Gloucester city includes the historic centre, Tuffley, and Quedgeley. Known for Gloucester Cathedral, historic docks, and Roman heritage. Planning focuses on urban regeneration, extensions, and sensitive conversions. We can advise and support residential, commercial, and town centre projects across Gloucester.
In the last year Gloucester decided 431 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 81% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 52% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Gloucester performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
In some areas of the LPA, flood risk plays a key role in determining planning proposals. Situated at the confluence of the Severn and Avon, Gloucester has a long history of serious flooding and large Flood Zone 3 areas that constrain development across significant parts of the city. Where constraints permit, we can develop proposals that manage flood risk thoughtfully to give applications the best chance of approval.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. Our site-specific planning proposals balance creativity with strategic insight. We use the following field-tested work stages to help clients in Gloucester achieve successful planning outcomes:
We work collaboratively with clients and shape a design that respects local character and meets Planning Policy requirements in order to maximise your chances of winning Planning Permission.
Gloucester city includes the historic centre, Tuffley, and Quedgeley. Known for Gloucester Cathedral, historic docks, and Roman heritage. Planning focuses on urban regeneration, extensions, and sensitive conversions. We can advise and support residential, commercial, and town centre projects across Gloucester.
In the last year Gloucester decided 431 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 81% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 52% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Gloucester performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
In some areas of the LPA, flood risk plays a key role in determining planning proposals. Situated at the confluence of the Severn and Avon, Gloucester has a long history of serious flooding and large Flood Zone 3 areas that constrain development across significant parts of the city. Where constraints permit, we can develop proposals that manage flood risk thoughtfully to give applications the best chance of approval.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. Our site-specific planning proposals balance creativity with strategic insight. We use the following field-tested work stages to help clients in Gloucester achieve successful planning outcomes:
We work collaboratively with clients and shape a design that respects local character and meets Planning Policy requirements in order to maximise your chances of winning Planning Permission.
