Woolstone, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woolstone, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Woolstone are administered by Cheltenham Borough Council. View the full Cheltenham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Woolstone
Woolstone is a quaint village located in the Tewkesbury district of Gloucestershire, now part of the parish of Oxenton. Situated approximately 5 miles from Cheltenham, it lies on the north bank of the Tirle Brook, beneath Crane Hill. With a rich history, Woolstone features the grade II* listed St Martin's Church and had a population of 85 recorded in 1931, making it a small yet significant community for potential planning applications.
District: Oxenton
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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: Cheltenham
- Parliamentary constituency: Cheltenham
- LSOA: Cheltenham 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woolstone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woolstone.
- 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 Woolstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
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A brief summary of Woolstone in Gloucestershire
Woolstone is a quaint village located in the Tewkesbury district of Gloucestershire, now part of the parish of Oxenton. Situated approximately 5 miles from Cheltenham, it lies on the north bank of the Tirle Brook, beneath Crane Hill. With a rich history, Woolstone features the grade II* listed St Martin's Church and had a population of 85 recorded in 1931, making it a small yet significant community for potential planning applications. It sits within the Oxenton district.
Property prices in Woolstone 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 Woolstone a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Woolstone 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woolstone 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 Woolstone
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Woolstone.
The most common application types near Woolstone were discharge of conditions (2), listed building and heritage (1).
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
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- Oxenton planning applications
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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.