Planning Applications in
Cotswold
Cotswold has a population of approximately 91000 and is part of the South West region. Search any postcode in Cotswold to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.
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Planning Application Types in Cotswold
Based on 1703 applications tracked between 2026-01-12 and 2026-09-02.
Full
38% of all applications
Tree Works
17% of all applications
Householder
13% of all applications
Demolition
9% of all applications
Unknown
8% of all applications
Conditions
4% of all applications
Cotswold Planning Statistics
Data period: 2026-01-12 to 2026-09-02 · Updated 2 September 2026
What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Cotswold
PlanWatch currently holds 1,703 Cotswold planning records across 801 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2026-01-12 to 2026-09-02. The most common categories in this dataset are Full (643), Tree Works (282), Householder (223).
Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.
Planning Battles in Cotswold
Notable planning controversies and disputes that have shaped development in the Cotswold area.
Moronic Housing Targets
2024Government imposed 147% increase in annual housing target (420 to 1,036), prompting council leader Mike Evemy to call targets 'moronic' and write to Deputy PM
Why this matters: Largest AONB in England facing unprecedented development pressure; clash between national housing targets and landscape protection
Tetbury Housing Proposal
2025Nine low-density homes on agricultural land west of Bath Road drew resident backlash over hedgerow loss, highway safety and visual impacts
Why this matters: Example of speculative development in protected landscape; highlights infrastructure gaps
Lechlade Woodland Refusal
2025Council rejected woodland development on seven grounds due to severe harm from tree loss damaging area character
Why this matters: Shows council pushing back on development in AONB; rare approval despite pressure
Major Developments to Watch in Cotswold
Large-scale projects and developments that are shaping the future of Cotswold.
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What Makes Planning in Cotswold Different
- Housing land supply dropped to just 1.8 years (below 5-year buffer); council describe position as 'impossible'
Target: 1,036 homes/year (up from 420); 18,650 homes needed up to 2043; 80% of 790 sq miles is AONB
Key Areas in Cotswold
80% of district is protected AONB; housing target doubled from 420 to 1,036 homes/year in 2024
Recent Planning Applications in Cotswold
Latest applications submitted to Cotswold council.
Erection of a single-storey rear extension, new garden room, exercise pool, and other associated works including landscaping
Hayes Lodge Far End Broad Campden Chipping Campden Gloucestershire GL55 6XA
Erection of a new agricultural access track from an existing field entrance
Land At Grid Reference E410147 N198148 Down Ampney Gloucestershire
Compliance with conditions 3 (sample panel) and 4 (sample roof slate) of permission 26/00481/FUL - Erection of garden building. Demolition of existing garden building
12 The Chipping Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8ET
Conversion of garage into utility room ancillary to the residential property
36 Silver Street Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8DL
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of permission 24/00519/FUL - (Erection of eight units of holiday accommodation falling within Use Class C1, to be occupied in connection with Whelford Pools Fishery, together with associated access, parking, landscaping, ecological enhancement and ancillary works) to allow for amendment to site layout of northern accommodation units
Whelford Pools Fishery Whelford Pools Whelford Road Fairford Gloucestershire
Official Planning Portal
View and search planning applications directly on the Cotswold council website.
Visit Cotswold planning portal →Objecting to a Planning Application in Cotswold
Cotswold Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Cotswold's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.
Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Cotswold Council inside the 21-day consultation window.
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Data Sources
- Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
- Cotswold council planning portal — publicaccess.cotswold.gov.uk
- Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
- Data last refreshed: 2 September 2026
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