What percentage of planning applications does Cheltenham approve?

Cheltenham approves approximately 95% of planning applications, based on 8,376 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Cheltenham decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 8,376 planning decisions published by Cheltenham.

What is the refusal rate for Cheltenham planning applications?

Cheltenham refuses approximately 5% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Cheltenham?

The typical planning application in Cheltenham takes 5.7 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 10,870 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Cheltenham compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Cheltenham

yesterday

5 Day Notice Removal of Cypress from front garden.

26/01536/CACN · Park

Approved

2 days ago

Single storey side and rear extension following the demolition of existing log s

26/01296/FUL · Battledown

Approved

2 days ago

Single storey side and rear extension following the demolition of existing log s

26/01296/LBC · Battledown

Approved

2 days ago

Conversion of existing garage into study/home office and installation of bike sh

26/01160/FUL · Pittville

Approved

5 days ago

1. To fell Eucalyptus tree to table height (T1) 2. To cut Conifer tree downside

26/01340/CACN · Charlton Kings

Approved

5 days ago

Replacement of door and side windows.

26/01292/FUL · Park

Approved

6 days ago

T1-Oak tree growing in the garden of 10 Pittville Crescent. Selectively prune th

26/01484/CACN · Pittville

Approved

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This page analyses 8,376 planning decisions made by Cheltenham, from January 2018 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Cheltenham planning approval rates page.

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