How long do planning decisions take near Marsh Common?

The average planning decision time near Marsh Common is 157 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 Marsh Common?

The planning approval rate near Marsh Common is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Marsh Common?

The most common type of planning application near Marsh Common is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Marsh Common?

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Marsh Common, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Marsh Common, Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Marsh Common 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 001D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Marsh Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Marsh Common.

- Rose Cottage 125 Marsh Common Road Pilning South Gloucestershire BS35 4JU
Conversion of existing garage and erection of first floor side extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-05
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A brief summary of Marsh Common in Gloucestershire

Marsh Common is a settlement located in Gloucestershire, England.

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Marsh Common 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.

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Planning Activity in Marsh Common

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Marsh Common. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 157 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 Marsh Common.

With an average of 157 days, decisions near Marsh Common take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Marsh Common were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% 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, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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