Upper Slaughter, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Slaughter, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Upper Slaughter
Upper Slaughter is a picturesque village nestled in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, located 4 miles southwest of Stow-on-the-Wold. Accessed via the historic Fosse Way (A429), it is adjacent to its twin village, Lower Slaughter, and close to other charming villages like Bourton-on-the-Water and Daylesford. The village is beautifully set along both banks of the River Eye, featuring the Anglican parish church dedicated to Saint Peter, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications.
Population: 177 (2021)
District: Cotswold
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £366,775 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cotswold
- Parliamentary constituency: North Cotswolds
- LSOA: Cotswold 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Slaughter.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Slaughter.
- 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 Slaughter based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Upper Slaughter.
- - The Orchards Upper Slaughter Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2JB
1 - Flowering Cherry - reduce by 2.5m to tidy 2 - Evergreen shrub - trim to tidy 3 - Silver Birch - reduce height by approx. 3-4m and shape 4 - Ivy-clad Silver Birch - remove to above-ground level 5 -
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 5 The Square Upper Slaughter Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2JF
Replacement internal floors and installation of cork insulation to external wall with replastering (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - River House Upper Slaughter Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2JB
Ash- T1, T2,T3 Ash dieback. Trees adjacent to public right of way- fell trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Home Farm Cottage Upper Slaughter Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2JD
T1 - Lime - Crown raise to 5 metres. Remove epicormic growth.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Lords Of The Manor Hotel Upper Slaughter Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2JD
T1 - Yew - Crown raise to 5.5 metres over highway. Crown raise to 4.5 metres garden side. Reduce height by up to 3 metres T2 - Yew - Remove central dead stem. Reduce remaining height by up to 2 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Stable Flat The Dingle Upper Slaughter Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2JA
T1 - Sycamore - Remove major deadwood. Remove lower epicormic growth and self set elder. T2 - Sycamore - Remove major deadwood. Remove lower epicormic growth and self set elder
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Manor Cottage Upper Slaughter Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2JD
T1- Whitebeam - Reduce by up to 2.5 metres, Crown raise to 4 metres T2 - Yew - Trim to shape T3 - Plumb - Reduce by 2 metres to just above old points, crown raise to 2 meters T6 - Apple - Formative fr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Stable Flat The Dingle Upper Slaughter Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2JA
Ash (T17) - Fell due to ash die back
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-07-22
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A brief summary of Upper Slaughter in Gloucestershire
Upper Slaughter is a picturesque village nestled in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, located 4 miles southwest of Stow-on-the-Wold. Accessed via the historic Fosse Way (A429), it is adjacent to its twin village, Lower Slaughter, and close to other charming villages like Bourton-on-the-Water and Daylesford. The village is beautifully set along both banks of the River Eye, featuring the Anglican parish church dedicated to Saint Peter, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 177 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cotswold district.
Property prices in Upper Slaughter show an average sale price of £366,775, 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 Upper Slaughter a particularly low-crime area.
Upper Slaughter has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lower Slaughter, Upper Slaughter. 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 Upper Slaughter 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 Upper Slaughter
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Upper Slaughter. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Upper Slaughter.
The average decision time of 45 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 Slaughter were tree works (9), listed building and heritage (3), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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- Lower Slaughter planning applications
- Bourton-on-the-Water planning applications
- Lower Swell planning applications
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- Clapton-on-the-Hill planning applications
- Cold Aston planning applications
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