Search and track planning applications
Most planning matters are handled by the local councils (city, borough or district).
County councils are the planning authority for waste and minerals matters and their own development (known as Regulation 3).
District planning
If you need to check on planning applications for anything other than waste and minerals matters or our own developments (e.g., new schools) you will need to go to the local council involved:
- Cheltenham Borough Council
- Cotswold District Council
- Forest of Dean District Council
- Gloucester City Council
- Stroud District Council
- Tewkesbury Borough Council
County planning
We have transitioned to a new planning system, please bear with us during this period as we work to ensure a smooth and efficient process. For site notices and notifications of planning applications received after 01.01.26, please see our new Public Portal to make any representations.
For applications submitted before 01.01.26 which are currently under consultation, the documents are available to view on both systems, however please submit your representation via the Public Portal, or email planningdc@gloucestershire.gov.uk
- To view planning applications for Minerals, Waste or Regulation 3 developments, submit comments or monitor the progress of an application.
- Via our: NEW Public Portal (from 01.01.26) Public Access
- If you are submitting comments, please also read our Privacy Policy.
Statutory Register
The Statutory Register is a requirement of all Local Planning Authorities to maintain and allow public access to details relating to planning applications. This register is held and maintained by the District Council(s).
Copyright
Public Access is not a complete database and only includes records held on computer by Gloucestershire County Council. You can only download or print material for consultation purposes and you must not alter the content of this information. Plans, drawings and maps are protected by copyright. If you suspect any information to be incorrect, email planningdc@gloucestershire.gov.uk.
Planning Aid England (PAE) provides free, independent, professional planning advice and support to help individuals and communities engage with the planning system. This includes online guidance and a limited amount of free email advice which can be accessed via an online enquiry form. In some circumstances PAE may be able to offer additional bespoke support. To find out more visit https://www.rtpi.org.uk/need-planning-advice/planning-aid-england/. There is also free advice available at: www.planningaid.co.uk