Wanswell, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wanswell, Gloucestershire.
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About Wanswell
Wanswell is part of the civil parish of Hamfallow in the Stroud district of Gloucestershire. Characterized by its rural landscape, the parish lacks a central village and is comprised of several hamlets and farms, including Abwell, Breadstone, Halmore, and Mobley, making it a unique area for planning applications focused on agricultural and residential developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £390,547 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stroud
- Parliamentary constituency: Stroud
- LSOA: Stroud 012A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wanswell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wanswell.
- 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 Wanswell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Wanswell.
- - Land Opposite The Laurels Wanswell Berkeley Gloucestershire
Erection of a self-build dwellinghouse (Class C3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Butlers Farm Halmore Lane Wanswell Berkeley Gloucestershire GL13 9SP
Change of use of an agricultural building to 1 no. dwelling house and associated operational development.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - 1 Poplar Villas Wanswell Berkeley Gloucestershire GL13 9RR
Erection of a single storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - The Old Granary Halmore Lane Wanswell Berkeley Gloucestershire GL13 9SP
Erection of a replacement outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Wanswell in Gloucestershire
Wanswell is part of the civil parish of Hamfallow in the Stroud district of Gloucestershire. Characterized by its rural landscape, the parish lacks a central village and is comprised of several hamlets and farms, including Abwell, Breadstone, Halmore, and Mobley, making it a unique area for planning applications focused on agricultural and residential developments.
Property prices in Wanswell show an average sale price of £390,547, 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 Wanswell a particularly low-crime area.
Wanswell has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sharpness Old Dock. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Wanswell includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Severn Estuary SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Severn Estuary; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Severn Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Severn Estuary. 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, Wanswell 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 Wanswell
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Wanswell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wanswell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wanswell were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 60% 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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Berkeley Heath planning applications
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.