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Cheltenham planning applications
8,302 applications. 97% approved. 46 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 8,302 planning applications from Cheltenham. 1,557 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 97% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Cheltenham: 1,723 applications received in the last year, 1,557 decisions published.
Cheltenham takes a median of 49 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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26/01646/TPO Awaiting decision
18 Bournside Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 3AH
To reduce 3 x large Horse Chestnut by approx 40% and reshape to prevent any further snap outs over the newly laid lawn. Trees are in a state of decline and are suffering from leaf blight.
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26/01638/TPO Granted
7 Greenway Park Greenway Lane Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6HQ
Removal of two sycamores in serious decline and three pines at risk of failure due to root plate instability and increased exposure to prevailing winds
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26/01631/CLPUD Awaiting decision
8 The Verneys Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7DB
Roof to be replaced with tiles of similar colour and material, chimney stack to be removed above the roof line
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26/01627/FUL Awaiting decision
1 Albert Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 2QY
Proposed widening of rear vehicular access (on Pittville Crescent Lane) and installation of replacement roller shutter door.
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26/01629/CACN Granted
4 Cedar Court Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7RB
Mature silver birch tree on the front lawn: crown reduce in height by approx 2 meters, bring the sides in to match, crown raise all round to approx 3.5 meters from ground level.
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26/01630/CACN Granted
55 Byron Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 7EY
T1- Goat Willow, Remove to ground level and grind out stump.
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26/01619/CACN Granted
Ashfield House Bayshill Lane Bayshill Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire
Cherry tree to the right of the gated entrance:- reduce all over back to previous points, approximately 1m. Silver birch tree near the carports:- reduce all over by approximately 2 meters . Alder tree on the rear lawn next to wall:- fell to ground level to preserve the wall.
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26/01620/TPO Granted
15 Charlton Park Gate Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7DJ
Mature red oak in the rear garden:- tree in steady decline with bleeding patches, significant dead in the crown and suspected honey fungus infection. Fell to ground level.
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26/01625/CACN Awaiting decision
10 Ariel Lodge Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 2TA
Larch: remove
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26/01621/CACN Granted
Park House Thirlestaine Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7AS
Beech. Prune to previous points. Height reduction of around 0.3m. Lateral reduction of around 1-1.2m. Cedar. Trim lower side branches, garden side only. Lateral reduction of around 1-1.2m Cypress. Remove (partially dead)
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26/01624/CACN Granted
Prinbox Works Lypiatt Street Cheltenham Gloucestershire
Robinia: crown lift to 0.5m above the wall
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26/01623/CLPUD Awaiting decision
GCHQ Hubble Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 0EX
New prefabricated building with all associated works.
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26/01606/TPO Granted
Grasshopper Green Church Walk Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 8BH
T1: Beech Tree: Reduce 3m in height and up to 2.5m on the side, tree is at risk of failure.
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26/01600/CLPUD Awaiting decision
Former Honeybourne Line Honeybourne Way Cheltenham Gloucestershire
New shared public footpath and cycleway, and associated works
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26/01603/FUL Awaiting decision
20 The Oaks Up Hatherley Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 3TS
Rear single storey extension
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26/01612/TPO Awaiting decision
6 St Stephens Manor Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 3GF
T2 Oak Remove.
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26/01601/CACN Awaiting decision
Hazelwood Tudor Lodge Drive Cheltenham Gloucestershire
T.1- Holm oak - located within front driveway - remove to ground level, T.2 - Monkey puzzle - located within grassed area next to T.1 - poor form due to proximity to holm oak, dieback within crown - remove to ground level, replant with 2x Sorbus Aucuparia and 1 x Gleditsia triacanthos 'sunburst' .
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26/01604/TPO Granted
1 Pinetrees Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 0NB
To reduce by approx 3-4m and thin out 2 Holm Oak and Yew tree that have grown together and reshape.
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26/01605/CACN Granted
Flat 8 Albany Park Albany Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2UL
T1 Walnut reduce by 2.5m as it's very close to house.
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26/01614/CACN Granted
141 Hewlett Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6TS
T1 Horse Chestnut - Crown height reduction of 2m and spread by 1.5, crown lift roadside only up to 5m, prune back limb over car parking spaces, as indicated in red on image, cutting back to strong suitable secondary growth. Shape and balance. New shape indicated in red on image. T2 Maple - Crown height reduction of 3m and spread by 1.5m, cutting back to strong suitable secondary growth. Shape and balance. New shape indicated in red.
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26/01607/TPO Granted
Bucklehaven Stockton Close Cheltenham Gloucestershire
T1 Ash - SEMS: T5573 Encroaching third-party property. Cut back branches to give clearance of 2m from obstruction, including removal of debris off site. T4 Hawthorn Growing against fence. (ivy-clad and leaning heavily on fence). Fell to Ground Level
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26/01602/AMEND Awaiting decision
320 Swindon Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 9JT
Non-material amendment of granted permission 24/00642/CONDIT to allow for landscaping adjustments to the original landscaping plan.
