How long do planning decisions take near Alveston Down?

The average planning decision time near Alveston Down is 72 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 Alveston Down?

The planning approval rate near Alveston Down is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Alveston Down?

The most common type of planning application near Alveston Down is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Alveston Down?

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Alveston Down, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Alveston Down, Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Alveston Down are administered by South Gloucestershire Council. View the full South Gloucestershire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: South Gloucestershire
Parliamentary constituency: Thornbury and Yate
LSOA: South Gloucestershire 004A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-04.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Alveston Down based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Alveston Down.

- 26 Quarry Mead Alveston South Gloucestershire BS35 3JN
Discharge of conditions 2 (Gas Protection Monitoring), 7 (CMP) and 12 (BNG) attached to Planning Permission P25/02941/F. Erection of 1no. attached dwelling with parking and associated works. (re-submi
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-04-21
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- Land Adjacent To 26 Quarry Mead Alveston South Gloucestershire
Discharge of conditions 2 (Gas Protection Monitoring), 4 (External Lighting), 5 (LEMP), 6 (Trees), 7 (CMP) attached to permission P25/02941/F. Erection of 1no attached dwelling with parking and associ
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-26
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- Marlwood School Vattingstone Lane Alveston South Gloucestershire BS35 3LA
Demolition of vacant buildings and replacement with hard and soft landscaping works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-05
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- Verge At Vattingstone Lane Opposite Quarry Road Alveston
Erection of 1no. micro battery energy storage system with associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-11-26
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A brief summary of Alveston Down in Gloucestershire

Alveston Down is a settlement located in Gloucestershire, England.

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

Alveston Down has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Tockington, Thornbury. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Alveston Down includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Alveston Down

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Alveston Down. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Alveston Down may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Alveston Down were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 69% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

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