Bitton, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bitton, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Bitton
Bitton is a charming village and civil parish located in South Gloucestershire, England, just east of Bristol along the scenic River Boyd. Its picturesque setting and proximity to urban amenities make it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 9,459 (2021)
District: South Gloucestershire
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Gloucestershire
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Somerset and Hanham
- LSOA: South Gloucestershire 024A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bitton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bitton.
- 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 Bitton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Bitton.
- - Willow Tree Cottage 38 Church Road Bitton South Gloucestershire BS30 6LJ
Works to 1no Silver Birch Tree (T1) to crown reduce by 3m. Works to 2no Holly Trees (T2 And G3) to reduce height by 1m within Bitton Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 1 Church Farm Paddock Church Road Bitton South Gloucestershire BS30 6HW
Works to 1no SG1 Spiraea, Evergreen, Spindle Trees to remove stems within 4m of the area of damage. Works to fell 1no Goat Willow Tree (T3) all within Bitton Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 10 Baron Close Bitton South Gloucestershire BS30 6LS
Works to Crown reduce 1.no Walnut Tree (T1) by 2-3 back to previous pruning points. Situated within Bitton Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 131 High Street Bitton South Gloucestershire BS30 6HQ
Works to fell 2.no Silver Birch Trees. Works to crown lift 1.no Yew Tree by 5m. Trees situated within Bitton Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 2 Church Farm Paddock Church Road Bitton South Gloucestershire BS30 6HW
Works to pollard 1.no Maple Tree (T1) back to previous points and Crown Thin 1.no Hawthorn tree (T2) by 30%. Works to remove lower branches of 1.no Beech tree (T3) and fell 1.no Silver Birch tree (T4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 151 High Street Bitton South Gloucestershire BS30 6LA
Erection of a single story rear/side extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Regis Golden Valley Lane Bitton South Gloucestershire BS30 6LG
Installation of 1no. rear dormer to facilitate loft conversion.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - Old Vicarage 15 Church Lane Bitton South Gloucestershire BS30 6LH
Internal and external alterations to replace glass panes of all sash windows on the south elevation with slim-profile double glazed panels.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - Eastcroft Golden Valley Lane Bitton South Gloucestershire BS30 6LG
Works to 1no.Willow to side prune overhanging branches back to stem and Works to Mixed hedgerow to reduce height by 0.5 meters situated in the Bitton Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Dower House 31 Church Road Bitton South Gloucestershire BS30 6LJ
Works to 1no. Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) to reduce the end weight of all the branches over the road by 10% (up to 1.5m) and to reduce the second lowest branch growing out towards the road (ap
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-03-27
View full details - - 16 Church Road Bitton South Gloucestershire BS30 6HH
Works to 5no. Ash to reduce height by approx 10m and 1no. Elm to reduce height by approx 10m situated in the Bitton Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-02-25
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A brief summary of Bitton in Gloucestershire
Bitton is a charming village and civil parish located in South Gloucestershire, England, just east of Bristol along the scenic River Boyd. Its picturesque setting and proximity to urban amenities make it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,459 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Gloucestershire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bitton a particularly low-crime area.
Bitton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bitton, 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 Bitton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stidham Farm SSSI; 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, Bitton 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 Bitton
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Bitton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bitton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bitton were tree works (10), full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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