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Planning in Tewkesbury

Approved
97%
61 of 62 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About Tewkesbury

Tewkesbury is a historic market town in northern Gloucestershire, notable for its rich heritage that began with the construction of Tewkesbury Abbey in the 12th century. Strategically located at the confluence of the River Severn and River Avon, it has evolved into a vital trading hub, further enhanced by railway and motorway connections via the M5 and M50. The town serves as the administrative centre of the Borough of Tewkesbury, which shares a border with Worcestershire, defined primarily by the Carrant Brook. The town has a population of approximately 10,663 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tewkesbury district.

Property prices in Tewkesbury show an average sale price of £354,497, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Tewkesbury has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Tewkesbury 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 Tewkesbury, 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, 103 planning applications were submitted near Tewkesbury. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Tewkesbury?
In the last 24 months, 103 planning applications were submitted near Tewkesbury. The approval rate is 97%.
How long do planning decisions take near Tewkesbury?
The average planning decision time near Tewkesbury is 57 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 Tewkesbury?
The planning approval rate near Tewkesbury is 97%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Tewkesbury?
The most common type of planning application near Tewkesbury is tree works applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Tewkesbury?
You can search and track planning applications near Tewkesbury on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.