Cheltenham Borough Council has announced a series of planning applications affecting listed buildings and conservation areas within the GL50 and GL52 postcode districts, according to a public notice published on 24 September 2026.
The applications range from modest extensions and signage improvements to new dwellings and changes of use. Members of the public, local businesses, and other interested parties have 21 days from 24 September 2026 to submit comments, with the consultation period closing around 14 October 2026. Anyone wishing to view all planning applications, traffic diversions, road layout changes, alcohol licence applications, and more can do so by entering their postcode on the council’s Public Notice Portal.
Many of the properties concerned fall within Cheltenham’s conservation areas, with several involving listed buildings. As such, proposals are assessed against heritage policies designed to preserve the character and significance of these sites, while allowing for appropriate development. Applicants must typically demonstrate that their designs, scale, and materials are suitable, paying particular attention to elements such as rear extensions, boundary walls, signage illumination, and any work that may affect historic fabric.
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Full application documents and drawings are accessible at the Municipal Offices during normal opening hours and online via Cheltenham Borough Council’s planning portal. Complimentary internet access can also be booked at local libraries.
Representations should be submitted through the council’s online portal or by writing to the planning team, quoting the application reference number, site address, and including contact details. Those raising concerns are encouraged to cite planning reasons such as design, neighbour amenity, and highway considerations.
Material planning issues considered by the council include heritage impact and listed building consent, design and materials, neighbour privacy and daylight, traffic and parking, noise and odour from food-related uses, accessibility, and the effects of illuminated signage.
Among the proposals is the creation of two additional dwellings within the side garden at Colimace on St Annes Road, subject to approval and any conditions imposed. Noise and operating hours have not been specifically detailed in the notice, but a proposed dance studio at the Parish Room and a timber structure intended for a pop-up catering unit on the High Street may be subject to management plans or conditions assessed during the application process.
Notably, a heat pump installation at 63 Leighton Road has been submitted retrospectively, indicating the work has already taken place and permission is now sought.
The applications cover addresses including Leighton Road, Clarence Square, Deep Street in Prestbury, Park Place, St Annes Road, Wellington Square, the High Street, Winchcombe Street, and Fairview Street, encompassing areas both in and around Cheltenham town centre and north Cheltenham.
For comprehensive details, interested parties should consult the public notice and the respective pages on the council’s planning portal using the provided application references.