How long do planning decisions take near Alderley?

The average planning decision time near Alderley is 50 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Alderley?

The planning approval rate near Alderley is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Alderley?

The most common type of planning application near Alderley is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Alderley?

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Alderley, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Alderley, Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Alderley are administered by Stroud District Council. View the full Stroud District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Alderley

Alderley is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Stroud district of Gloucestershire, approximately 14 miles southwest of Stroud and just 2 miles south of Wotton-under-Edge. Nestled beneath Winner Hill, the village is positioned along the Cotswold Way, near the charming villages of Hillesley and Tresham, and is bordered by the Ozleworth and Kilcott brooks. This scenic setting makes Alderley a notable area for planning applications, particularly in relation to rural development and conservation.

Population: 67 (2021)

District: Stroud

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £406,625 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Gloucestershire
Parliamentary constituency: Thornbury and Yate
LSOA: South Gloucestershire 001E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-04.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Alderley.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alderley.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Alderley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Alderley.

- Old Farm Alderley Wotton-Under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7QT
T1. Malus sp (crab apple) - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-09-23
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A brief summary of Alderley in Gloucestershire

Property prices in Alderley show an average sale price of £406,625, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Alderley a particularly low-crime area.

Alderley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Alderley. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Alderley includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lower Woods SSSI, Yarley Meadows SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Alderley

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Alderley. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Alderley.

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Alderley were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 22% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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