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Cotswold District Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Cotswold District Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates4,325Searchable applications
484Recorded as pending
23%Approval rate · 266 approved or refused records
204Refused applications
62 approved · 204 refused · 210 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Nov 2021 to 30 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 4 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Skip to main contentLocal plan Planning and buildingConservation areas Historic buildings and conservation areas
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas144 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas22 mapped area records0 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- Decided26/01478/FUL
Erection of single-storey link extension to dwelling, erection of sauna and plant room, installation of pool and associated works
Puckham Barn Whittington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 4EX
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/01479/TPO
1 - Sycamore - 3.0m overall crown reduction and remove selected limb to minimise overlong limbs in the crown and allow more light into the property
8 The Old Estate Yard Down Ampney Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5BD
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/01480/PPROW
Definitive Map Modification Order Applications: Additional Footpaths from public footpath KEA35 to public footpath KEA27 at Southrop, Eastleach Parish
Coate Farmhouse Eastleach Gloucestershire
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/01482/FUL
Erection of single storey rear conservatory, front extension and porch, amendments to fenestration and associated works
Riverbank Gloucester Road Andoversford Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 4HR
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/01483/FUL
Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch
8 Bishops Walk Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1JH
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/01484/TPO
2657 - Lawson Cypress (dead) - fell.2670 - Ash (dead) - fell.2762 - Ash (dead) - fell.2765 - Sycamore (dead) - fell.2770 - Sycamore with sooty bark - fell.2780 - Apple (dead) - fell.2783 - Apple (dead) - fell.5071 - Elm (dead) - fell.5139 - Maple - reduce the height by 3.0m and spread of the tree by up to 1.5 metres due to crown in decline.
Abbey Grounds Dugdale Road Cirencester Gloucestershire
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/01485/LBC
Replacement of second floor bathroom floor covering, removal of existing water-damaged floorboards and replacement with natural stone tiles and associated works
Terrance House 34 London Street Fairford Gloucestershire GL7 4AH
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/01489/FUL
Replacement of existing conservatory with a single-storey rear extension incorporating a mansard and flat roof with roof lantern, and erection of a detached garden workshop/storage building at Orchard House Formerly known as Clare House
Orchard House Norcote Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5RJ
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/01490/TPO
Tree 1. Walnut overhanging from The Rectory, Gloucester Road, Stratton, Cirencester, GL7 2LJ. Remove the dead stub over the lawn back to the junction of the live branch. Reduce the 1 large branch growing towards the other Walnut by up to 3m to allow more light into the garden.Tree 2. Walnut on the lawn. Reduce all over by up to 3m to leave no less than 9m tall and with a radial spread of approximately 8m
Walnut Ridge Gloucester Road Stratton Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 2LJ
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/01492/LBC
Addition of further solar panels to a stable block (previous listed building consent granted 11/02264/LBC for existing solar panels) on the same roof
Stapenhill Farm Paxford Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 9LJ
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/01494/DD
1. Mature Lime tree with tall (25m plus), from which major dead wood that is being shed from the tree into the garden2. Ash trees along boundary - Take down 5 No ash trees with Ash dieback disease located close to and or over the wall. These are young to medium aged trees (approximately 40 years) self-set and with a mean diameter at chest height of 38cm, top height estimated 18 meters
Adams Cottage Rodmarton Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 6PE
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/01496/COMPLY
Compliance with conditions 3 (details) and 7 (porch details) of permission 25/02943/FUL, and conditions 2 (details) and 6 (porch details) of permission 25/02944/LBC - Single-storey rear side extension, associated internal alterations, and single-storey Garden Room.
20 The Square Bibury Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5NS
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/01497/TCONR
T1 Yew - reduce by up to 4m and shape to form a smaller crown
Cotswold House Oxford Street Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0LA
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/01498/FUL
Installation of air conditioning unit to orangery, outdoor kitchen, and extended stone paving with associated works
Sandywell Garden Cottage Sandywell Park Whittington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 4HF
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/01499/LBC
Installation of air conditioning unit to orangery, outdoor kitchen, and extended stone paving with associated works
Sandywell Garden Cottage Sandywell Park Whittington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 4HF
Received 13 May 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01500/LBC
Strip and re-tile roof of domestic outbuilding
Outbuilding At 22 - 24 Eastleach Gloucestershire
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/01501/COMPLY
Compliance with conditions 5 (method statement) and 6 (archaeological work) of permission 25/03289/FUL - Reconstruction of an existing stone boundary wall
The Black Cat Cafe Market Place Northleach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3EE
Received 14 May 2026 - Decided26/01502/FUL
Variation of condition 2 (Plans) of permission 24/03795/FUL - (Erection of a self-build agricultural worker's dwelling (alternative siting to that approved under 24/01716/REM) and associated access) to increase dwelling size, amend siting, design and access, and discharge of condition 5 (Sample Materials)
Sybils Farm Evenlode Gloucestershire
Received 14 May 2026 - Decided26/01504/NONMAT
Non-material amendment of 25/03765/FUL to relocate entrance door and alter fenestration of extension - Erection of single-storey extension
Annexe High Cross Farm Elkstone Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9PA
Received 14 May 2026 - Decided26/01505/COMPLY
Compliance with condition 2 (Roofing materials) of consent 25/04049/LBC - Structural repairs to tower roof. Repairs to nave and chancel roofs including installation of thermal insulation and associated works. Works to tower render and windows. Works to nave window and Norman doorway (part retrospective)
Bartholomew House Newington Bagpath Kingscote Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8GH
Received 14 May 2026 - Decided26/01506/FUL
Conversion of loft to additional living space with rooflights including the erection of a rear dormer. Installation of new fenestration with associated works.
17 De Borg Close Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8TW
Received 14 May 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01507/FUL
Erection of single storey extensions, fenestration alterations, internal works and repairs to main dwelling. Partial redevelopment, Internal works, fenestration alterations and repairs to outbuilding. Erection of outbuildings. Erection of extension to outbuilding and alterations to swimming pool. Associated hard landscaping works.
Rissington Mill Rissington Mill Lane Little Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2PD
Received 14 May 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01509/FUL
Erection of a two-storey side extension, double garage with associated works and landscaping
Foxleaze Preston Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5PS
Received 14 May 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01510/FUL
Replacement windows and doors, erection of single-storey side extension, alterations to vehicular access and pedestrian gate with associated fencing, and removal of willow tree
20 Wyck Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2PN
Received 14 May 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Cotswold District 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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