How long do planning decisions take near Bencombe?

The average planning decision time near Bencombe is 39 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 Bencombe?

The planning approval rate near Bencombe is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bencombe?

The most common type of planning application near Bencombe is tree works applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bencombe?

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Bencombe, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bencombe, Gloucestershire.

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About Bencombe

Bencombe is a quaint hamlet located in the parish of Uley, Gloucestershire, featuring nine traditional stone cottages and houses. Nestled just southwest of Owlpen, it lies on the picturesque edge of the Cotswolds, making it an appealing area for planning applications related to rural development and heritage conservation.

District: Uley

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £342,934 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Stroud
Parliamentary constituency: Stroud
LSOA: Stroud 012D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bencombe.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bencombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Bencombe.

- Croomes Grove Farm Owlpen Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 5BZ
Erection of a wood chip storage barn.
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-03-04
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A brief summary of Bencombe in Gloucestershire

Property prices in Bencombe show an average sale price of £342,934, 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 Bencombe a particularly low-crime area.

Bencombe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Uley. 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 Bencombe includes 11 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 Bencombe

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Bencombe. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Bencombe.

The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bencombe were tree works (9), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

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