Iron Acton, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Iron Acton, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Iron Acton
Iron Acton is a village and civil parish located in South Gloucestershire, England, approximately 2 miles west of Yate and 9 miles northeast of Bristol. The village was historically significant as a manor and is now bypassed to the north by the B4058 road, making it an interesting area for planning applications due to its proximity to urban centres and transportation routes.
Population: 1,495 (2021)
District: South Gloucestershire
Website: http://www.ironactonvillage.info/
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Gloucestershire
- Parliamentary constituency: Thornbury and Yate
- LSOA: South Gloucestershire 019D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Iron Acton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Iron Acton.
- 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 Iron Acton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Iron Acton.
- - The Paddock Station Road Iron Acton South Gloucestershire BS37 9TA
Permission in principle for the erection of 1no.dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Algars Manor Station Road Iron Acton South Gloucestershire BS37 9TB
Internal alterations to remove and replace kitchen ceiling, insulating the roofspace and installation of extractor fan. External alterations to install 2no. rooflights to south east roofslope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - The Rectory High Street Iron Acton South Gloucestershire BS37 9UQ
Erection of 1no. attached garage (part resubmission of P25/00813/HH)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - The Old Corn Mill Bristol Road Iron Acton South Gloucestershire BS37 9TF
Discharge of condition 2c (Contamination) attached to planning permission P21/07136/F. Partial demolition of 1 no. dog kennel building (building no. 4) to facilitate its conversion into 1 no. dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - The Gables Park Street Iron Acton South Gloucestershire BS37 9UJ
Works to 1no. Maple Crimson King to remove 1no. dead stem and crown the rest of canopy by 10% and Works to fell a group of Elms all situated in the Iron Acton Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - Station House Station Road Iron Acton South Gloucestershire BS37 9TB
Works to 1no Lime Tree to pollard by 3m within Iron Acton conservation area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - The Old Corn Mill Bristol Road Iron Acton South Gloucestershire BS37 9TF
Discharge of conditions 4 (Landscape Plan) and 8 (Drainage) attached to planning permission P22/05298/RVC. Variation of condition 12 attached to P21/07136/F to submit amended drawings for building 3,
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - The Old Rectory High Street Iron Acton South Gloucestershire BS37 9UQ
Works to fell 3no. Ash 1no. Lime and 1no. Robinia Basal covered by TPO 350 dated 15th June 1983.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-04-05
View full details - DOC23/00242 - Elm Farm Bristol Road Iron Acton South Gloucestershire BS37 9TF
Discharge of condition 9 (Materials) attached to permission P22/05298/RVC. Variation of condition 12 attached to P21/07136/F to submit amended drawings for building 3, to change the appearance of the
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2023-06-25
View full details - - Elm Farm Bristol Road Iron Acton South Gloucestershire BS37 9TF
Discharge of condition 9 (Materials) attached to permission P22/05298/RVC. Variation of condition 12 attached to P21/07136/F to submit amended drawings for building 3, to change the appearance of the
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2023-06-25
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A brief summary of Iron Acton in Gloucestershire
Iron Acton is a village and civil parish located in South Gloucestershire, England, approximately 2 miles west of Yate and 9 miles northeast of Bristol. The village was historically significant as a manor and is now bypassed to the north by the B4058 road, making it an interesting area for planning applications due to its proximity to urban centres and transportation routes. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,495 (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 Iron Acton a particularly low-crime area.
Iron Acton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Iron Acton. 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 Iron Acton includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Iron Acton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.ironactonvillage.info/. 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 Iron Acton
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Iron Acton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Iron Acton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Iron Acton were discharge of conditions (3), tree works (2), full planning applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
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