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Abbey planning approval rate

Abbey ward in Cotswold has a 99.1% approval rate based on 669 planning decisions. Cotswold overall: 95.6%.

Last updated: March 2026

99.1%
ward approval rate
669
Decisions
663
Approved
6
Refused
95.6%
Cotswold average

Abbey sits slightly above the Cotswold average, with a 3.5 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Abbey compares

Abbey ward (669 decided)
99.1%
Cotswold overall (23,108 decided)
95.6%
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Recent decisions in Abbey

Erection of single-storey side extension with associated works · Thu 26 Feb 2026
Approved
Change of use and conversion of existing buildings to create a new dwelling and · Wed 18 Feb 2026
Approved
Change of use from commercial premises to single residential dwelling, and assoc · Wed 18 Feb 2026
Approved
Change of use from commercial premises to single residential dwelling · Wed 18 Feb 2026
Approved
Installation of an electric vehicle charging point to stone wall on driveway · Thu 12 Feb 2026
Approved

What gets approved near your property?

In Cotswold, 1 in 23 applications are refused. Your PlanningLens Pro Report gives you 17 pages of intelligence specific to your property:

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✓ Common refusal reasons in Cotswold
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 23,108 decisions.

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