Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · Town
Planning applications in Chipping Sodbury are administered by Cheltenham Borough Council. View the full Cheltenham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Chipping Sodbury
Chipping Sodbury is a historic market town located in South Gloucestershire, England, approximately 13 miles northeast of Bristol and directly east of Yate. Founded in the 12th century by William le Gros, it serves as the principal settlement of the civil parish of Sodbury, which encompasses the nearby village of Old Sodbury. This vibrant town offers a unique blend of heritage and community, making it a notable area for those researching planning applications.
Population: 5,500
District: Sodbury
Website: http://www.sodburytc.co.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Gloucestershire
- Parliamentary constituency: Thornbury and Yate
- LSOA: South Gloucestershire 024F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chipping Sodbury.
- 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 Chipping Sodbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Chipping Sodbury.
- - 41 High Street Chipping Sodbury South Gloucestershire BS37 6BA
Change of Use of ground floor from Bar (Sui Generis) to Hairdressing Salon (Class E(a)) (as defined in the Town and Country Planning (use class order) 1987.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 20 High Street Chipping Sodbury South Gloucestershire BS37 6AH
Works to Crown reduce 1 no. Ash leafed Maple Tree (T1) by 2.5-3 metres to leave a finished height of approx 8 metres and radial spread of 7 metres. Situated within Chipping Sodbury Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 6 Broadway Yate South Gloucestershire BS37 7AD
Erection of single storey front extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Stable Cottage 62 Rounceval Street Chipping Sodbury South Gloucestershire BS37 6AR
Erection of single storey front/side extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Stable Cottage 62 Rounceval Street Chipping Sodbury South Gloucestershire BS37 6AR
Erection of single storey front/side extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Building To The Rear Of 39 High Street Chipping Sodbury South Gloucestershire BS37 6BA
Installation of 1no dormer to south elevation and new windows and doors to facilitate the conversion of ancillary building to No. 39 High Street Chipping Sodbury to form 1no two-bedroom dwelling (Use
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Building To The Rear Of 39 High Street Chipping Sodbury South Gloucestershire BS37 6BA
External alterations to repair and repoint natural stone walls with lime based mortar, enlarge existing opening, form a new opening and install 1no dormer on South elevation. New windows and timber do
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 26 High Street Chipping Sodbury South Gloucestershire
Internal works to repair a number of decayed roof trusses and rafters and replacement of 1no. timber lintel like for like.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 1 And 3 Hounds Road Chipping Sodbury South Gloucestershire BS37 6EE
Part change of use and conversion of building from offices into 1no. residential flat (Class C3) along with rebuild of single storey rear/side extension and associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 22 High Street Chipping Sodbury South Gloucestershire BS37 6AH
Works to fell 1.no Ash Tree. Tree situated within Chipping Sodbury Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 73 Melrose Avenue Yate South Gloucestershire BS37 7AS
Erection of single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Hillside Court Bowling Hill Chipping Sodbury South Gloucestershire BS37 6JX
Prior notification of a change of use from commercial/service use (Class E ) to 27no. dwellings (Class C3) as defined in Part 3 Class MA the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - The Cottage Wickwar Road Chipping Sodbury South Gloucestershire BS37 6BQ
Erection of 1No. outbuilding to form hot tub enclosure.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 5 Virginia Close Chipping Sodbury South Gloucestershire BS37 6HN
Discharge of condition 4 (Parking Provisions) attached to planning permission P24/02428/HH. Erection of two storey rear extension to facilitate annexe ancillary to the main dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - St Lawrence Presbytery 71 Broad Street Chipping Sodbury South Gloucestershire BS37 6AD
Works to 1no Sycamore Tree to remove lower 3 lateral branches and to crown lift by 5m, situated within Chipping Sodbury conservation area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - Buildings At 41 High Street Chipping Sodbury South Gloucestershire BS37 6BA
Discharge of condition 2 (archaeology) attached to planning permission P23/00220/F. Erection of infill extension to facilitate change of use of buildings to 8no. dwellings as defined in the Town and C
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-01-20
View full details - - 64 Brook Street Chipping Sodbury South Gloucestershire BS37 6AZ
Replacement of existing single glazed windows with double glazed.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-03-08
View full details - - 11 Melrose Avenue Yate South Gloucestershire BS37 7AU
Erection of a front porch and alterations to the roof of the existing rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2023-12-28
View full details - - Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church High Street Chipping Sodbury South Gloucestershire BS37 6AH
Works to fell 1no Conifer tree. Situated in the Chipping Sodbury Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2023-08-04
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A brief summary of Chipping Sodbury in Gloucestershire
Chipping Sodbury is a historic market town located in South Gloucestershire, England, approximately 13 miles northeast of Bristol and directly east of Yate. Founded in the 12th century by William le Gros, it serves as the principal settlement of the civil parish of Sodbury, which encompasses the nearby village of Old Sodbury. This vibrant town offers a unique blend of heritage and community, making it a notable area for those researching planning applications. The Town has a population of approximately 5,500. It sits within the Sodbury district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chipping Sodbury a particularly low-crime area.
Chipping Sodbury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chipping Sodbury. 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 Chipping Sodbury includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Barnhill Quarry SSSI. 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, Chipping Sodbury planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.sodburytc.co.uk/. 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 Chipping Sodbury
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Chipping Sodbury. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Chipping Sodbury.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chipping Sodbury were full planning applications (19), tree works (4), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 61% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
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