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Stow planning approval rate

Stow ward in Cotswold has a 95.4% approval rate based on 799 planning decisions. Cotswold overall: 95.6%.

Last updated: March 2026

95.4%
ward approval rate
799
Decisions
762
Approved
37
Refused
95.6%
Cotswold average

Stow is broadly in line with the Cotswold average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Stow compares

Stow ward (799 decided)
95.4%
Cotswold overall (23,108 decided)
95.6%
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Recent decisions in Stow

Erection of single-storey rear extension with associated works · Thu 26 Feb 2026
Approved
Retention of existing internal and external door openings formed in 2009 (Retros · Thu 12 Feb 2026
Approved
Replacement of two windows to front elevation, one window to rear elevation and · Fri 06 Feb 2026
Approved
Reversion to residential use of the existing showroom to form a single residenti · Fri 06 Feb 2026
Approved
Erection of single storey rear and side extension and front porch with loft conv · Wed 28 Jan 2026
Approved

What gets approved near your property?

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 23,108 decisions.

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