How long do planning decisions take near Tuffley?

The average planning decision time near Tuffley is 34 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 Tuffley?

The planning approval rate near Tuffley is 77%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Tuffley?

The most common type of planning application near Tuffley is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Tuffley?

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Tuffley, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Tuffley, Gloucestershire.

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About Tuffley

Tuffley is a vibrant suburb located within the city of Gloucester in Gloucestershire, England. As an unparished ward, it lies close to the scenic Robinswood Hill, offering a mix of residential areas and green spaces that could influence local planning applications and development opportunities.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £282,340 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Gloucester
Parliamentary constituency: Gloucester
LSOA: Gloucester 012B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Tuffley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Tuffley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Tuffley.

- 194 Reservoir Road Gloucester GL4 6SB
Single storey rear extension
Council: Gloucester | Date: 2026-05-11
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- 8 St Barnabas Close Gloucester GL1 5LH
Garage Conversion and roof improvements
Council: Gloucester | Date: 2026-03-23
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- 234 Stroud Road Gloucester GL4 0AU
Discharge of Conditions 3 (surface water drainage strategy), 4 (driveway - surfacing and drainage), and 8 (materials) of planning permission ref 22/00692/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gloucester | Date: 2026-01-30
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- Land Adjacent To Blackbridge Allotments New Dawn View Gloucester
Discharge of Condition 7 (external lighting details) of permission ref. 25/00141/REM which was for the Reserved Matters approval of 30 dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gloucester | Date: 2026-01-06
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- BT Openreach Pole WGPK6R9M WP1 West Of 323 Stroud Road Gloucester
Erection of one 9m light wooden pole (28 Day notification)
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Gloucester | Date: 2025-12-10
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- 234 Stroud Road Gloucester GL4 0AU
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Suds maintenance and implementation) , 4 (drainage strategy) and 8 (materials) of permisson 22/00692/FUL
Type: Conditions | Council: Gloucester | Date: 2025-11-19
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- 3 Hill Road Gloucester GL4 6ST
T1 - Holly. Large for species, has become sparse and possibly in decline. Our client wishes to fell to ground level and re-plant with suitable replacement. T2 - Maple. Prune back on garden side by app
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gloucester | Date: 2025-09-30
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- 2 Rivendell Court Gloucester GL4 6DA
Lawful Development certificate sought for existing use as Class C3 dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Council: Gloucester | Date: 2024-10-25
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- 1 Rivendell Court Gloucester GL4 6DA
Use of the property as a childrens home for 1 young person
Status: Rejected | Council: Gloucester | Date: 2024-06-03
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- 2 Rivendell Court Gloucester GL4 6DA
Use of property as a childrens home for 1 young person (Lawful Development Certificate)
Status: Rejected | Council: Gloucester | Date: 2024-06-03
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A brief summary of Tuffley in Gloucestershire

Property prices in Tuffley show an average sale price of £282,340, 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 Tuffley a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Tuffley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Robin's Wood Hill Quarry SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Tuffley

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Tuffley. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Tuffley.

The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Tuffley were outline applications (3), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (3).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were 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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