How long do planning decisions take near Withington?

The average planning decision time near Withington is 36 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 Withington?

The planning approval rate near Withington is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Withington?

The most common type of planning application near Withington is tree works applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Withington?

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Withington, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Withington, Gloucestershire.

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Planning applications in Withington are administered by Cotswold District Council. View the full Cotswold District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Withington

Withington is a picturesque Cotswold village and civil parish located in Gloucestershire, England, approximately 7 miles southeast of Cheltenham and 8 miles north of Cirencester. The village is traversed by the River Coln and encompasses the hamlets of Hilcot, Foxcote, and Cassey Compton. As of the 2021 census, Withington has a population of 510, making it a small but vibrant community for potential planning applications.

Population: 514 (2021)

District: Cotswold

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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: Cotswold
Parliamentary constituency: North Cotswolds
LSOA: Cotswold 003G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Withington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

15 planning applications found near Withington.

- The Old Rectory Withington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 4BG
Compliance with conditions 9 (Boundary Walls) and 11 (Tennis court fencing) of permission 25/04060/FUL Variation of condition 2 (plans), 9 (garden walls), 10 (hard landscaping), 11 (fencing details),
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-07-06
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26/02051/COMPLY - The Old Rectory Withington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 4BG
Compliance with conditions 9 (Boundary Walls) and 11 (Tennis court fencing) of permission 25/04060/FUL Variation of condition 2 (plans), 9 (garden walls), 10 (hard landscaping), 11 (fencing details),
Status: Undecided | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-07-06
26/01786/FUL - Mulberry Harnham Lane Withington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 4DD
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of permission 25/04040/FUL (Erection of rear extension with associated works. Demolition of garage) to allow for amendment to extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-10
- Mulberry Harnham Lane Withington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 4DD
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of permission 25/04040/FUL (Erection of rear extension with associated works. Demolition of garage) to allow for amendment to extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-09
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- The Close Withington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 4BB
Reduce 4 Lawson Cypress Trees by 4-5 metres which overlook neighbourts boundary. See Plan G1. Raise Crown Lawson Cypress on Tree G2 to gutter height to allow more light to beneath to neighbour
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-04-29
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- Daffodil House Chedworth Road Withington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 4BN
1. To crown lift away from road and reduce by approx. 4-5m in height, to growth points Lime Tree (T1) on boundary, close to road. 2. To crown reduce Weeping Beech (T2) by approx 2-3 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-03-24
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- Riverside Cottage Woodbridge Lane Withington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 4BP
Certificate of Lawful Proposed Use or Development under section 192 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for alterations to fenestration and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-02-24
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- Woodcot Chedworth Road Withington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 4BN
T1 & T2 Cupressus - Fell to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-01-21
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- Heystone House Withington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 4BE
T1- Copper Beech- Reduce Crown back to previous pruning points to maintain distance from the house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-10-29
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- Land At Grid Reference 403368 215623 Withington Gloucestershire
Diversion of the high voltage (HV) overhead lines at Willowside, Withington to an underground route and subsequent removal of a section of OH line and poles
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-06-24
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- Kingston House Withington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 4DA
Two Pine trees in the rear garden- Fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-06-20
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- Manor Hall Chedworth Road Withington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 4BN
1 x Thuja plicata no.0103 & 1x X Cupressocyparis Leylandii 'Gold Rider' no.0107. to be removed. trees have a low aesthetic and ecological value.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-05-21
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- Maple House Withington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 4DA
T1 Ash (with large amounts of dieback and damaging stone wall-over children's play area) Remove to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-09-11
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- Manor Hall Chedworth Road Withington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 4BN
1 x Multi-stemmed Laburnum anagyroides no.21 removal, poor shape and of low aesthetic value, predominant root plate on the front side, minimal roots wall side with two minor anchoring roots entering w
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-06-26
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- Land South Of Cleevely Cottage Harnham Lane Withington Gloucestershire
Permission in Principle for up to No. 2 dwellings with parking, landscaping and associated works
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2023-02-22
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A brief summary of Withington in Gloucestershire

Property prices in Withington 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 Withington a particularly low-crime area.

Withington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Withington. 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 Withington includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 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 Withington

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Withington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.

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

The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Withington were tree works (8), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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