Wymans Brook, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wymans Brook, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wymans Brook are administered by Cheltenham Borough Council. View the full Cheltenham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wymans Brook
Wymans Brook is a district located in the north-west of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, named after the river that flows through it. This area is conveniently near key landmarks such as Cheltenham Racecourse, Pittville Park, and the Prince of Wales Stadium, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications. Its proximity to the established community of Swindon Village further enhances its appeal for development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cheltenham
- Parliamentary constituency: Cheltenham
- LSOA: Cheltenham 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wymans Brook.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wymans Brook.
- 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 Wymans Brook based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Wymans Brook.
- - Land North Of Swindon Lane Cheltenham Gloucestershire
Request for a screening opinion under the EIA Regulations (development of around 750 dwellings)
Type: Outline | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - 26/00781/CONDIT - Hunting Butts Farm Swindon Lane Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 4NZ
Variation of conditions 1 (approved plans) and 11 (hard and/or soft landscaping) of planning permission ref 25/00627/CONDIT to allow for amendments to the fenestration and landscaping
Status: Undecided | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2026-05-15 - - The Dovecote Hunting Butts Farm Swindon Lane Cheltenham Gloucestershire
Proposed ground floor and first floor extensions to The Dovecote and Owl Retreat.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 5 Seneca Way Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 4SG
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2025-07-31
View full details - - Hunting Butts Farm Swindon Lane Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 4NZ
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed hay and straw store.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 3 Ballinode Close Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 4SQ
Proposed front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - Unit 5 Wymans Brook Shopping Centre Windyridge Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 4RA
Proposed change of use of ground floor unit (number 5) from a hairdressers and tanning shop to a tattoo, piercing and beauty studio (Sui generis) with provision for retail (Class E)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2022-12-06
View full details - - 97 Denman Avenue Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 4GF
Erection of a garden studio in the rear garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2022-11-24
View full details - - 11 Seneca Way Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 4SG
Erection of single storey rear extension and a porch to the front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2022-06-08
View full details - - 21 Ballinode Close Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 4SQ
Non-material amendment to planning permission ref. 21/01828/FUL to porch overhang and change in materials to 2no. elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2021-10-22
View full details - - 21 Ballinode Close Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 4SQ
Proposed single storey front/side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2021-08-12
View full details - - 7 Distel Close Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 4SN
Erection of front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cheltenham | Date: 2007-02-23
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A brief summary of Wymans Brook in Gloucestershire
Wymans Brook is a district located in the north-west of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, named after the river that flows through it. This area is conveniently near key landmarks such as Cheltenham Racecourse, Pittville Park, and the Prince of Wales Stadium, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications. Its proximity to the established community of Swindon Village further enhances its appeal for development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wymans Brook a particularly low-crime area.
Wymans Brook has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Swindon Village, 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.
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Planning Activity in Wymans Brook
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Wymans Brook. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Wymans Brook.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wymans Brook were full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (14), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 28% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 49 smaller schemes were submitted.
13 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: 33 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 24 applications
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