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Self-build action plan · Tewkesbury
Self-build homes in Tewkesbury
See the plots coming up locally, take three concrete actions to help unlock more, and connect with the architects who can bring your home to life.
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Plots listed
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On the register
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Architects
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Self-build plots in & around Tewkesbury
Plots people are working to bring forward right now — within 20 miles of the Tewkesbury boundary. Register your interest to add weight to each one.
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Help Make More Plots Happen
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02Take action
3 things you can do to make more plots available
Small, concrete actions that compound. Each one helps build the case for self-build in Tewkesbury.
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Join the self-build register
Joining the register records real demand for self-build in Tewkesbury. Councils are obliged to grant enough permissions for serviced plots to meet that demand — every registration counts.
267 people have joined here since 2016. See the numbers →
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Register interest in plots
Get notified when new plots come up in Tewkesbury — and signal to landowners and the council that these plots matter, helping build momentum.
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Connect with landowners
The creation of plots always starts with landowners. Small landowners are often the easiest to work with. Reach out to your network and get talking.
About the register
Since 2016, 267 people have registered interest in self-build in Tewkesbury. The council has permitted 125 plots in that time.
Of those registrations, 209 are on Part 1 (where the legal duty to grant permissions applies) and 58 are on Part 2 (subject to local eligibility tests).
That leaves an outstanding deficit of 59 plots — Period 7 (2022).
The case for action
267 people in Tewkesbury have joined the self-build register since 2016.
The council is legally required to grant enough plot permissions to meet that demand. In the last 12 months, only 13 were granted.
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Plots granted (12m)
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Areas in the district
Settlements in Tewkesbury
Towns and villages in the district. Each has its own character — and its own opportunities for self-build.
Alderton
Pop. 747Northeast of Tewkesbury town, on the B4077 road.
Alderton is a picturesque village near the Cotswold escarpment, renowned for its scenic countryside and quaint character. Traditionally agricultural, it's set in a rural landscape ideal for walking.
St Margaret’s Church (11th-century origins)Cotswold stone cottagesProximity to Dumbleton Hill
Ashchurch
Pop. 718Immediately east of Tewkesbury, straddling the A46 and M5.
Ashchurch is historically significant due to its railway and army barracks, and is now largely suburban, acting as an eastern gateway to Tewkesbury town.
Ashchurch railway stationMilitary historyModern housing developments
Bishops Cleeve
Pop. 156 km north of Cheltenham, at the foot of Cleeve Hill.
One of the larger villages in the borough, Bishops Cleeve blends ancient heritage with modern expansion. The village is set beneath Cleeve Hill, the highest point in the Cotswolds.
Medieval parish church of St Michael and All AngelsHistoric High StreetAnnual Cleeve fete
Churchdown
Pop. 11Midway between Gloucester and Cheltenham, just south of Tewkesbury town.
A large village blending old and new, Churchdown features historic buildings alongside modern amenities, with Churchdown Hill offering panoramic views.
St Bartholomew's ChurchChurchdown Hill Nature ReserveHistoric village centre
Winchcombe
Pop. 4,800East of Tewkesbury, nestling in the Cotswold hills.
Winchcombe is a historic market town and one of the most significant settlements after Tewkesbury itself. It boasts a wealth of heritage, independent shops, and access to the Cotswold Way.
Sudeley CastleWinchcombe Parish Church (St Peter's)Cotswold Way National Trail
Northway
Pop. 6,000Immediately north and east of Tewkesbury, near the M5.
Northway is a primarily residential settlement adjacent to Ashchurch and Tewkesbury, developed extensively in the late 20th century.
Northway Community HubProximity to Tewkesbury Abbey
Twyning
Pop. 1,520North of Tewkesbury, on the west bank of the River Avon.
Twyning, meaning 'between rivers,' is a riverside village noted for its beautiful setting on the River Avon, traditional pubs, and annual village events.
Twyning Fleet Inn (riverside pub)Saxon church of St Mary MagdaleneRiver-based recreation
Kemerton
Pop. 393North-east edge of the borough, near Bredon Hill.
Kemerton is a small, historic village at the foot of Bredon Hill, known for its conservation area and traditional thatched cottages.
Kemerton CourtVillage HallBredon Hill National Nature Reserve
Bredon
Pop. 2,469On the northwest edge of Tewkesbury borough, near the River Avon.
Bredon is one of the larger and historically important villages, with an attractive historic core and riverside location.
St Giles Church (Norman origins)Bredon HillHistoric bridge over the Avon
Shurdington
Pop. 1,421Southwest of Cheltenham, along the A46.
Shurdington is an ancient village with both historical and modern developments, lying under the scarp of the Cotswolds.
Shurdington ManorFarmers marketOld Post Office
03Find an architect
Architects within 20 miles of Tewkesbury
4 practices based within 20 miles of the Tewkesbury boundary.
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Recent project: Church Grove - RUSS - 36 Homes
Ladywell
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Millar + Howard Workshop
Recent project: Brynloe, Chalford
Chalford
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Design For Living Architects
Recent project: First Home - Percentage Policy
Charfield
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Potter Church & Holmes Architects
Recent project: Springhill - UK's 1st CoHousing
Stroud Valley
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