Olveston, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Olveston, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Olveston
Olveston is a quaint village and larger parish located in South Gloucestershire, England, encompassing both Olveston and Tockington, along with the hamlets of Old Down, Ingst, and Awkley. With a civil parish population of 2,033 recorded in the 2011 census, this area has a rich history dating back to the Stone Age, featuring drained salt marshes from Roman and Saxon times, and a sea wall built to protect against flooding from the River Severn estuary. This historical backdrop may influence current planning applications and developments in the region.
Population: 2,072 (2021)
District: South Gloucestershire
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Gloucestershire
- Parliamentary constituency: Thornbury and Yate
- LSOA: South Gloucestershire 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Olveston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Olveston.
- 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 Olveston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Olveston.
- - Greenways Vicarage Lane Olveston South Gloucestershire BS35 4BT
Demolition of dwelling. Erection of 1no. self build dwelling with associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Buildings And Land Adjcant To Cromwell House The Street Olveston South Gloucestershire
Partial demolition of outbuilding. Erection of single storey rear and side extensions to remaining outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Penhiew Church Hill Olveston South Gloucestershire BS35 4BZ
Works to fell 1.no Sessile Oak Tree. Tree situated within Olveston Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Cromwell House The Street Olveston South Gloucestershire BS35 4DR
Partial conversion of existing outbuildings and erection of new building to form 1no residential dwelling with parking and associated works (resubmission of lapsed permission P21/02916/F)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Churchill Orchard Vicarage Lane Olveston South Gloucestershire BS35 4BT
Demolition of existing conservatory and side extension. Erection of single storey side and rear extension to form additional living accommodation. Erection of front porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 12 Denys Court Olveston South Gloucestershire BS35 4DW
Works to fell 1.no Conifer Tree, reduce height of 1.no Silver Birch Tree and 1.no Conifer Hedge by 2-3 metres. Situated within Olveston Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Woodview Haw Lane Olveston South Gloucestershire BS35 4EG
Demolition of 1.no front outbuilding and erection of replacement outbuilding to form garage. Demolition of rear outbuilding and erection of replacement outbuilding (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Woodview Haw Lane Olveston South Gloucestershire BS35 4EG
Demolition of 1.no front outbuilding and erection of replacement outbuilding to form garage. Demolition of rear outbuilding and erection of replacement outbuilding (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Peace Haven The Street Olveston South Gloucestershire BS35 4DR
Discharge of condition 2 (Detailed Design) attached to permission P25/00237/LB External alterations which include removal of cement render and application of lime render on all elevations; demolition
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Greenfields 22 Denys Court Olveston South Gloucestershire BS35 4DW
Conversion of existing garage to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - School Garden Nursery Elberton Road Olveston South Gloucestershire BS35 4DB
Variation of condition 15 attached to permission P20/18701/F to alter the approved plans. Demolition of existing storage buildings. Erection of 2no. self-build dwellings, creation of parking and turni
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2023-08-11
View full details - - Olveston Stores The Street Olveston South Gloucestershire BS35 4DR
Discharge of condition 5 (materials) attached to planning permission P21/05300/F. Demolition of existing outbuildings. Erection of two storey side extension to facilitate conversion of 3 no. dwellings
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Olveston in Gloucestershire
Olveston is a quaint village and larger parish located in South Gloucestershire, England, encompassing both Olveston and Tockington, along with the hamlets of Old Down, Ingst, and Awkley. With a civil parish population of 2,033 recorded in the 2011 census, this area has a rich history dating back to the Stone Age, featuring drained salt marshes from Roman and Saxon times, and a sea wall built to protect against flooding from the River Severn estuary. This historical backdrop may influence current planning applications and developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,072 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Gloucestershire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Olveston a particularly low-crime area.
Olveston has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Tockington, Olveston. 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, Olveston 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 Olveston
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Olveston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Olveston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Olveston slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Olveston were full planning applications (8), tree works (4), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 47% 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, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Elberton planning applications
- Tockington planning applications
- Old Down planning applications
- Awkley planning applications
- Woodhouse Down planning applications
- Almondsbury planning applications
- Lower Hazel planning applications
- Ingst planning applications
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