Planning
Tewkesbury Borough is one of the smallest local authorities in the UK - but don’t let that mislead you: we’re small, but mighty! We’re diverse too – you’ll get to deal with everything from Green Belt and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty to urban areas and Garden Communities.
In 2019, Tewkesbury Borough was the fastest growing local authority outside London, so if you are a planner and love place-making, our council is where you want to be!
The Development Management team is one of the largest within the council. We assess applications and manage the development of land and buildings in Tewkesbury Borough. Our qualified planners are supported by the wider team, working together to protect the borough’s heritage, develop our infrastructure and review applications for building developments.
Our Planning Policy team focus on creating plans that enable sustainable development across Tewkesbury Borough. We look at potential developments from all angles including neighbourhood, environmental and business interests, and seek to devise a plan that overcomes any potential issues and ensures all parties are properly represented.
We work closely with our neighbouring authorities of Cheltenham and Gloucester, to produce a Joint Core Strategy which provides the strategic policy direction for the area. This, along with our Local Plan and neighbourhood plans produced by our active communities, make up the development plan for the area.
We are very proud of Tewkesbury Borough and always endeavour to maintain its distinctive attributes. We work very closely with anyone commencing building work in order to ensure it is undertaken sustainably and meets all parties’ requirements.
The council is a fantastic place to work, and we are committed to leading a healthy and happy workforce. Because we value all employees both long-serving and new, you will gain access to our comprehensive benefits package from day one.