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Planning in Iron Acton

Approved
91%
21 of 22 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Iron Acton in the last 24 months, from South Gloucestershire Council's planning register.

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,495 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Gloucestershire district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Iron Acton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Iron Acton has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Iron Acton 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.ironactonvillage.info/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Iron Acton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 83 planning applications were submitted near Iron Acton. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (12), full planning applications (7), outline applications (5). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Iron Acton?
In the last 24 months, 83 planning applications were submitted near Iron Acton. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Iron Acton?
The average planning decision time near Iron Acton is 55 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 Iron Acton?
The planning approval rate near Iron Acton is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Iron Acton?
The most common type of planning application near Iron Acton is discharge of conditions, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Iron Acton?
You can search and track planning applications near Iron Acton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.