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Search current and historic planning applications published by Cheltenham Borough Council - 411 applications in the last 90 days across 4 towns and areas and 5 postcode districts. Filter applications by date, status, development type, or number of homes, view them on the map, or create a free alert for new applications. In the year to March 2026, Cheltenham Borough Council decided 927 planning applications and approved 97%; 76% of householder decisions were made within eight weeks.

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Source: Cheltenham Borough Council·Updated daily·Last checked 7 Oct 2026

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Yesterday Approved 6 Oct 26/01574/CACN

Park Gate Park Place Cheltenham Gloucestershire

T1. Moutain Ash. Prune back encroaching branches giving 0.5m clearance. T2. Copper Beech. Prune back encroaching and overhanging branches from buildin...

Conservation Area Notification Cheltenham
Yesterday Pending 26/01573/CACN

Cranley Wellington Square Cheltenham Gloucestershire

1. All trees on the side boundary, there is insufficient space for these trees to grow and they are far too close to the boundary. Fell all trees by s...

Conservation Area Notification Cheltenham
Yesterday Pending 26/01572/FUL

Atherstone 17 Church Road St Marks Cheltenham Gloucestershire

Erection of three dwellings, together with associated landscaping, access and drainage.

Full Planning Permission Cheltenham
Yesterday Pending 26/01571/ADV

Taco Bell 211 High Street Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3HH

New fascia sign, projecting sign and window manifestations

Advertisement Cheltenham
Yesterday Approved 6 Oct 26/01570/CACN

Witney Court Western Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire

T1 Yew: Situated in the small rear garden, this tree is becoming too big for its location and is causing significant shading within the garden and is ...

Conservation Area Notification Cheltenham
2 Oct 2026 Pending 26/01563/AMEND

193 London Road Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6HT

Non-material amendment to planning permission 25/01778/FUL, seeking changes to windows.

Non Material Amendment Cheltenham
2 Oct 2026 Pending 26/01559/ADV

The Wilson Cheltenham Art Gallery And Museum Clarence Street Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3JT

Display of external signage and exhibition graphics at The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum, including two projecting exhibition banners, an external Spr...

Advertisement Cheltenham
2 Oct 2026 Pending 26/01557/FUL

McDonalds Restaurants Ltd Kingsditch Retail Park Kingsditch Lane Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 9PX

Refurbishment of the restaurant to include a minor extension and associated internal and external works.

Full Planning Permission Cheltenham
2 Oct 2026 Pending 26/01556/CLPUD

28 Jersey Avenue Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 2SZ

Single storey rear extension.

Certificate of Lawful Use - Proposed Use Cheltenham
2 Oct 2026 Pending 26/01555/CONDIT

Maida Vale Business Centre Maida Vale Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire

Variation of Conditions 5 (working hours) and 6 (loading/unloading hours) of planning permission 99/00497/PF (CB19293/07) - to permit access to and us...

Non-compliance or variation of condition Cheltenham
2 Oct 2026 Pending 26/01562/CACN

19 Eldorado Crescent Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2PY

Cedar of Lebanon: Current height approx 18 metres. 25% crown reduction (approx 4 metres height reduction).Tree structure to be maintained whilst reduc...

Conservation Area Notification Cheltenham
2 Oct 2026 Approved 2 Oct 26/01541/CACN

23 Sydenham Villas Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6EG

To fell to ground level and remove dead Ash tree (T1) in rear garden

Conservation Area Notification Cheltenham
2 Oct 2026 Pending 26/01129/LBC

3 Hewlett Place Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6DQ

Replace two completely rotted sash windows at first floor. Front and rear of property. (Retrospective).

Listed Building Consent Cheltenham
1 Oct 2026 Pending 26/01550/FUL

Tasheda The Reddings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6RL

Erect single storey rear extension following removal of existing conservatory.

Full Planning Permission Cheltenham
1 Oct 2026 Approved 5 Oct 26/01549/AMEND

Land At West Cheltenham Southern Parcel Fiddlers Green Lane Cheltenham Gloucestershire

Non-material amendment to the wording of condition 4 of planning permission ref 26/00001/REM to allow for the on-site material sample panels to be ins...

Non Material Amendment Cheltenham
1 Oct 2026 Pending 26/01553/FUL

ASDA Stores Limited Hatherley Lane Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6PN

Removal of existing locker units and replacement with 4 No. new Click and Collect parking bays.

Full Planning Permission Cheltenham
1 Oct 2026 Pending 26/01553/ADV

ASDA Stores Limited Hatherley Lane Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6PN

Installation of new signage associated with the click and collect bays, including slat replacement sign within existing Totem sign, directional twin p...

Advertisement Cheltenham
1 Oct 2026 Approved 1 Oct 26/01552/CACN

Stonewood Swindon Hall Grounds Church Road Swindon Village Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 9QR

T.1 - Sycamore - dead due to sooty bark disease (Cryptostroma corticale) - remove T.2 - Sycamore - dead due to sooty bark disease (Cryptostroma cortic...

