How long do planning decisions take near Lower Hazel?

The average planning decision time near Lower Hazel is 58 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 Lower Hazel?

The planning approval rate near Lower Hazel is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Hazel?

The most common type of planning application near Lower Hazel is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Hazel?

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Lower Hazel, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Hazel, Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Lower Hazel 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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Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lower Hazel.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lower Hazel based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Lower Hazel.

- 6 Hazel Gardens Alveston South Gloucestershire BS35 3RD
Demolition of existing garage, Erection of replacement garage with pitched roof. Replacement of existing hanging tiles to front elevation of dwelling with new rendered finish.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-04-16
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- Lower Hazel Farm Lower Hazel Rudgeway South Gloucestershire BS35 3QP
Prior notification of the intention to erect 1no. agricultural steel framed building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-31
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- Hazel Cottage Hazel Lane Rudgeway South Gloucestershire BS35 3QP
Discharge of condition 5 (Landscaping) attached to planning permission P26/00052/HH Erection of a single and a two storey extension to the south elevation to form additional living accommodation. Erec
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-13
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- White Cottage 10 The Square Alveston South Gloucestershire BS35 3PE
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear/side extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-07-10
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- The Laurels 11 The Square Alveston South Gloucestershire BS35 3PE
Demolition of existing conservatory. Erection of single storey side extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2023-04-26
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- 34 Wolfridge Ride Alveston South Gloucestershire BS35 3RB
Erection of single storey rear extension under Permitted Development.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Lower Hazel in Gloucestershire

Lower Hazel is a settlement located in Gloucestershire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lower Hazel a particularly low-crime area.

Lower Hazel has one conservation area within its boundaries: Tockington. 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 Lower Hazel 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 Lower Hazel

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Lower Hazel. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lower Hazel may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Lower Hazel slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Lower Hazel were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 53% 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, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.

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