5 Sydenham Road South Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6EF

Pending Consideration 26/00205/FUL
Council
Date received
5 Feb 2026
Date validated
12 Feb 2026
Postcode
GL52 6EF

Description

Demolition of existing outbuilding, erection of single storey rear extension and raising of existing roof to facilitate loft conversion.

8.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#8 of 282

Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.

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