Eleven library window replacements at Gloucestershire County Council Cheltenham Library, Cheltenham
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Cheltenham Planning Committee on 19 Mar 2026.
The building and its setting
The library is part of a prominent Grade II listed Renaissance-style building shared with an art gallery and museum.
“DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSAL 1.1 Cheltenham Library occupies part of a substantial Grade II listed Renaissance-style building dating from 1888–89, constructed of ashlar over brick with a tile roof and designed by W.H. Knight and Chatters. The building was originally purpose-built as a free library and School of Art and Science. It is now shared by the library and The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum.”
Officer report
Consultation and public response
No consultees were identified, and no public comments were received after a site notice and newspaper advertisement.
“A site notice was posted on 19 th February 2026, and an advert was published in the Gloucestershire Echo on the same day. No comments were received as part of the public consultation. 6.”
Officer report
Members’ questions
Officers said the existing windows had deteriorated, leaked air and failed to meet the thermal requirements expected of them.
“25/01636/LBC - Gloucestershire County Council, Cheltenham Library, Clarence Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3JT The Head of Planning introduced the report as published.”
“In response to Members’ questions, officers confirmed that: - The current windows have deteriorated to the point where they are essentially leaking air and are not meeting the thermal requirements that they should.”
Minutes
The committee vote
Members voted unanimously for the recommendation to grant, with eleven votes in favour and no votes against or abstentions.
“The matter then went to the vote on the officer recommendation to grant.”
“Voted UNANIMOUSLY for the officer recommendation to grant.”
Minutes
Conditions of consent
The consent requires the works to start within three years and follow the approved plans.
“The listed building consent hereby granted shall be begun not later than the expiration of three years from the date of this decision.”
“The listed building consent hereby granted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans listed in Schedule 1 of this decision notice.”
Officer report
Sources
- Cheltenham Planning Committee minutes, 19 March 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Cheltenham's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Thursday 19 March 2026
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- Officers recommended approval
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- Unanimous
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This committee's year
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Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.