How long do planning decisions take near Berkeley Heath?

The average planning decision time near Berkeley Heath is 65 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 Berkeley Heath?

The planning approval rate near Berkeley Heath is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Berkeley Heath?

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

How can I track planning applications near Berkeley Heath?

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Berkeley Heath, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Berkeley Heath, Gloucestershire.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £388,323 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Berkeley Heath.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Berkeley Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Berkeley Heath.

- Cattle Country And Barn Berkeley Heath Berkeley Gloucestershire GL13 9EW
Installation of solar panels onto two existing buildings.
Status: Permitted | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-12-17
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- The Cattle Country Adventure Park Berkeley Heath Berkeley Gloucestershire GL13 9EW
New welcome building and extension to car park.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-12-24
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A brief summary of Berkeley Heath in Gloucestershire

Berkeley Heath is a settlement located in Gloucestershire, England.

Property prices in Berkeley Heath show an average sale price of £388,323, 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 Berkeley Heath a particularly low-crime area.

Berkeley Heath has one conservation area within its boundaries: Berkeley. 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 Berkeley Heath includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Berkeley Heath 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 Berkeley Heath

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Berkeley Heath. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Berkeley Heath.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Berkeley Heath slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Berkeley Heath were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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