Conservation Area Notification Cheltenham
1 Oct 2026 Approved 1 Oct 26/01551/CACN

37 Tivoli Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2TD

T4 Holm Oak - Crown height reduction of 2m and spread by a maximum of 1.5m, cutting back to strong suitable secondary growth. Shape and balance. New s...

Conservation Area Notification Cheltenham
30 Sept 2026 Pending 26/01548/FUL

1 The Spinney Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 3JX

Conversion of the existing integrated double garage to office/store and erection of a detached single garage.

Full Planning Permission Cheltenham
30 Sept 2026 Pending 26/01546/LBC

157 Fairview Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 2EX

Replace UPVC windows with double glazed traditional timber sash windows.

Listed Building Consent Cheltenham
30 Sept 2026 Pending 26/01546/FUL

157 Fairview Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 2EX

Replace UPVC windows with double glazed traditional timber sash windows.

Full Planning Permission Cheltenham
30 Sept 2026 Pending 26/01542/FUL

11 Larchmere Grove Up Hatherley Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 3NS

Single storey side and rear extension.

Full Planning Permission Cheltenham
30 Sept 2026 Approved 30 Sep 26/01543/CACN

Land Opposite Longleat Swindon Hall Grounds Church Road Swindon Village Cheltenham Gloucestershire

Priority 2 work T001 Common ash. Crown reduce all round by approximately 2 to 3m. Climbing inspection of limbs with woodpecker holes and/or Inonotus h...

Conservation Area Notification Cheltenham
29 Sept 2026 Pending 26/01515/FUL

Car Park Synagogue Lane Cheltenham Gloucestershire

Retention of a temporary public, pay and display car park (forming an extension to an existing car park) for an additional period of 3 years.

Full Planning Permission Cheltenham
29 Sept 2026 Pending 26/01534/DISCON

74 Andover Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2TW

Discharge of condition 3 (external facing and roofing materials) of planning permission 26/01147/FUL.

Discharge of Condition Cheltenham
29 Sept 2026 Pending 26/01533/DISCON

74 Andover Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2TW

Discharge of condition 3 (external facing and roofing materials) of Listed Building Consent 26/01147/LBC.

Discharge of Condition Cheltenham
29 Sept 2026 Pending 26/01531/FUL

Pallas Villa University Of Gloucestershire The Park Cheltenham Gloucestershire

Change of use from Class F1 (education) to Use Class E (nursery), including ancillary works.

Full Planning Permission Cheltenham
29 Sept 2026 Approved 2 Oct 26/01519/TPO

6 Verney Close Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7DD

Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos) - T1. 2-3m all round crown reduction, up to 15% crown thinning and removal of deadwood to maintain health of tree...

Tree Preservation Order Cheltenham
29 Sept 2026 Approved 29 Sep 26/01545/CACN

Cheltenham College Preparatory School Thirlestaine Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7AB

5 day notice Removal of Fagus sylvatica; Common Beech due to decay, severe irrecoverable drought stress

Conservation Area Notification Cheltenham
29 Sept 2026 Approved 29 Sep 26/01536/CACN

3 Tivoli Court Tivoli Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2TD

5 Day Notice Removal of Cypress from front garden.

Conservation Area Notification Cheltenham
29 Sept 2026 Approved 30 Sep 26/01532/CACN

Arlington 54 St Stephens Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 3AE

T1 Magnolia - reduce to previous, and shape.

Conservation Area Notification Cheltenham
29 Sept 2026 Approved 6 Oct 26/01529/CLPUD

284 Old Bath Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9AP

Proposed rear dormer to existing loft conversion.

Certificate of Lawful Use - Proposed Use Cheltenham
29 Sept 2026 Approved 30 Sep 26/01528/CACN

31 Arthur Bliss Gardens Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2LN

T1 Ornamental Pear Tree - Crown height reduction of 2m and spread by 0.75m, cutting back to strong suitable secondary growth. Shape and balance, leavi...

Conservation Area Notification Cheltenham
29 Sept 2026 Approved 30 Sep 26/01527/CACN

1A Kensington Avenue Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2NQ

T1 Plum - removal of all regrowth, back to previous reduction points. New shape indicated in red on image. T2 Cherry - removal of all regrowth, back t...

Conservation Area Notification Cheltenham
29 Sept 2026 Pending 26/01525/FUL

130 Farmfield Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 3RB

Proposed single-storey side and rear extensions.

Full Planning Permission Cheltenham
29 Sept 2026 Approved 6 Oct 26/01517/AMEND

194 London Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6HJ

Non-material amendment of granted permission 24/00860/FUL; to allow for changes to the landscaping plan and removal of green roofs.

Non Material Amendment Cheltenham
28 Sept 2026 Pending 26/01506/FUL

Jurys Inn Gloucester Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 0TS

Change of use from Tennis Court (derelict) to Padel Court

Full Planning Permission Cheltenham
28 Sept 2026 Pending 26/01399/CLPUD

1 Cotswold Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5EL

Replace front lawn and concrete ramp with hard standing drive way and lower the kerb.

