How long do planning decisions take near Whaddon (GL52)?

The average planning decision time near Whaddon (GL52) is 26 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 Whaddon (GL52)?

The planning approval rate near Whaddon (GL52) is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Whaddon (GL52)?

The most common type of planning application near Whaddon (GL52) is listed building consent applications, with 38 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Whaddon (GL52)?

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Whaddon (GL52), Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Whaddon (GL52), Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Whaddon (GL52) are administered by Cheltenham Borough Council. View the full Cheltenham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

District: Brookthorpe-with-Whaddon

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £434,214 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cheltenham
Parliamentary constituency: Cheltenham
LSOA: Cheltenham 014C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Whaddon (GL52).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whaddon (GL52).

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 Whaddon (GL52) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

48 planning applications found near Whaddon (GL52).

26/00959/DISCON · Received: Mon 15 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 - Oakley Farm Priors Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire
Discharge of Condition 18 (revised Construction Traffic Environmental Management Plan) of planning permission 24/00251/CONDIT.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-06-16
26/00959/DISCON - Oakley Farm Priors Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire
Discharge of Condition 18 (revised Construction Traffic Environmental Management Plan) of planning permission 24/00251/CONDIT.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-06-16
- Oakley Farm Priors Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire
Discharge of Condition 18 (revised Construction Traffic Environmental Management Plan) of planning permission 24/00251/CONDIT.
Type: Conditions | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-06-15
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26/00893/AMEND - Oakley Farm Priors Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5AQ
Non-material amendment to planning permission 24/00251/CONDIT - revisions to the wording of conditions 10, 11, 12 and 27 to clarify the requirements relating to the commencement of development.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-06-03
26/00894/AMEND - Oakley Farm Priors Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5AQ
Non-material amendment to planning permission 23/01691/REM - revisions to the wording of condition 22 to allow the commencement of development within those areas or phases of the development for which
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-06-03
- Verge Outside Byron Court Pittville Circus Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire
X2 roadside chestnut trees outside Byron court. T1:- reduce the carpark side overhang by approximately 3 meters and rebalance roadside crown. T2- reduce garden side overhang by approximately 2 metres.
Type: Heritage | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-06-03
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- Oakley Farm Priors Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5AQ
Non-material amendment to planning permission 23/01691/REM - revisions to the wording of condition 22 to allow the commencement of development within those areas or phases of the development for which
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-06-02
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- Oakley Farm Priors Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5AQ
Non-material amendment to planning permission 24/00251/CONDIT - revisions to the wording of conditions 10, 11, 12 and 27 to clarify the requirements relating to the commencement of development.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-06-02
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26/00883/FUL - 215A Hewlett Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6UF
Garage conversion and alterations.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-06-02
26/00853/DISCON - Oakley Farm Priors Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5AQ
Discharge of condition 17 (Detailed Site-Wide Energy Scheme) of planning permission 23/01691/REM.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-29
- Oakley Farm Priors Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5AQ
Discharge of condition 17 (Detailed Site-Wide Energy Scheme) of planning permission 23/01691/REM.
Type: Conditions | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-26
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26/00827/CACN - 187 Hewlett Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6UF
T1 Silver Birch - Reduce by 1.5m and shape to tidy.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-21
- 187 Hewlett Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6UF
T1 Silver Birch - Reduce by 1.5m and shape to tidy.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-21
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26/00782/FUL - 5 Willowherb Close Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5LD
Proposed single storey side extension and garage conversion into annexe.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-15
- 43 Priors Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5AG
Discharge of conditions 3 (SUDS), 4 (Landscaping), 18 (Materials) and 20 (Finished Floor Levels) of granted permission 25/01822/FUL.
Type: Conditions | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-05
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- St Kilda 193 Hewlett Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6UF
5 Day Notice to fell a fallen tree.
Type: Heritage | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-04-17
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- 11 Wessex Drive Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5AF
Proposed 3 metre extension to rear of property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-03-30
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- Charlecote Oakley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6NZ
T1 Beech - remove due to disease and decay.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-03-23
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- 34 Hayes Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 2QF
Discharge of condition 3 (materials) of planning permission 25/01957/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-03-13
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- Oakley Farm Priors Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5AQ
Discharge of condition 27(a) (Tree, Shrub and Hedgerow Retention and Removal Plan), 27(b) (Tree Protective Fencing), 27(c) (Arboricultural Monitoring Scheme) and 27(d) (Arboricultural Method Statement
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2025-10-07
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A brief summary of Whaddon (GL52) in Gloucestershire

Whaddon (GL52) is a settlement located in Gloucestershire, England. It sits within the Brookthorpe-with-Whaddon district.

Property prices in Whaddon (GL52) show an average sale price of £434,214, 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 Whaddon (GL52) a particularly low-crime area.

Whaddon (GL52) has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Prestbury, Cudnall Street, Central. 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 Whaddon (GL52) 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 Whaddon (GL52)

In the last 24 months, 127 planning applications were submitted near Whaddon (GL52). Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 26 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Whaddon (GL52) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 26 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Whaddon (GL52) were listed building and heritage (38), discharge of conditions (17), outline applications (12). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

12 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 7 were dismissed (42% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 58 applications
Refused: 4 applications
Awaiting decision: 65 applications

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