How long do planning decisions take near Westonbirt?

The average planning decision time near Westonbirt is 40 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 Westonbirt?

The planning approval rate near Westonbirt is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Westonbirt?

The most common type of planning application near Westonbirt is tree works applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Westonbirt?

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Westonbirt, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Westonbirt, Gloucestershire.

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About Westonbirt

Westonbirt is a village located within the civil parish of Westonbirt with Lasborough in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England. Known for its picturesque surroundings, Westonbirt offers a unique context for planning applications, particularly in relation to rural development and conservation efforts in this charming English countryside.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £495,530 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cotswold
Parliamentary constituency: South Cotswolds
LSOA: Cotswold 011C

Crime Statistics

2 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 1
other-theft: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Westonbirt.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Westonbirt based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Westonbirt.

- The Old Schoolhouse 1 Westonbirt Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8QT
T1 - Norway Spruce tree to be felled
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-02-02
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- Rose Cottage Westonbirt Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8QT
T1 - Copper Beech - Tip prune over cottage - Reducing the spread of the tree by up to 2.5 metres over the cottage. G1 - Laurel - cutback to boundary line. G3 - Yew & Maple - cut back to boundary line
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2023-11-03
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- Westonbirt Arboretum Westonbirt Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8QS
Works to make safe dead/diseased ash tree T9 of TPO 06/00265/TPO
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2023-02-22
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A brief summary of Westonbirt in Gloucestershire

Property prices in Westonbirt show an average sale price of £495,530, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Westonbirt is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Westonbirt has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Willesley, Westonbirt. 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 Westonbirt includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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 Westonbirt

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Westonbirt. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Westonbirt maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Westonbirt were tree works (6), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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