How long do planning decisions take near Kington?

The average planning decision time near Kington is 56 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 Kington?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Kington?

The most common type of planning application near Kington is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kington?

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Kington, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kington, Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Kington are administered by South Gloucestershire Council. View the full South Gloucestershire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £277,579 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Gloucestershire
Parliamentary constituency: Thornbury and Yate
LSOA: South Gloucestershire 004B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Kington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Kington.

- Walnut Barn Kington Lane Thornbury South Gloucestershire BS35 1NQ
Erection of single storey side extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-30
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A brief summary of Kington in Gloucestershire

Kington is a settlement located in Gloucestershire, England.

Property prices in Kington show an average sale price of £277,579, 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 Kington a particularly low-crime area.

Kington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Thornbury. 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 Kington 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kington 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 Kington

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Kington. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Kington.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Kington were full planning applications (6), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

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