How long do planning decisions take near Lower Stone?

The average planning decision time near Lower Stone is 58 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

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

The most common type of planning application near Lower Stone is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Stone?

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Lower Stone, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Stone, Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Lower Stone are administered by Stroud District Council. View the full Stroud District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Stroud
Parliamentary constituency: Stroud
LSOA: Stroud 012D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lower Stone.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Stone based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Lower Stone.

- The Cottage Lower Stone Berkeley Gloucestershire GL13 9DJ
Certificate of lawful use of Land as Residential Garden for a period in excess of 10 years.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-02-13
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- The Glen Moorslade Lane Falfield Wotton Under Edge South Gloucestershire GL12 8DJ
Erection of detached garage, work room and store.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2016-01-07
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- Glen Cottage Moorslade Lane Falfield Wotton Under Edge South Gloucestershire GL12 8DJ
Erection of porch and single storey side extension to replace existing garage with an ancillary studio annexe
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2012-05-15
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- The Bungalow Moorslade Lane Falfield South Gloucestershire GL12 8DJ
Erection of rear conservatory and single storey rear extension to form replacement outhouse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2004-08-18
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A brief summary of Lower Stone in Gloucestershire

Lower Stone 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 Stone a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lower Stone 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 Stone

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Lower Stone. The average decision time was 58 days.

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

The most common application types near Lower Stone were full planning applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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