How long do planning decisions take near Cold Ashton?

The average planning decision time near Cold Ashton is 57 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 Cold Ashton?

The planning approval rate near Cold Ashton is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Cold Ashton?

The most common type of planning application near Cold Ashton is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cold Ashton?

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Cold Ashton, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cold Ashton, Gloucestershire.

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About Cold Ashton

Cold Ashton is a picturesque village in South Gloucestershire, located just 5 miles north of Bath, near the intersection of the A46 and A420 roads. The village features a historic church with a 14th-century tower, reconstructed in the 16th century by its rector, Thomas Key. As of the 2011 census, Cold Ashton had a population of 221, making it a small but notable community for planning applications in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £368,353 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: Chippenham
LSOA: Wiltshire 009A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cold Ashton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Cold Ashton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Cold Ashton.

- Agricultural Barn To The East Of The Cotswold Way Cold Ashton South Gloucestershire SN14 8JT
Change of use from Agricultural barn to 2no. short term holiday lets (Use Class (Use Class C3). As defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-10
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A brief summary of Cold Ashton in Gloucestershire

Property prices in Cold Ashton show an average sale price of £368,353, 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 Cold Ashton a particularly low-crime area.

Cold Ashton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cold Ashton. 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 Cold Ashton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): St. Catherine's Valley SSSI, Monkswood Valley SSSI; 5 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 Cold Ashton

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Cold Ashton. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Cold Ashton.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Cold Ashton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Cold Ashton were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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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