Beach, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Beach, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Beach are administered by Cheltenham Borough Council. View the full Cheltenham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Beach
Beach is a picturesque hamlet located in South Gloucestershire, within the parish of Bitton, on the gentle northern slopes of Lansdown Hill. Situated approximately 1 mile northwest of Upton Cheyney, Beach was designated as a conservation area on 23 October 1989, highlighting its significance and the need for careful planning and development to preserve its unique character.
District: Bitton
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Gloucestershire
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Somerset and Hanham
- LSOA: South Gloucestershire 030B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Beach.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Beach.
- 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 Beach based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Beach.
- - Beach Cottage Beach Lane Upton Cheyney South Gloucestershire
Works to crown lift 1no Robinia Tree to 5.5m within Upton Cheyney conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Greengates Marshfield Lane Upton Cheyney South Gloucestershire BS30 6NE
Change of use of a barn to a single dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2021-05-13
View full details - - Cotswold Cottage Lansdown Lane Upton Cheyney Bitton BRISTOL South Gloucestershire BS30 6NF
Application by Central Networks East for consent under Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 to install 1no. new pole within existing overhead electricity line.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2007-05-10
View full details - - Land adjoining Cotswold Cottage Lansdown Lane Upton Cheyney South Gloucestershire BS30 6NF
Change of use from agricultural to land for the keeping of horses. Erection of 2 no. stables and tack room.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2006-06-22
View full details - - Cotswold Cottage Lansdown Lane Upton Cheyney Bitton South Gloucestershire BS30 6NF
Erection of single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2004-11-24
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A brief summary of Beach in Gloucestershire
Beach is a picturesque hamlet located in South Gloucestershire, within the parish of Bitton, on the gentle northern slopes of Lansdown Hill. Situated approximately 1 mile northwest of Upton Cheyney, Beach was designated as a conservation area on 23 October 1989, highlighting its significance and the need for careful planning and development to preserve its unique character. It sits within the Bitton district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Beach a particularly low-crime area.
Beach has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Beach, North Stoke, Upton Cheyney. 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 Beach includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Congrove Field and The Tumps SSSI; 5 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Beach planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Beach
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Beach. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Beach.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Beach slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Beach were full planning applications (2), tree works (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
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- North Stoke planning applications
- Brockham End planning applications
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- Upton Cheyney planning applications
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