How long do planning decisions take near Epney?

The average planning decision time near Epney is 65 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 Epney?

The planning approval rate near Epney is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Epney?

The most common type of planning application near Epney is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Epney?

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Epney, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Epney, Gloucestershire.

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About Epney

Epney is a quaint village located in the civil parish of Longney and Epney within the Stroud district of Gloucestershire, England. Situated on the banks of the River Severn, approximately 8 miles southwest of Gloucester, Epney lies between Longney and Upper Framilode. The village features a local pub, The Anchor Inn, adding to its charm and community atmosphere, which may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £282,340 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Stroud
Parliamentary constituency: Stroud
LSOA: Stroud 003C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Epney.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Epney based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Epney.

- Majutora Longney Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 3SJ
Replacement single storey extension (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2021-10-07
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- 2 Crib Cottages Longney Crib Longney Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 3SJ
Discharge of condition 4 (drainage) from permission of the application S.18/2261/HHOLD.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2019-03-21
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- 2 Crib Cottages Longney Crib Longney Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 3SJ
Single storey rear extension and replacement balcony.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2018-10-18
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- 1 Crib Cottages Longney Crib Longney Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 3SJ
Resubmission of approved application S.13/2615/HHOLD for the erection of a side and rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2014-03-18
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- 1 Crib Cottages Longney Crib Longney Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 3SJ
Side and rear extension. (Revised drawings received 20.12.13)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2013-11-29
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- Lapper End Longney Gloucestershire
Archived NEW SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Gloucestershire | Date: 2002-04-05
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A brief summary of Epney in Gloucestershire

Property prices in Epney show an average sale price of £282,340, 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 Epney a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Epney

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Epney. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Epney.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Epney slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Epney were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 100% 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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