How long do planning decisions take near Claypits?

The average planning decision time near Claypits is 86 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 Claypits?

The planning approval rate near Claypits is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Claypits?

The most common type of planning application near Claypits is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Claypits?

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Claypits, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Claypits, Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Claypits are administered by Stroud District Council. View the full Stroud District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Claypits

Claypits in Gloucestershire refer to quarries or mines dedicated to the extraction of clay, a key resource for industries such as pottery, brick manufacturing, and Portland cement production. These sites, often referred to as brick pits, are integral to the local economy and provide essential materials for construction and manufacturing projects. Understanding the zoning and planning regulations surrounding these areas is vital for anyone considering development or resource extraction in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £365,508 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Stroud
Parliamentary constituency: Stroud
LSOA: Stroud 005A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Claypits based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Claypits.

- Elm Cottage Claypits Eastington Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3AJ
Variation of condition 4 (tree survey) from S.25/1454/HHOLD - remove Willow tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-06-17
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S.26/1064/VAR · Validated: Wed 17 Jun 2026 - Elm Cottage Claypits Eastington Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3AJ
Variation of condition 4 (tree survey) from S.25/1454/HHOLD - remove Willow tree.
Status: Undecided | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-06-17
S.26/1064/VAR - Elm Cottage Claypits Eastington Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3AJ
Variation of condition 4 (tree survey) from S.25/1454/HHOLD - remove Willow tree.
Status: Undecided | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-06-17
S.26/0658/FUL - John Stayte Services Ltd Puddlesworth Lane Eastington Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3AH
Erection of an office building (Class E).
Status: Undecided | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-05-27
- Teazel Cottage Claypits Eastington Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3AJ
Use as a home for up to three looked-after young persons (Use Class C3b).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-02-28
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- Copperstones Claypits Eastington Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3AJ
Re-submission of a Householder Planning Application for the Construction of a Residential Annex for dependent parents (granny annex)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-09-14
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- Copperstones Claypits Eastington Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3AJ
Erection of a detached annexe. Resubmission of S.23/0974/HHOLD.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-07-12
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A brief summary of Claypits in Gloucestershire

Property prices in Claypits show an average sale price of £365,508, 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 Claypits a particularly low-crime area.

Claypits has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stroud Industrial Heritage. 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 Claypits includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Frampton Pools SSSI. 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 Claypits

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Claypits. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Claypits may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Claypits were discharge of conditions (3), tree works (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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