Compton Greenfield, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Compton Greenfield, Gloucestershire.
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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 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Compton Greenfield.
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
View full details - - 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
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.
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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Compton Greenfield 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 Compton Greenfield
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Compton Greenfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Compton Greenfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Compton Greenfield were discharge of conditions (5), amendments (3), full planning applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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