Upper Rissington, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Rissington, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Upper Rissington
Upper Rissington is a village and civil parish nestled in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England, situated approximately 2.5 miles east of Bourton-on-the-Water. As one of the highest villages in the Cotswolds, it boasts an elevation of 275 meters, making it a notable location for planning applications, particularly those related to development and conservation in elevated areas.
Population: 1,999 (2021)
District: Cotswold
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cotswold
- Parliamentary constituency: North Cotswolds
- LSOA: Cotswold 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Rissington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Rissington.
- 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 Upper Rissington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Upper Rissington.
- - Land Off Delfin Way Upper Rissington Gloucestershire
Erection of 26 dwellings (100% affordable), including associated access, parking, landscaping and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 5 Mitchell Way Upper Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2QD
Certificate of Lawful Proposed Use or Development under Section 192 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for the conversion of garage to office space with bifold doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Land At Sandy Lane Court Upper Rissington Gloucestershire
Erection of 4no. dwellings and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Upper Rissington in Gloucestershire
Upper Rissington is a village and civil parish nestled in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England, situated approximately 2.5 miles east of Bourton-on-the-Water. As one of the highest villages in the Cotswolds, it boasts an elevation of 275 meters, making it a notable location for planning applications, particularly those related to development and conservation in elevated areas. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,999 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cotswold district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Upper Rissington a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Upper Rissington includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 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 Upper Rissington
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Upper Rissington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Upper Rissington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Upper Rissington were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.