Land Known As The Berkeley Estate Halmore And Sharpness Wanswell Berkeley Gloucestershire
Awaiting decision
2026/0174/EIAS
Description
Request for Screening Opinion for a proposed solar farm and associated infrastructure
5.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#120 of 282
Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.
Stroud is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #81 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).
Stroud decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #172 of 282
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #172 of 282
82%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #81 of 282
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #117 of 282
58%
Minor dwellings approved
65 decided (1-9 homes)
70%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
80%
Change of use approved
46 decided
1,019
Total decisions
129 refused in 2025