Planning in Bishop's Cleeve

Bishop's Cleeve Parish Council is consulted on planning applications within, or which significantly affect, the parish of Bishop's Cleeve. Incoming applications are reviewed by the Planning, Highways and Environment Committee which meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7.30p.m. and members of the public are welcome to attend. A schedule of meetings can be seen here. To view the planning applications on the forthcoming agenda click here

The Parish Council submits its comments, based on planning grounds, to Tewkesbury Borough Council with whom the decision rests regarding granting or refusal of planning permission. The public may also submit comments to Tewkesbury Borough Council, during the consultation period, either on-line or by email or post. Further information on Tewkesbury Borough Council's planning policy and services can be viewed here. The Parish Council's response regarding an application is published in the associated documents list on Tewkesbury Borough Council's website. The Parish Council's comments on large-scale and significant planning matters are also noted below in the planning comments section.

There are 31 listed buildings in the village, details of which can be downloaded here. More specific information is available on the British Listed Buildings website. A section of the village also lies within a conservation area, which is outlined on the map below.

Planning applications

Planning applications can be viewed by the public on Tewkesbury Borough Council's website using the 'search' tool and entering an application reference number (if known) or address.

Conservation area


Bishop's Cleeve Conservation area lies within the centre of the village, around St. Michael's Church, as outlined on the map. There are 31 listed buildings in the village, details of which can be downloaded here. Further information is available on the British Listed Buildings website.

Neighbourhood Development Plan

Both the second questionnaire for the NDP and the Business Questionnaire have now closed. A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to complete their questionnaires. The results have been documented and sent for analysis. Using this information, the Bishop's Cleeve Neighbourhood Plan will be drafted and published for public consultation. Following revisions made in response to this consultation, the Plan will be submitted to Tewkesbury Borough Council for comments and further consultation prior to the Parish Referendum.


Planning Comments

Please see below for significant planning matters and applications where the Parish Council has provided comments.