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26/01611/CACN Granted
74 Suffolk Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2SZ
T1 Ash reduce by 2.5m, and shape, T2 Holly by shed remove.
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26/01613/CACN Granted
30 Leckhampton Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 0BB
T1 Variegated maple reduce 2m and shape, T2 Whitebeam reduce 2m and shape, T3 Silk bush reduce 1.5m (same height as adjacent shrub).
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26/01591/FUL Awaiting decision
45 Tivoli Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2TD
Single storey front extension.
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26/01590/FUL Awaiting decision
8 Seneca Way Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 4SG
Single storey rear extension.
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26/01597/FUL Awaiting decision
Corinth House 117 Bath Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7LS
Installation of 8 no. condenser units, 7 no. acoustic enclosures, an automated security barrier and associated access control infrastructure.
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26/01588/FUL Awaiting decision
Cherry Court 2 Leyson Road The Reddings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6RU
Erection of a front porch, new front dormer, and single storey rear extension.
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26/01598/DISCON Awaiting decision
Hadley House Bayshill Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3AW
Discharge of Condition 3 of listed building consent 26/00355/LBC and Condition 5 of planning permission 26/00355/FUL (external render details).
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26/01599/CACN Granted
Pegasus Court St Stephens Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 3GB
Reduce T1 Rowan by up to 2m. This is to give clearance from the adjacent building and reduce the impact of the roots on the nearby tarmac footpath leading to the building entrance.
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26/01596/TPO Awaiting decision
Hill House Leckhampton Hill Cheltenham Gloucestershire
Yew. Trim boundary side of tree. Remove bough over neighbour's property
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26/01577/FUL Awaiting decision
29 Sedgewick Gardens Up Hatherley Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 3QD
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.
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26/01581/CACN Granted
Queens Court Queens Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire
T1- Hornbeam- Reduce all over by 2.5-3m and maintain a balanced crown.
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26/01580/CACN Granted
10 Sydenham Road South Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6EF
T1 Apple - remove, as tree is resting on the summerhouse now and has fungus on stem.
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26/01587/CACN Granted
16 Christchurch Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2PL
Prune Apple tree by approx 1/3.
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26/01584/TPO Granted
7 Greenway Park Greenway Lane Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6HQ
Sycamore removal.
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26/01573/CACN Awaiting decision
Cranley Wellington Square Cheltenham Gloucestershire
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.
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26/01574/CACN Granted
Park Gate Park Place Cheltenham Gloucestershire
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.
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26/01571/ADV Awaiting decision
Taco Bell 211 High Street Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3HH
New fascia sign, projecting sign and window manifestations
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26/01572/FUL Awaiting decision
Atherstone 17 Church Road St Marks Cheltenham Gloucestershire
Erection of three dwellings, together with associated landscaping, access and drainage.
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26/01569/FUL Awaiting decision
Deepam 56 High Street Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 1EE
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.
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26/01567/CACN Granted
Grass Highway Verge Outside 14 Pittville Crescent Cheltenham Gloucestershire
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.
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26/01570/CACN Decided
Witney Court Western Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire
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.
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26/01555/CONDIT Awaiting decision
Maida Vale Business Centre Maida Vale Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire
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.
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26/01563/AMEND Decided
193 London Road Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6HT
Non-material amendment to planning permission 25/01778/FUL, seeking changes to windows.
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26/01557/FUL Awaiting decision
McDonalds Restaurants Ltd Kingsditch Retail Park Kingsditch Lane Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 9PX
Refurbishment of the restaurant to include a minor extension and associated internal and external works.
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26/01559/ADV Awaiting decision
The Wilson Cheltenham Art Gallery And Museum Clarence Street Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3JT
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.
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26/01556/CLPUD Awaiting decision
28 Jersey Avenue Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 2SZ
Single storey rear extension.
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26/01562/CACN Awaiting decision
19 Eldorado Crescent Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2PY
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.
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26/01549/AMEND Decided
Land At West Cheltenham Southern Parcel Fiddlers Green Lane Cheltenham Gloucestershire
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.
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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26/01619/CACN Granted
Ashfield House Bayshill Lane Bayshill Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire
Cherry tree to the right of the gated entrance:- reduce all over back to previous points, approximately 1m. Silver birch tree near the carports:- reduce all over by approximately 2 meters . Alder tree on the rear lawn next to wall:- fell to ground level to preserve the wall.
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26/01638/TPO Granted
7 Greenway Park Greenway Lane Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6HQ
Removal of two sycamores in serious decline and three pines at risk of failure due to root plate instability and increased exposure to prevailing winds
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26/01621/CACN Granted
Park House Thirlestaine Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7AS
Beech. Prune to previous points. Height reduction of around 0.3m. Lateral reduction of around 1-1.2m. Cedar. Trim lower side branches, garden side only. Lateral reduction of around 1-1.2m Cypress. Remove (partially dead)
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26/01372/FUL Granted
9 Bath Parade Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7HL
Proposed rear lower ground floor extension, installation of solar panels, and excavation works to lower part of the existing garden level and create a patio area.
