How long do planning decisions take near Aust?

The average planning decision time near Aust is 54 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Aust?

The most common type of planning application near Aust is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Aust?

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Aust, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Aust, Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire · England · settlement

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

About Aust

Aust is a quaint village nestled in South Gloucestershire, approximately 10 miles north of Bristol and 28 miles southwest of Gloucester. Situated on the eastern bank of the Severn estuary, it is conveniently close to the M48 motorway and the Severn Bridge. The village features essential amenities, including a chapel, a church, and a pub, while its surrounding farmland is prone to flooding due to the Severn's high tidal range. The civil parish of Aust also encompasses the nearby villages of Elberton and Littleton-upon-Severn, making it a notable area for planning applications and rural development opportunities.

Population: 513 (2021)

District: South Gloucestershire

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Area Information

Admin district: South Gloucestershire
Parliamentary constituency: Thornbury and Yate
LSOA: South Gloucestershire 005A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-04.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Aust.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Aust based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Aust in Gloucestershire

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Aust includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Aust Cliff SSSI, Severn Estuary SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Severn Estuary; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Severn Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Severn Estuary. 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 Aust

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Aust. The average decision time was 54 days.

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Aust were outline applications (1), other applications (1).

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