Oldland Common, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oldland Common, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Oldland Common are administered by Gloucestershire County Council. View the full Gloucestershire County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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 032F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
456 planning applications found near Oldland Common.
- - 41 Noble Avenue Oldland Common South Gloucestershire BS30 8YY
Erection of two storey side extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - 96A High Street Oldland Common South Gloucestershire BS30 9TH
Erection of single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - 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: Conditions | 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: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Cobblers Cottage 25A Court Road Oldland Common South Gloucestershire BS30 9SN
Installation of rear dormer to facilitate loft conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 71 North Street Oldland Common South Gloucestershire BS30 8TP
Conversion and upgrade of existing garage to provide workshop space, and erection of a detached outbuilding to provide office accommodation, associated with a home-based garment embroidery and vinyl p
Status: Conditions | 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 - - 144 High Street Oldland Common South Gloucestershire BS30 9TA
Discharge of conditions 5 (Waste and Recycling) And 6 (Cycle Storage) attached to planning permission P21/02553/F Alterations to roof line and installation of 1 no. rear dormer to form 1 no. flat with
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-11-20
View full details - - 14 Brookfield Walk Oldland Common South Gloucestershire BS30 9SS
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - Land At 14 North Street Oldland Common South Gloucestershire
Discharge of conditions 2 (coal mining report) and 3 (SuDS) attached to planning permission P24/00860/F. Erection of 2no. flats (Class C3) with associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - 144 High Street Oldland Common South Gloucestershire BS30 9TA
Discharge of Condition 3 (EV charging) Condition 4 (On-site parking) Condition 5 (Waste and recycling) and Condition 6 (Cycle storage) attached to planning permission P21/02553/F Alterations to roof l
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-08-14
View full details - - 102 Cloverlea Road Oldland Common South Gloucestershire BS30 8TX
Discharge of Conditions 4 (Parking provision), 5 (EVCP), 6 (Obscure glazing), attached to planning permission P21/06652/F Conversion of existing garage to form single dwelling to include erection of f
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-08-12
View full details - - 102 Cloverlea Road Oldland Common South Gloucestershire BS30 8TX
Non Material Amendment to planning permission P21/06652/F to amend parking arrangement to provide 2no spaces per dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-07-28
View full details - - 102A Cloverlea Road Oldland Common South Gloucestershire BS30 8TX
Erection of garden room.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-07-28
View full details - - The Tappins Builders Yard Oldland Common South Gloucestershire
Demolition of buildings. Erection of 7no. dwellings and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 86 High Street Oldland Common South Gloucestershire BS30 9TH
Discharge of Condition 2 (Materials) attached to planning permission P24/01113/HH Erection of single storey rear extension and installation of rear dormer with juilet balcony to provide additional liv
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 39-47 North Street Oldland Common South Gloucestershire BS30 8TT
Erection of 1 no. detached dwelling and associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 49 Coombes Way North Common South Gloucestershire BS30 8YW
Erection of single storey rear extension. Alterations to existing dining room roof to match new extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-06-19
View full details - - Land East Of High Street And Barry Road Oldland Common South Gloucestershire
Erection of up to 297no. dwellings and a building providing up to 300m2 of commercial space (Class E), with site infrastructure, water management measures, green infrastructure and landscaping, allotm
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-06-03
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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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Oldland Common 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 Oldland Common
In the last 24 months, 109 planning applications were submitted near Oldland Common. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Oldland Common slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Oldland Common were full planning applications (52), discharge of conditions (19), outline applications (15). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 9 large-scale (major) developments, 13 medium-scale applications, 87 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 17 applications
- Refused: 13 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 75 applications
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