Siston Common, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Siston Common, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Siston Common
Siston is a quaint village in South Gloucestershire, located 7 miles east of Bristol at the meeting point of the Siston Brook, a tributary of the River Avon. The village features charming cottages, farms, and the notable St Anne's Church, along with the historic Tudor manor house, Siston Court. Once bordered by the royal Hunting Forest of Kingswood, Siston Common has seen some erosion due to the Avon Ring Road and housing developments. Since 1989, the village and its surroundings have been designated as a conservation area, offering protections against overdevelopment, making it a key area for mindful planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Gloucestershire
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Somerset and Hanham
- LSOA: South Gloucestershire 032B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Siston Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Siston 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 Siston Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Siston Common.
- - 61A Siston Common Siston South Gloucestershire BS15 4PA
Continued use of 61A Siston Common as an independent dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 3 Fisher Road Kingswood South Gloucestershire BS15 4RQ
Installation of 3 no. rooflights and alterations to the existing rear storeroom to facilitate change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to small 6 bedroom, 6 person House in Multiple Occupation (Cla
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - Siston Common (Siston Common West) Siston South Gloucestershire
Installation of fencing, pedestrian gates, bridle path gates, cattle grids suitable for bicycles, and hard standing to facilitate the safe keeping of grazing animals.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-03-05
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A brief summary of Siston Common in Gloucestershire
Siston is a quaint village in South Gloucestershire, located 7 miles east of Bristol at the meeting point of the Siston Brook, a tributary of the River Avon. The village features charming cottages, farms, and the notable St Anne's Church, along with the historic Tudor manor house, Siston Court. Once bordered by the royal Hunting Forest of Kingswood, Siston Common has seen some erosion due to the Avon Ring Road and housing developments. Since 1989, the village and its surroundings have been designated as a conservation area, offering protections against overdevelopment, making it a key area for mindful planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Siston Common a particularly low-crime area.
Siston Common has one conservation area within its boundaries: Warmley. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Siston Common
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Siston Common. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Siston Common may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Siston Common were full planning applications (7), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.