Oldland Common, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oldland Common, Gloucestershire.
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About Oldland Common
Oldland Common is a village located in the southern part of Gloucestershire, England, on the edge of Bristol. Situated within the civil parish of Bitton, it lies approximately 8 miles from both Bristol and Bath, making it a strategically positioned area for planning applications related to residential and commercial development. The broader region is known as Oldland, which offers a mix of rural charm and accessibility to urban amenities.
Population: 7,000
District: Gloucestershire
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Gloucestershire
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Somerset and Hanham
- LSOA: South Gloucestershire 030C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oldland Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oldland 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 Oldland Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Oldland Common.
- - 49 Coombes Way North Common South Gloucestershire BS30 8YW
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) attached to P25/01486/HH to substitute drawing No 3 Rev A - existing and proposed floor plans and No 2 Rev A - existing and proposed elevations with drawing n
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Hayes Cottage And Cobblers Cottage 25 And 25A Court Road Oldland Common South Gloucestershire BS30 9SN
Installation of 2no. front dormers.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 71 North Street Oldland Common South Gloucestershire BS30 8TP
Conversion of existing garage to form additional living accommodation and erection of 1no outbuilding ancillary to the main dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Land Adj Oldland Common Post Office 171 - 173 High Street Oldland Common South Gloucestershire
Demolition of existing garage and erection of 1 no. detached dwelling with access and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Cobblers Cottage 25A Court Road Oldland Common South Gloucestershire BS30 9SN
The erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.97m, for which the maximum height would be 3m, and for which the height of the eaves
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Building At Sir Bernard Lovell School North Street Oldland Common South Gloucestershire
Prior notification for the change of use from commercial (Class E) to 1 no. dwelling (Class C3) as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1985 as amended.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - 2 Highleaze Road Oldland Common South Gloucestershire BS30 9SG
Installation of rear raised patio. Erection of 2no. panels of 2.4m high timber boundary fence (retrospective).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 3 The Croft Oldland Common South Gloucestershire BS30 9SL
Erection of a single and first floor side and rear extensions to form additional living accommodation (resubmission of P23/00224/HH).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Oldland Common in Gloucestershire
Oldland Common is a village located in the southern part of Gloucestershire, England, on the edge of Bristol. Situated within the civil parish of Bitton, it lies approximately 8 miles from both Bristol and Bath, making it a strategically positioned area for planning applications related to residential and commercial development. The broader region is known as Oldland, which offers a mix of rural charm and accessibility to urban amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,000. It sits within the Gloucestershire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Oldland Common a particularly low-crime area.
Oldland Common has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Warmley, Bitton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
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Planning Activity in Oldland Common
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Oldland Common. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Oldland Common.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Oldland Common were full planning applications (15), outline applications (6), amendments (5). Full planning applications account for 45% 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, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.
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