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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62 approved · 204 refused · 210 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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- Decided26/02097/FUL
Internal and external amendments and removal of modern alterations, repair and refurbishment works to Grade II listed building, including new hardstanding, replacement doors and windows, and associated works to facilitate the continued commercial use
The Tythe Barn Barnsley Park Barnsley Gloucestershire
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02098/LBC
Internal and external amendments and removal of modern alterations, repair and refurbishment works to Grade II listed building, including new hardstanding, replacement doors and windows, and associated works to facilitate the continued commercial use
The Tythe Barn Barnsley Park Barnsley Gloucestershire
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02099/FUL
Installation of Air Source Heat Pump and refurbishment of dwarf wall in courtyard with associated works (part-retrospective)
Mill House Church Street Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8JG
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02100/LBC
Installation of Air Source Heat Pump and refurbishment of dwarf wall in courtyard with associated works (part-retrospective)
Mill House Church Street Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8JG
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02101/FUL
Erection of an ancillary inground fibreglass swimming pool with associated Cotswold stone paving surround within the front garden
18 Wyck Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2PN
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02102/LBC
Erection of an ancillary inground fibreglass swimming pool with associated Cotswold stone paving surround within the font garden
18 Wyck Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2PN
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02103/TPO
Tree species: Field MapleMature Field Maple.Proposed works: - Reduce canopy volume 40%- Cuts approximately 1.5-1.75m from branch tipsReasons for work: The tree's canopy is physically contacting the house, posing a risk of damage to brickwork, guttering, roof tiles, and external fixtures.- The proximity of large limbs increases the risk of impact damage during storms or high winds.- Seasonal leaf-fall is likely to block gutters and downpipes, increasing damp and drainage risks.- A significant reduction is required to ensure long-term safety, maintain adequate clearance from property, and prevent structural or cosmetic damage
41 Roman Way Lechlade Gloucestershire GL7 3BS
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02104/FUL
Erection of a single-storey rear extension, installation of two dormers and two rooflights, together with associated works
8 Beverston Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8TT
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02105/LBC
Beam strengthening and minor replacement stonework to facilitate conversion of office building to 9 no. residential units (additional works to those previously approved under 24/02118/LBC and 26/00340/LBC)
5 Dyer Street Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 2PP
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02110/TCONR
G1 Lime - reduction pruning away from road and roof.
Manor Farm Lower Slaughter Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2HP
Received 9 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02111/TCONR
1.group of dead trees (ash) - Fell2.Dying Robinia - Fell
East End House East End Fairford Gloucestershire GL7 4AP
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02112/COMPLY
Compliance with condition 3 (internal and external window and door details) of consent 26/00315/LBC - Erection of a porch extension and alterations to Somerford Keynes House. Alteration to Kings Cottage, the Coach House and adjoining outbuildings including the erection of two rear-facing roof dormers, to include a change to porch extension design, a reduction in the number of proposed rooflights and alterations to the approved layouts (further to listed building consent 24/00209/LBC)
Somerford Keynes House Somerford Keynes Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 6DN
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02114/TPO
Works as per Tree Condition Survey Report (VTA) including felling of 74 dead or diseased trees
FPA Block L Fire Service College London Road Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0RH
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02115/TCONR
T1 - Horse Chestnut - reduce crown spread by approx 2 meters, closer to edge of present crown retrenchment, to encourage re-generation and stabilize crown
8 Edwards College Silver Street South Cerney Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5TR
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02116/AGFO
Prior notification for the erection of a single storey store shed, constructed similar to the adjacent chicken house, timber framed and clad, mounted on concrete block wall and any associated works
Dovers Orchard Farm Hoo Lane Chipping Campden Gloucestershire
Received 14 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02117/FUL
Increase the height of existing side boundary wall from 1.3 metres to 1.8 metres
Kimblewick Cottage Withington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 4DA
Received 14 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02118/DMPO
Application to modify the Section 106 agreement associated with planning permission 23/02682/FUL pursuant to S106A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (As Amended) and the Town and Country Planning (Modification and Discharge of Planning Obligations Regulations 1992) to amend the affordable housing provision by converting 3 first home units on the site to open market dwellings
Land West Of Worwell Farmhouse Cirencester Road Tetbury Gloucestershire
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02119/FUL
Erection of single storey rear extension with associated works
15 Suffolk Close Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8RQ
Received 14 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02121/TCONR
1. To fell to ground level and remove large Sycamore tree on side of bank growing over property. (T1). 2. To fell to ground level and remove Pine tree next to sycamore (T2)
Ashwood The Quarry Brockhampton Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5XL
Received 14 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02124/COMPLY
Compliance with condition 10 (repointing) 11 (render) of consent 24/03793/LBC - Demolition of porch and erection of single storey rear extension, internal and external alterations
Tollgate Park Street Stow-on-the-Wold Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1AJ
Received 14 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02125/TCONR
G2 - Western Red Cedar x8 - reduce height by 50% (approx. 6.0m height reduction)
Eastington House London Road Ampney St Peter Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5SJ
Received 14 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02126/TPO
1 - Copper Beech - 2.0m overall crown reduction to improve light into the property
7 Oaklands Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1FA
Received 14 Jul 2026 - Decided26/02127/TCONR
Mature Ash tree A1 adjacent to The property (The Heritage) identified on report and plan with advanced Ash Die back - remove.
Old Bakehouse Lower High Street Chipping Campden Gloucestershire GL55 6DZ
Received 14 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/02128/FUL
Removal of existing stables, and erection of a single storey detached dwelling; with associated parking, turning, landscaping, private amenity space and a new access
Land Parcel To The South Of Greenbank Cottage Kineton Guiting Power Gloucestershire
Received 14 Jul 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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