Certificate of Lawful Use - Proposed Use Cheltenham
28 Sept 2026 Pending 26/01365/FUL

2 Triscombe Way Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 0HW

Dropped kerb and hardstanding.

Full Planning Permission Cheltenham
28 Sept 2026 Pending 26/01523/CONDIT

20 Merlin Way Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 0LT

Variation of condition 3.(External Facing Materials) of granted permission 25/00792/FUL. To amend the approved colour of the facing material from Gall...

Non-compliance or variation of condition Cheltenham
28 Sept 2026 Pending 26/01518/LBC

The Mahal Eagle Lodge Montpellier Drive Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 1TY

Proposed Change of Use from restuarant with staff accommodation on second floor to 5 flats.

Listed Building Consent Cheltenham
28 Sept 2026 Pending 26/01518/FUL

The Mahal Eagle Lodge Montpellier Drive Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 1TY

Proposed Change of Use from restuarant with staff accommodation on second floor to 5 flats.

Full Planning Permission Cheltenham
26 Sept 2026 Pending 26/01526/DISCON

Phase 2 Land At Old Gloucester Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire

Discharge of condition 3 (Site Waste Management Plan) of planning permission ref. 24/00449/FUL.

Discharge of Condition Cheltenham
26 Sept 2026 Pending 26/01522/FUL

151 Mandarin Way Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 4RT

Erection of garden outbuilding (part retrospective)

Full Planning Permission Cheltenham
26 Sept 2026 Pending 26/01390/LBC

Various Locations Within The Borough Cheltenham Gloucestershire

Cheltenham Business Improvement District would like to display some new Christmas decorations throughout the town centre to improve the displays and e...

Listed Building Consent Cheltenham
26 Sept 2026 Pending 26/01504/CONDIT

129 - 133 Promenade Cheltenham Gloucestershire

Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans), and the variation/removal of Conditions 3 (design details), 4 (external materials), 5 (site levels), 7 (hea...

Non-compliance or variation of condition Cheltenham
24 Sept 2026 Approved 24 Sep 26/01513/TPO

Brook House Belworth Drive Cheltenham Gloucestershire

T3 Lime - Crown height and spread reduction of 1.5 - 2m maximum, cutting back to strong secondary growth. Shape and balance. New shape indicated in re...

Tree Preservation Order Cheltenham
24 Sept 2026 Pending 26/01512/FUL

Woodbury House Battledown Approach Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6RE

Proposed single-storey rear extension and two-storey front extension and external remodelling to the existing dwelling.

Full Planning Permission Cheltenham
24 Sept 2026 Approved 24 Sep 26/01514/CACN

99 Painswick Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2EX

T1 Norway Maple - Crown height reduction of 2m and spread by 1.5m, to include pruning of phototropic limb growing towards highway and over footway and...

Conservation Area Notification Cheltenham
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36daysmedian to decide16 days faster than UK
79%decided within 8 weeks9 pts above UK
97%approved7 pts above UK
8of 366UK rank for speedup 4 places on last year

1,243 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 · 1% went to committee. Days run from validation to decision, the clock councils report against; Plota live figures.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Cheltenham Borough Council take to decide a planning application?
Across the 1,243 applications Cheltenham Borough Council decided in the last 12 months, the median time from validation to decision was 36 days, and 79% were decided within 8 weeks. The UK median over the same period is 52 days.
What proportion of planning applications does Cheltenham Borough Council approve?
97% of the applications Cheltenham Borough Council decided in the last 12 months were approved. Withdrawn applications are not counted as decisions.
Where does this planning application data come from?
Every application on this page comes from Cheltenham Borough Council's public planning register (publicaccess.cheltenham.gov.uk). Plota collects it, adds a map location and a category, and links each record back to the council's own entry, which is the authoritative version.
How often is this page updated?
Plota checks Cheltenham Borough Council's register every day and adds new applications, status changes and decisions as the council publishes them. The register was last checked on 7 Oct 2026.
Where can I see the plans and documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports are held on Cheltenham Borough Council's own website. Where the council publishes a document list, it appears on the application's page here with each item linking to the council's copy; otherwise the "View original council record" link on every application opens the council's entry.

About this data

Plota holds 1,618 current planning applications from Cheltenham Borough Council, received since 19 Jul 2021, 411 of them in the last 90 days. Behind them, the Plota archive holds 20,770 earlier applications from Cheltenham Borough Council, 2016 to 2025, searchable by location and keyword. Current records are collected from the council's public register at publicaccess.cheltenham.gov.uk and checked every day; the last check was on 7 Oct 2026. Each record carries the council's reference, address, proposal, dates, status and decision, with a map location and Plota's classification by type and procedure added. The council's own record is the authoritative version; every entry here links to it.

Latest application from Cheltenham: 5 Oct 2026. We check the council's portal daily.