How long do planning decisions take near Synwell?

The average planning decision time near Synwell is 46 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Synwell?

The planning approval rate near Synwell is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Synwell?

The most common type of planning application near Synwell is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Synwell?

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Synwell, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Synwell, Gloucestershire.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £485,646 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Gloucestershire
Parliamentary constituency: Thornbury and Yate
LSOA: South Gloucestershire 003B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Synwell.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Synwell.

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 Synwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Synwell.

- 1 Oatground Synwell Wotton-Under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7HX
Erection of an open fronted single storey sheltered cover.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-02-11
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- 6 Potters Pond Wotton-Under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7HF
Replacement rear extension, new fenestration to proposed ground floor utility/gym and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-09-12
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- 11 Valley Road Wotton-Under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7NP
Pollard the Willow tree to 7m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-09-03
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- 11 Holywell Road Wotton-Under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7NJ
Loft conversion with dormer extensions and dormer windows. Erection of a porch, alterations to fenestration, removal of chimney and new flue.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-04-25
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- St Marys Church Culverhay Wotton-Under-Edge Gloucestershire
Beech - T20 Install dynamic cobra style brace at 2/3 clear stem height above included union. Prune away from roof to leave 1m clearance.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-11-28
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- 7 Coombe Road Wotton-Under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7LU
Replacement of 14 windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-10-06
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- 7 Coombe Road Wotton-Under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7LU
Installation of 5 replacement windows. (Retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Synwell in Gloucestershire

Synwell is a settlement located in Gloucestershire, England.

Property prices in Synwell show an average sale price of £485,646, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Synwell a particularly low-crime area.

Synwell has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wotton-under-Edge. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Synwell includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Coombe Hill - 1007150 SSSI, Wotton Hill SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Synwell

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Synwell. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 Synwell.

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Synwell were full planning applications (7), tree works (7), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 28% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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