-on-the-Wold Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1BN
T1 Eucalyptus fell and grind to clear access and escape route
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Lloyds Bank Plc The Square Stow-on-the-Wold Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1BJ
Compliance with conditions 4 (design details - internal doors) and 5 (design details - traditional 'through' glazing bars) of listed building consent 25/02981/LBC - Amendments to fenestration and inte
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Camp Cottage Camp Gardens Stow-on-the-Wold Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1DQ
Part 2 of 2 - Conservation application ref Stockwell Davies - Rebecca Whitby 0526 - Sycamore - Sever ivy from ground level to 2m. Remove deadwood from the south crown. Remove failed branches. Prune of
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 10 Eastview Close Stow-on-the-Wold Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1BS
Erection of single-storey rear extension with associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-12-23
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A brief summary of Stow-on-the-Wold in Gloucestershire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stow-on-the-Wold a particularly low-crime area.
Stow-on-the-Wold has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stow-on-the-Wold and Maugersbury. 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 Stow-on-the-Wold includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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, Stow-on-the-Wold planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.stowonthewold.net/. 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 Stow-on-the-Wold
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Stow-on-the-Wold. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stow-on-the-Wold may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stow-on-the-Wold were tree works (11), discharge of conditions (8), listed building and heritage (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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