How long do planning decisions take near Cowhill?

The average planning decision time near Cowhill is 44 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Cowhill?

The most common type of planning application near Cowhill is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cowhill?

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Cowhill, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cowhill, Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Cowhill are administered by Cheltenham Borough Council. View the full Cheltenham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Cowhill

Oldbury-on-Severn is a quaint village located in the South Gloucestershire district of Gloucestershire, England, near the River Severn's estuary. The parish, which encompasses the village of Cowhill, had a population of 780 as of the 2011 census. Notably, the area is adjacent to the former Oldbury nuclear power station, a Magnox facility that operated from 1967 until its closure in February 2012, making it relevant for planning considerations in the region.

District: Oldbury-on-Severn

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Area Information

Admin district: South Gloucestershire
Parliamentary constituency: Thornbury and Yate
LSOA: South Gloucestershire 001B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cowhill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Cowhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Cowhill.

- Cowhill Cottage Cowhill Oldbury On Severn South Gloucestershire BS35 1QH
Erection of 1no. incidental open sided carport; and the replacement of 1no. existing incidental outbuilding with a double garage, in its place.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-04-27
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- Cowhill Cottage Cowhill Oldbury On Severn South Gloucestershire BS35 1QH
Erection of 4.no incidental outbuildings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-27
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- Cowhill Cottage Cowhill Oldbury On Severn South Gloucestershire BS35 1QH
Erection of two storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation, and installation of new access on to Church Road (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-07-14
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- Vine Cottage Cowhill Oldbury On Severn South Gloucestershire BS35 1QH
Discharge of Condition 2 (Trees and landscaping) and Condition 3 (Ecology) attached to planning permission P24/00339/RVC Variation of condition 2 attached to P22/04022/F to substitute plan No.02 Rev B
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-01-25
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A brief summary of Cowhill in Gloucestershire

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Cowhill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Severn Estuary SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Severn Estuary; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Severn Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Severn Estuary. 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 Cowhill

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Cowhill. The average decision time was 44 days.

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Cowhill were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

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

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