Upper Swell, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Swell, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Upper Swell
Upper Swell is a civil parish located in the picturesque Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 389 residents, making it a small but vibrant community ideal for those interested in local planning applications and developments.
District: Swell
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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 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Swell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Swell.
- 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 Swell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Upper Swell.
- - Upper Swell Farm Upper Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1EW
A row of 17 Small-leaved Lime (Tilia cordata). The trees are around 8m tall and planted 2m apart. The required works are to: remove the less mature trees (Indicated in red on plan - 8 in total) Thin a
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - Bowl Farm House Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LE
Re-roofing of existing barns in natural stone slates, including new roofing felt, replacement rooflights and rainwater goods
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2021-03-25
View full details - - Abbotswood House Tewkesbury Road Stow-On-The-Wold Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1EN
Reinforcement of meadow to form helicopter landing area and approach track, with associated drainage and flush ground lighting (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2019-05-17
View full details - - Bowl Farmhouse The Bowl Lower Swell CHELTENHAM Gloucestershire GL54 1LE
Alterations and additions to include side extension to farmhouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2011-02-10
View full details - - Bowl Farmhouse The Bowl Lower Swell CHELTENHAM Gloucestershire GL54 1LE
Conversion of the barn complex to create four residential units, including alterations to the buildings, the construction of a single-storey link extension, the construction of an extension to Barn 6
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2011-02-10
View full details - - Bowl Farm The Bowl Lower Swell CHELTENHAM Gloucestershire GL54 1LE
Conversion of stable block into two dwellings; conversion of traditional farm buildings into two dwellings; construction of single storey link building and construction of garage/annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2011-02-10
View full details - - Land At Sheep Wash Barn Swell Buildings Farm Lower Swell CHELTENHAM Gloucestershire GL54 1HG
Erection of an agricultural worker's dwelling (reserved matters)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2008-10-14
View full details - - Sheep Wash Barn Swell Buildings Farm Lower Swell Gloucestershire GL54 1HG
Change of use of part of agricultural barn for the storage and processing of used rapeseed cooking oil to form bio-diesel
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2008-04-28
View full details - - Land At Sheep Wash Barn Swell Buildings Farm Lower Swell Gloucestershire GL54 1HG
Erection of agricultural worker's dwelling (outline application)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2008-04-28
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A brief summary of Upper Swell in Gloucestershire
Upper Swell is a civil parish located in the picturesque Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 389 residents, making it a small but vibrant community ideal for those interested in local planning applications and developments. It sits within the Swell district.
Property prices in Upper Swell 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 Swell a particularly low-crime area.
Upper Swell has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lower Swell, Upper Swell. 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 Swell includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): New Park Quarry SSSI; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Upper Swell 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 Upper Swell
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Upper Swell. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Upper Swell.
The average decision time of 41 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 Swell were tree works (6), full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Lower Swell planning applications
- Longborough planning applications
- Stow-on-the-Wold planning applications
- Condicote planning applications
- Donnington planning applications
- Sezincote planning applications
- Lower Slaughter planning applications
- Upper Slaughter planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.