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The Old Vicarage Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH

Awaiting decision Cotswold 26/02230/FUL Full Application

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Proposal

Conversion of existing outbuilding to annexe for use as ancillary accommodation with associated works

As published by the council, reference 26/02230/FUL

Application record

Reference
26/02230/FUL
Type
Full Application
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
23 Jul 2026
Validated
5 Aug 2026
Ward
Stow
Parish
Swell
Postcode
GL54 1LH

Site history

Applications at this address on the Cotswold register

This site has had 7 applications since 2022: 5 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/02231/LBC Awaiting decision

    The Old Vicarage Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH

    Conversion of existing outbuilding to annexe for use as ancillary accommodation with associated works

    Submitted 23 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 25/04055/TCONR Granted

    The Old Vicarage Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH

    G1 - X5 Field Maples - Remove deadwood, reduce over extended lateral spread by up to 2.5 meters to balance shape of group and clear property. Reduce height where needed by up to 1 metre to balance shape of group. Crown raise low branches to 2.5 meters

    Decided 21 Jan 2026 Trees
  • 22/04454/LBC Granted

    The Old Vicarage Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH

    Re-roofing of outbuildings and part conversion to studio/gym, proposed single storey extension, single storey porch and internal alterations (amendment to consented scheme 22/02446/LBC to amend fenestration)

    Decided 5 May 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 22/04260/FUL Granted

    The Old Vicarage Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to amend fenestration of permission 22/02445/FUL - Re-roofing of outbuildings and part-conversion to studio/gym, erection of single storey extension and garage (amendment to approved permission 22/00361/FUL)

    Decided 5 May 2023 Full applications
  • 22/04026/COMPLY Granted

    The Old Vicarage Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH

    Compliance with conditions 2 (Sample Materials), 3 (Sample Wall Panel), and 4 (Window and Door Details) of consent 22/02446/LBC- Re-roofing of outbuildings and part conversion to studio/gym, proposed single storey extension, single storey porch and internal alterations (amendment to approved consent 22/00362/LBC)

    Decided 5 May 2023 Conditions
  • 22/04006/COMPLY Granted

    The Old Vicarage Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH

    Compliance of conditions 3 (samples of walling and roofing), 4 (sample panel of walling), 5 (details of windows and doors), and 7 (comprehensive landscape scheme) of planning permission 22/02445/FUL- Re-roofing of outbuildings and part-conversion to studio/gym, erection of single storey extension and garage (amendment to approved permission 22/00361/FUL)

    Decided 5 May 2023 Conditions

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 23 Jul 2026

    Received by Cotswold

  2. 5 Aug 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 9 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 30 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Cotswold took a median of 52 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • Application: 26/02231/LBC (Awaiting decision)

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

14 documents on file for this application

  • PARISH COUNCIL Consultee Comment · 11 Aug 2026
  • REQUISITE NOTICE Requisite Notice · 07 Aug 2026
  • BIODIVERSITY SELF-ASSESSMENT Report · 05 Aug 2026
  • SCREENING OPINION Screening Opinion · 05 Aug 2026
  • THE LOCATION PLAN Drawing · 23 Jul 2026
  • EXISTING SITE PLAN Drawing · 23 Jul 2026
  • EXISTING PLANS AND ELEVATIONS Drawing · 23 Jul 2026
  • SITE PLAN Drawing · 23 Jul 2026
  • PROPOSED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS Drawing · 23 Jul 2026
  • DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Drawing · 23 Jul 2026
  • HERITAGE STATEMENT Report · 23 Jul 2026
  • CIL FORM 1 CIL Form · 23 Jul 2026
  • CIL FORM 8 CIL Form · 23 Jul 2026

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Cotswold for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Cotswold decided full applications in a median of 75 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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  • The Old Vicarage Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH

    26/02231/LBC Submitted 23 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    93% historically approved · decision due ~30 Sep

    Conversion of existing outbuilding to annexe for use as ancillary accommodation with associated works

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 13 docs
  • The Old Vicarage Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH

    22/04454/LBC Submitted 20 Dec 2022 50 yards away

    Re-roofing of outbuildings and part conversion to studio/gym, proposed single storey extension, single storey porch and internal alterations (amendment to consented scheme 22/02446/LBC to amend fenestration)

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 13 docs
    Small domestic
  • The Old Vicarage Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH

    22/04260/FUL Submitted 1 Dec 2022 50 yards away

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to amend fenestration of permission 22/02445/FUL - Re-roofing of outbuildings and part-conversion to studio/gym, erection of single storey extension and garage (amendment to approved permission 22/00361/FUL)

    Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 8 docs
    Small domestic
  • The Old Vicarage Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH

    22/04026/COMPLY Submitted 9 Nov 2022 50 yards away

    Compliance with conditions 2 (Sample Materials), 3 (Sample Wall Panel), and 4 (Window and Door Details) of consent 22/02446/LBC- Re-roofing of outbuildings and part conversion to studio/gym, proposed single storey extension, single storey porch and internal alterations (amendment to approved consent 22/00362/LBC)

    Granted Conditions Extension Windows or glazing 22 docs
    Small domestic
  • The Old Vicarage Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH

    22/04006/COMPLY Submitted 9 Nov 2022 50 yards away

    Compliance of conditions 3 (samples of walling and roofing), 4 (sample panel of walling), 5 (details of windows and doors), and 7 (comprehensive landscape scheme) of planning permission 22/02445/FUL- Re-roofing of outbuildings and part-conversion to studio/gym, erection of single storey extension and garage (amendment to approved permission 22/00361/FUL)

    Granted Conditions Extension Windows or glazing 28 docs
    Small domestic
  • Ferndale Bungalow Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH

    21/02312/FUL Submitted 7 Jun 2021 50 yards away

    Erection of a single dwelling (in place of dwelling approved under permission 09/01969/FUL)

    Granted Full applications 33 docs
    Domestic

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