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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Cheltenham Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates

5,644Searchable applications

0Recorded as pending

76%Approval rate · 772 approved or refused records

188Refused applications

584 approved · 188 refused · 232 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 19 Jul 2021 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas7 mapped area records

Article 4 direction areas1 mapped area records1 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified

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More application records

Not published26/01549/AMEND
Non-material amendment to the wording of condition 4 of planning permission ref 26/00001/REM to allow for the on-site material sample panels to be inspected and approved by the Local Planning Authority before construction of the external facades, rather than before any above-ground construction of the Innovation Centre and Mobility Hub buildings.
Land At West Cheltenham Southern Parcel Fiddlers Green Lane Cheltenham Gloucestershire
Received 30 Sept 2026
Not published26/01550/FUL
Erect single storey rear extension following removal of existing conservatory.
Tasheda The Reddings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6RL
Received 30 Sept 2026
Not published26/01551/CACN
T4 Holm Oak - Crown height reduction of 2m and spread by a maximum of 1.5m, cutting back to strong suitable secondary growth. Shape and balance. New shape indicated in red on image. T5 Holm Oak - Crown height reduction of 2m and spread by a maximum of 1.5m, cutting back to strong suitable secondary growth. Shape and balance. New shape indicated in red on image.
37 Tivoli Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2TD
Received 30 Sept 2026
Not published26/01552/CACN
T.1 - Sycamore - dead due to sooty bark disease (Cryptostroma corticale) - remove T.2 - Sycamore - dead due to sooty bark disease (Cryptostroma corticale) - remove T.3 - Sycamore - Crown dieback and wilting due to drought stress -possible SBD - remove T.4 - Sycamore - clean crown of major deadwood and hanging branches. T.5 - Sycamore - clean crown of major deadwood and hanging branches. T.6 - Sycamore - Sever ivy at ground level and strip up to 1m. Remove 1 lateral limb that has been partially severed on the tension side from previous ivy severance. T.7 - Sycamore - clean crown of major deadwood and hanging branches. T.8 - Ash - crown dieback throughout - lateral limb extending into garden area - remove leaving 1m stem from main branch union at ground level (coppice) T.9 - Holly - reduce crown height by 2.5m by reducing co-dominant leaders (x2) back to appropriate pruning point and shape lower canopy spread.
Stonewood Swindon Hall Grounds Church Road Swindon Village Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 9QR
Received 30 Sept 2026
Not published26/01553/FUL
Removal of existing locker units and replacement with 4 No. new Click and Collect parking bays.
ASDA Stores Limited Hatherley Lane Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6PN
Received 30 Sept 2026
Not published26/01553/ADV
Installation of new signage associated with the click and collect bays, including slat replacement sign within existing Totem sign, directional twin post signage, post mounted directional signage, and courier collection twin post signage.
ASDA Stores Limited Hatherley Lane Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6PN
Received 30 Sept 2026
Not published26/01555/CONDIT
Variation of Conditions 5 (working hours) and 6 (loading/unloading hours) of planning permission 99/00497/PF (CB19293/07) - to permit access to and use of the premises of Unit 9 between the hours 07:00 to 19:00 Monday to Friday; and 08:00 to 17:00 Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Maida Vale Business Centre Maida Vale Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire
Received 1 Oct 2026
Not published26/01556/CLPUD
Single storey rear extension.
28 Jersey Avenue Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 2SZ
Received 1 Oct 2026
Not published26/01557/FUL
Refurbishment of the restaurant to include a minor extension and associated internal and external works.
McDonalds Restaurants Ltd Kingsditch Retail Park Kingsditch Lane Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 9PX
Received 1 Oct 2026
Not published26/01559/ADV
Display of external signage and exhibition graphics at The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum, including two projecting exhibition banners, an external Spriitex display frame, and temporary exhibition-related window graphics/vinyls.
The Wilson Cheltenham Art Gallery And Museum Clarence Street Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3JT
Received 1 Oct 2026
Not published26/01562/CACN
Cedar of Lebanon: Current height approx 18 metres. 25% crown reduction (approx 4 metres height reduction).Tree structure to be maintained whilst reducing the overall size and improving the shape. Additionally, deadwood removal. Multi-stem Bay tree: Current height approx 13 metres. Removal of 2 or 3 stems to rebalance. 20% height reduction (approx 3 metres) and improved shaping all round. Coniferous tree: Current height approx 15 metres. Reduction in size to match bay tree height (approx 5 metres) & rebalance and trim shape, particularly sides overhang to drive way and car standing area.
