How long do planning decisions take near Compton Greenfield?

The average planning decision time near Compton Greenfield is 68 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 Compton Greenfield?

The planning approval rate near Compton Greenfield is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Compton Greenfield?

The most common type of planning application near Compton Greenfield is discharge of conditions, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Compton Greenfield?

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Compton Greenfield, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Compton Greenfield, Gloucestershire.

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Planning applications in Compton Greenfield are administered by South Gloucestershire Council. View the full South Gloucestershire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Compton Greenfield

Compton Greenfield, a quaint hamlet located southwest of Easter Compton in South Gloucestershire, features a mix of farms and dispersed residences. The notable All Saints parish church, a Grade II* listed building, showcases a Norman arch in its porch and was predominantly reconstructed in the Neo-Norman style in 1852. The churchyard serves as the final resting place for prominent figures such as Sir George White, founder of the Bristol Aeroplane Company, and Sir John Francis Davis, the second Governor of Hong Kong, making it a site of historical significance.

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Area Information

Admin district: South Gloucestershire
Parliamentary constituency: Thornbury and Yate
LSOA: South Gloucestershire 005A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Compton Greenfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Compton Greenfield.

- Briery Brake Hollywood Lane Easter Compton South Gloucestershire BS35 5RT
Erection of single storey rear and side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-24
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- Grenville Berwick Lane Easter Compton South Gloucestershire BS35 5RX
Raising of roofline to form first floor living accommodation. Creation of balconies to north west and south east elevations with glass balustrades.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-05-01
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A brief summary of Compton Greenfield in Gloucestershire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Compton Greenfield a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Compton Greenfield includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Compton Greenfield

In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Compton Greenfield. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 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 Compton Greenfield.

At 68 days on average, decisions near Compton Greenfield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Compton Greenfield were discharge of conditions (16), full planning applications (6), amendments (4).

In terms of development scale, 12 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

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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