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.
In the last year Gloucester decided 435 applications which is well below the national average of 980. The approval rate was 78% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 52% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Gloucester performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
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. Learn more about development risks in flood risk areas here.
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.
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.
In the last year Gloucester decided 435 applications which is well below the national average of 980. The approval rate was 78% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 52% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Gloucester performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
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. Learn more about development risks in flood risk areas here.
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.
