Matson, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Matson, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Matson
Matson is a vibrant suburb located within the city of Gloucester, Gloucestershire. Known for its residential character and community amenities, it presents various opportunities for planning applications, particularly in housing and local services. Its integration with Gloucester’s urban landscape makes it a significant area for development consideration.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £282,340 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Gloucester
- Parliamentary constituency: Gloucester
- LSOA: Gloucester 007G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Matson.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Matson.
- 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 Matson based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Matson.
- - 22 Matson Avenue Gloucester GL4 6LB
Single storey rear & side extension & porch to front
Status: Permitted | Council: Gloucester | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 52 The Wheatridge Gloucester GL4 4DJ
T1 Incense Cedar, reduce by 6 m T2 Lime Crown raise to 8 m T3 Sycamore reduce by 2-3 m all over
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Gloucester | Date: 2024-08-21
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A brief summary of Matson in Gloucestershire
Matson is a vibrant suburb located within the city of Gloucester, Gloucestershire. Known for its residential character and community amenities, it presents various opportunities for planning applications, particularly in housing and local services. Its integration with Gloucester’s urban landscape makes it a significant area for development consideration.
Property prices in Matson show an average sale price of £282,340, 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 Matson a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Matson includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. 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, Matson 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 Matson
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Matson. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Matson maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Matson were full planning applications (4), tree works (1), telecoms (1). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.