Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · Town
Planning applications in Tewkesbury are administered by Tewkesbury Borough Council. View the full Tewkesbury Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 10,663 (2021)
District: Tewkesbury
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £354,497 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tewkesbury
- Parliamentary constituency: Tewkesbury
- LSOA: Tewkesbury 001F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tewkesbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tewkesbury.
- 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 Tewkesbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Tewkesbury.
- - 40 East Street Tewkesbury Gloucestershire GL20 5NR
Felling of tree. Not sure what type of tree it is. Tree is very close to wall and growing towards another building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tewkesbury | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Salvation Army 37 High Street Tewkesbury Gloucestershire GL20 5BB
Installation of new fascia signage
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Tewkesbury | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - Russells Alms Houses Church Street Tewkesbury Gloucestershire GL20 5RZ
Installation of CCTV cameras to Alms House Trust building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Tewkesbury | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Tewkesbury a particularly low-crime area.
Tewkesbury has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Tewkesbury. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Tewkesbury includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Severn Ham, Tewkesbury SSSI. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Tewkesbury
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Tewkesbury.
The most common application types near Tewkesbury were tree works (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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