How long do planning decisions take near The Beeches?

The average planning decision time near The Beeches is 35 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 The Beeches?

The planning approval rate near The Beeches is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near The Beeches?

The most common type of planning application near The Beeches is tree works applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near The Beeches?

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The Beeches, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near The Beeches, Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire · England · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Cotswold
Parliamentary constituency: South Cotswolds
LSOA: Cotswold 009F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near The Beeches.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Beeches.

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 The Beeches based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near The Beeches.

- 77 Partridge Way Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1BH
Erection of first-floor extension over garage and playroom with associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-04-01
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A brief summary of The Beeches in Gloucestershire

The Beeches is a settlement located in Gloucestershire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes The Beeches a particularly low-crime area.

The Beeches has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Cirencester Town Centre, Preston, Cirencester South. 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 The Beeches includes 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 The Beeches

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near The Beeches. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near The Beeches.

The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near The Beeches were tree works (8), discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (1). 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 12 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.

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