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26/01327/FUL Granted
Parish Church Of St Paul St Pauls Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 4EZ
Installation of solar panels on east and west roof slopes.
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26/01230/FUL Refused
46 Bath Parade Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7HU
Proposed annexe over existing garage and link corridor.
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26/01271/FUL Granted
32 Horsefair Street Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 8JE
Single storey side and rear extensions
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26/01208/FUL Granted
New Bungalow Merestones Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2RS
Single storey rear extension
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26/00985/CONDIT Granted
Broadlands Lodge 56 The Park Cheltenham Gloucestershire
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 25/01567/FUL - Plot 1 erection of garage, extension of utility room with accommodation above plus dormer window to south elevation; Plot 2 extension of utility room; Plot 3 extension of utility room and erection of garage.
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26/01606/TPO Granted
Grasshopper Green Church Walk Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 8BH
T1: Beech Tree: Reduce 3m in height and up to 2.5m on the side, tree is at risk of failure.
The full record
Decisions between 2018 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 7,941 decisions from Cheltenham between 2018 and 2026, part of 8,302 applications on record. Over that period 97% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 6,990 granted against 230 refused. The busiest single year was 2019, with 1,535 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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18/00785/CACN Granted
Witney Court Western Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire
Yew T1 - reduce crown by approx 30% to reduce shading. Apple Tree T2 - reduce by 0.5 - 1m. Prunus Amanogana T3 - reduce by approx 1.5m
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18/00852/CACN Granted
Arranmore 27 - 29 Sandford Mill Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire
T.1 Cupressus macrocarpa goldcrest - reduce crown by 2.5m, thin lower left hand side of crown
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18/01012/CACN Granted
14 Moorend Street Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 0EG
1) Re-pollard Maple by 15% to previous cuts. 2) Remove to ground 1 x Birch in corner of garden to allow more light in to neighbours garden 3) Thin 2 x Birch to allow more light in to neighbours garden
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18/01019/CACN Granted
5 Eldorado Crescent Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2PY
Monterey Cypress, located on adjoining land, rear boundary - Reduce all branches back to the boundary line fence.
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18/00997/AMEND Decided
St Francis Park Lane Prestbury Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 3BN
Non material amendment to planning permission 16/02244/FUL - to allow alterations to the garage/car port
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18/01046/CACN Granted
97 St Georges Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3ED
Holly tree - fell
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18/01032/FUL Withdrawn
14 Shelley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 7DR
Single storey rear extension
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18/01039/DISCON Granted
Prestbury House The Burgage Prestbury Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 3DN
Discharge of conditions 4 (tree protective fencing) and 5 (works within root protection area) on planning permission ref. 18/00147/FUL
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18/01020/CLPUD Granted
10 Hobby Close Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 0LP
Rear dormer and skylights to front elevation
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18/00825/CONDIT Granted
The Bredons Harp Hill Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6PR
Variation of Conditions 2 and 6 and removal of Conditions 5 and 11 of 17/00015/FUL - material minor amendments to scheme (addition of retaining walls within gardens) and variation of wording of Condition 6 to require mitigation to be undertaken in accordance with the 'All Ecology' report and recommendations.
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 990 64%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 365 23%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 202 13%
Planning agents in Cheltenham
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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Cheltenham Tree Services Ltd 100% granted overall 241
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Chris Arnold Tree Surgery Ltd 100% granted overall 232
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SF Planning Limited 87% granted overall 191
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VJM Design House Ltd 100% granted overall 171
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Coombes Everitt Architects Limited 95% granted overall 140
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Evans Jones Ltd 94% granted overall 113
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AJ Architects Ltd 98% granted overall 104
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RRA Architects LTD 98% granted overall 101
Browse by ward
Applications by ward in Cheltenham
- All Saints 544
- Battledown 425
- Benhall/The Reddings/Fiddlers Green 282
- Charlton Kings 520
- Charlton Park 514
- College 836
- Hesters Way 96
- Lansdown 937
- Leckhampton 559
- Oakley 98
- Oakley Ward 78
- Park 906
- Pittville 577
- Prestbury 496
- Springbank 99
- St Marks 188
- St Pauls 224
- St Peters 176
- Swindon Village 269
- Up Hatherley 177
- Warden Hill 189
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Cheltenham decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, Cheltenham decided 1557 planning applications. 97% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Cheltenham?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 46 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Cheltenham decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 1557 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 64% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 87% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Cheltenham decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 7941 decisions from Cheltenham between 2018 and 2026, out of 8,302 applications on record. Across that whole period 97% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Cheltenham?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 173 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Cheltenham's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Cheltenham: 8,302 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,557 decided, 97% approved, median 46 days to a decision. 1,723 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2018 and 2026: 7,941 in total, 97% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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