Old Sodbury, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Old Sodbury, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Old Sodbury are administered by South Gloucestershire Council. View the full South Gloucestershire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Old Sodbury
Old Sodbury is a picturesque village located in the South Gloucestershire district, nestled in the River Frome valley just west of the Cotswold escarpment. It lies between Chipping Sodbury and Yate, and is part of the civil parish of Sodbury. The village, which had a population of approximately 700 in 2021, is well-connected by the Badminton Road (A432) that links to the A46, making it a key area for planning applications related to residential and commercial development. The Cotswold Way also runs through Old Sodbury, adding to its appeal as a location for potential projects.
Population: 661
District: South Gloucestershire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £380,105 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Gloucestershire
- Parliamentary constituency: Thornbury and Yate
- LSOA: South Gloucestershire 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Old Sodbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Sodbury.
- 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 Old Sodbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Old Sodbury.
- - Street Record Chapel Lane Old Sodbury South Gloucestershire
Non Material Amendment to planning permission DOC25/00278 to substitute approved plans due to small changes and material susitution 21023 2001 C8 TO CHANGE TO 21023 2001 C9, 21023 2002 C8 TO CHANGE TO
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 42 Chapel Lane Old Sodbury South Gloucestershire BS37 6NG
Raising of existing roofline to facilitate loft conversion and erection of two storey side extension, single storey rear extension with first floor balcony and conversion of existing garage into addit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 29 Chapel Lane Old Sodbury South Gloucestershire BS37 6NQ
Erection of front, side and rear extensions to form additional living accommodation. Raising of roofline to facilitate loft conversion with Juliet balcony. Erection of front porch.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Transport Yard Badminton Road Old Sodbury South Gloucestershire BS37 6LX
Discharge of condition 8 (Drainage) attached to planning permission P21/04273/RVC. Variation to approved plans list (added by non material amendment application PK11/0467/NMA) to substitute the approv
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-09-04
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A brief summary of Old Sodbury in Gloucestershire
Old Sodbury is a picturesque village located in the South Gloucestershire district, nestled in the River Frome valley just west of the Cotswold escarpment. It lies between Chipping Sodbury and Yate, and is part of the civil parish of Sodbury. The village, which had a population of approximately 700 in 2021, is well-connected by the Badminton Road (A432) that links to the A46, making it a key area for planning applications related to residential and commercial development. The Cotswold Way also runs through Old Sodbury, adding to its appeal as a location for potential projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 661. It sits within the South Gloucestershire district.
Property prices in Old Sodbury show an average sale price of £380,105, 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 Old Sodbury a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Old Sodbury includes 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, Old Sodbury 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 Old Sodbury
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Old Sodbury. The average decision time was 71 days.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Old Sodbury were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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