Rockhampton, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rockhampton, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Rockhampton are administered by South Gloucestershire Council. View the full South Gloucestershire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Rockhampton
Rockhampton is a quaint village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, positioned within the South Gloucestershire unitary district. Located 2.8 miles northeast of Thornbury and approximately 18.6 miles north of Bristol, it is also just 4 miles east of the River Severn. As of the 2011 census, the village had a population of 166, making it a small but notable community for those interested in local planning applications.
Population: 165 (2021)
District: South Gloucestershire
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Area Information
- Admin district: Stroud
- Parliamentary constituency: Stroud
- LSOA: Stroud 012C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rockhampton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rockhampton.
- 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 Rockhampton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Rockhampton.
- - Court Hayes Gully Lane Rockhampton South Gloucestershire GL13 9DU
Erection of annexe ancillary to the main dwellinghouse. Installation of solar panels to the south facing roof slope.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - Court Hayes Gully Lane Rockhampton Berkeley South Gloucestershire GL13 9DU
Erection of single storey side extension to provide additional living accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2023-12-11
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A brief summary of Rockhampton in Gloucestershire
Rockhampton is a quaint village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, positioned within the South Gloucestershire unitary district. Located 2.8 miles northeast of Thornbury and approximately 18.6 miles north of Bristol, it is also just 4 miles east of the River Severn. As of the 2011 census, the village had a population of 166, making it a small but notable community for those interested in local planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 165 (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 Rockhampton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Rockhampton includes 9 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Rockhampton 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 Rockhampton
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Rockhampton. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 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 Rockhampton.
The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Rockhampton were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 100% 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, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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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.