Ivy Cottage Ham Square Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6NF
Pending Consideration
26/00221/FUL
Description
Proposed side and rear extension following the demolition of the existing rear store and rear extension, together with the rebuilding of a collapsing boundary wall and the replacement of windows and rainwater goods.
8.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#8 of 282
Cheltenham is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #83 out of 282. Only 28% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.
Cheltenham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
96%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #7 of 282
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #25 of 282
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #83 of 282
28%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #42 of 282
88%
Minor dwellings approved
69 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
95%
Change of use approved
19 decided
1,021
Total decisions
36 refused in 2025