Horton, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Horton, Gloucestershire.
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Planning applications in Horton are administered by South Gloucestershire Council. View the full South Gloucestershire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Horton
Horton is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the Cotswold Edge in South Gloucestershire, England. Situated approximately 2.5 miles north of Chipping Sodbury, it offers a linear settlement along the slopes of a steep hill. As of the 2011 census, Horton had a population of 355, and as of April 1, 2023, it merged with the parish of Little Sodbury, enhancing its community and planning opportunities.
Population: 448 (2021)
District: South Gloucestershire
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Gloucestershire
- Parliamentary constituency: Thornbury and Yate
- LSOA: South Gloucestershire 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Horton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Horton.
- 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 Horton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Horton.
- - Post Cottage Horton Hill Horton South Gloucestershire BS37 6QN
Works to fell 1no Sycamore Tree covered by Woodland Tree Preservation Order TPO 0230.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Beaconsfield Bungalow Highfield Lane Horton South Gloucestershire BS37 6QU
Erection of two storey side extension to form annexe ancillary to the main dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-04-07
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A brief summary of Horton in Gloucestershire
Horton is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the Cotswold Edge in South Gloucestershire, England. Situated approximately 2.5 miles north of Chipping Sodbury, it offers a linear settlement along the slopes of a steep hill. As of the 2011 census, Horton had a population of 355, and as of April 1, 2023, it merged with the parish of Little Sodbury, enhancing its community and planning opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 448 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Gloucestershire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Horton a particularly low-crime area.
Horton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Horton. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Horton includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. 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, Horton 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 Horton
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Horton.
The most common application types near Horton 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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