19 Eldorado Crescent Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2PY
Received 1 Oct 2026
Not published26/01563/AMEND
Non-material amendment to planning permission 25/01778/FUL, seeking changes to windows.
193 London Road Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6HT
Received 1 Oct 2026
Not published26/01567/CACN
T1 Sycamore. Crown spread reduction of a maximum of 2.5m house side only, leaving a flowing branch line, cutting back to strong suitable secondary growth. Shape and balance. Crown lift up to 5m all around, removing secondary branches only. Remove all dead, dying and diseased wood down to 20mm in diameter. New shape indicated in red on image.
Grass Highway Verge Outside 14 Pittville Crescent Cheltenham Gloucestershire
Received 2 Oct 2026
Not published26/01569/FUL
Erection of an infill two-storey, 1-bedroom dwelling (Use Class C3) with an associated first-floor roof terrace, cycle storage and refuse storage facilities, following the demolition and internal relocation of existing external customer and refuse storage facilities associated with No. 56 High Street.
Deepam 56 High Street Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 1EE
Received 2 Oct 2026
Not published26/01570/CACN
T1 Yew: Situated in the small rear garden, this tree is becoming too big for its location and is causing significant shading within the garden and is now starting to encroach over the boundary to the neighbours garden. Request permission to reduce the size of the outer canopy by up to 25% (max 1.5m for overextended branches) and thin out the crown by removing the inferior internal growth, to maintain its size within the garden boundary and provide more light into the garden.
Witney Court Western Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire
Received 2 Oct 2026
Not published26/01571/ADV
New fascia sign, projecting sign and window manifestations
Taco Bell 211 High Street Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3HH
Received 5 Oct 2026
Not published26/01572/FUL
Erection of three dwellings, together with associated landscaping, access and drainage.
Atherstone 17 Church Road St Marks Cheltenham Gloucestershire
Received 5 Oct 2026
Not published26/01573/CACN
1. All trees on the side boundary, there is insufficient space for these trees to grow and they are far too close to the boundary. Fell all trees by sections to near ground level, 2. Pyracantha in small garden. This tree is becoming far too large for this location. Fell to near ground level.
Cranley Wellington Square Cheltenham Gloucestershire
Received 5 Oct 2026
Not published26/01574/CACN
T1. Moutain Ash. Prune back encroaching branches giving 0.5m clearance. T2. Copper Beech. Prune back encroaching and overhanging branches from building, roof and telephone cable, giving 1m clearance. T4. Crab Apple. Crown reduction works, specification to include. A height reduction of 1.5m and spread reduction of 0.5m. cutting back to strong secondary growth, shape and balance, leaving a flowing branch line. Remove basal growth. T7. Cherry. Crown reduction works, specification to include. A height reduction of 0.75m and spread reduction of 0.50m. T9. Greengage. Crown reduction works, specification to include. A height reduction of 2m and spread reduction of 2.5m East side and 1m West side. Prune away from street light to give 0.5m clearance. Crown lift over footway up to 2m. Remove basal growth. cutting back to strong secondary growth, shape and balance, leaving a flowing branch line. T10. Lime. Remove all epicormic growth up to 5m and inspect trifurcated unions from 2m.
Park Gate Park Place Cheltenham Gloucestershire
Received 5 Oct 2026
Not published26/01577/FUL
Proposed partial conversion of the existing garage, the installation of a new permeable driveway, replacement and new windows and doors, and the installation of solar panels.
29 Sedgewick Gardens Up Hatherley Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 3QD
Received 6 Oct 2026
Not published26/01580/CACN
T1 Apple - remove, as tree is resting on the summerhouse now and has fungus on stem.
10 Sydenham Road South Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6EF
Received 6 Oct 2026
Not published26/01581/CACN
T1- Hornbeam- Reduce all over by 2.5-3m and maintain a balanced crown.
Queens Court Queens Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire
Received 6 Oct 2026
Not published26/01584/TPO
Sycamore removal.
7 Greenway Park Greenway Lane Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6HQ
Received 6 Oct 2026
Not published26/01587/CACN
Prune Apple tree by approx 1/3.
16 Christchurch Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2PL
Received 6 Oct 2026

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What these statistics cover

These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Cheltenham Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.

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