Cheltenham in Gloucestershire is known for Regency architecture, the Racecourse, and cultural festivals. The district includes surrounding villages like Leckhampton and Prestbury. Around 11.7% of the area is Green Belt, shaping the edges of Cheltenham’s urban areas.
In the last year Cheltenham decided 906 applications which is slightly below the national average of 959. The approval rate was 97% (marginally above the national average of 88%) and 71% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 58%). Stats updated Sept 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Cheltenham performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), (now often referred to as National Landscapes), are protected areas recognised for their exceptional scenic and natural value.
Cheltenham overlaps with the Cotswolds AONB. Projects are subject to strict landscape and heritage protection rules.
In our experience, one of the top reasons proposals in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are refused is causing landscape harm or visual intrusion, a risk that often arises when applications are not fully informed. We help minimise the likelihood of refusal with expert, guidance; contact us here.
11.7% of Cheltenham is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to reasonable levels of scrutiny.
The Cheltenham Green Belt preserves surrounding farmland, villages such as Leckhampton and Prestbury, and the Cotswold escarpment, restricting urban expansion and protecting sensitive ecological and heritage landscapes.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We advise on and prepare planning applications across a range of development types, including:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
Cheltenham in Gloucestershire is known for Regency architecture, the Racecourse, and cultural festivals. The district includes surrounding villages like Leckhampton and Prestbury. Around 11.7% of the area is Green Belt, shaping the edges of Cheltenham’s urban areas.
In the last year Cheltenham decided 906 applications which is slightly below the national average of 959. The approval rate was 97% (marginally above the national average of 88%) and 71% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 58%). Stats updated Sept 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Cheltenham performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), (now often referred to as National Landscapes), are protected areas recognised for their exceptional scenic and natural value.
Cheltenham overlaps with the Cotswolds AONB. Projects are subject to strict landscape and heritage protection rules.
In our experience, one of the top reasons proposals in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are refused is causing landscape harm or visual intrusion, a risk that often arises when applications are not fully informed. We help minimise the likelihood of refusal with expert, guidance; contact us here.
11.7% of Cheltenham is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to reasonable levels of scrutiny.
The Cheltenham Green Belt preserves surrounding farmland, villages such as Leckhampton and Prestbury, and the Cotswold escarpment, restricting urban expansion and protecting sensitive ecological and heritage landscapes.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We advise on and prepare planning applications across a range of development types, including:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
