How long do planning decisions take near Falfield?

The average planning decision time near Falfield is 50 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 Falfield?

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

How can I track planning applications near Falfield?

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Falfield, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Falfield, Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire · England · settlement

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About Falfield

Falfield is a village and civil parish located in the Charfield Ward of South Gloucestershire, positioned along the A38 Gloucester Road and just west of junction 14 of the M5 motorway. Historically, it was part of the Bagstone Hundred in Norman times and later the Thornbury Hundred, making it an area of interest for planning applications given its strategic location and historical significance.

Population: 868 (2021)

District: South Gloucestershire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £485,646 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Gloucestershire
Parliamentary constituency: Thornbury and Yate
LSOA: South Gloucestershire 003A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Falfield.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Falfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Falfield.

- 1 Eastley Close Falfield South Gloucestershire GL12 8BZ
Works crown reduce 1no Horse Chestnut Tree to leave a height of 13m and a radial spread of 10m covered by Tree Preservation Order No.369 dated 13th October 1993
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-09
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- The Barn Moorslade Lane Falfield South Gloucestershire GL12 8DJ
Erection of first floor extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-18
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- 8 Anstey Gardens Falfield South Gloucestershire GL12 8FL
Erection of single storey side and single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-11-18
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- Heneage Farm Moorslade Lane Falfield Wotton Under Edge South Gloucestershire GL12 8DJ
Non material amendment to permission P19/3928/RM to change the fencing along the road from 1.2m post and rail fence to 0.5m knee rail fence.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2023-11-15
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- 43 Selman Drive Falfield Wotton Under Edge South Gloucestershire GL12 8FJ
Erection of single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2023-10-17
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A brief summary of Falfield in Gloucestershire

Property prices in Falfield show an average sale price of £485,646, 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 Falfield a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Falfield includes 2 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 Falfield

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Falfield. The average decision time was 50 days.

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Falfield were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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