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Oakley planning approval rate

Oakley ward in Cheltenham has a 94.5% approval rate based on 255 planning decisions. Cheltenham overall: 96.0%.

Last updated: August 2026

94.5%
ward approval rate
255
Decisions
241
Approved
14
Refused
96.0%
Cheltenham average

Oakley is broadly in line with the Cheltenham average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Oakley compares

Oakley ward (255 decided)
94.5%
Cheltenham overall (14,292 decided)
96.0%
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Recent decisions in Oakley

Erection of a single storey rear extension. · Wed 19 Aug 2026
Approved
Two and single storey extensions. · Thu 30 Jul 2026
Approved
Demolition of existing garages and erection of 1no. two-storey dwelling. · Thu 30 Jul 2026
Approved
Removal of front porch and relocation of front door to provide disabled access. · Fri 05 Jun 2026
Approved
Proposed two-storey side extension, single-storey rear extension, and rendering · Thu 04 Jun 2026
Refused

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