Tockington, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tockington, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Tockington
Tockington is a charming village in South Gloucestershire, England, nestled in a steep valley and surrounded by fertile flood plains that historically supported cattle farming. In recent years, it has emerged as a desirable location for commuters due to its proximity to Bristol and its position within the Green Belt. The village features a triangular junction at its centre, home to the popular Swan Inn, making it a focal point for both residents and visitors.
District: Olveston
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Gloucestershire
- Parliamentary constituency: Filton and Bradley Stoke
- LSOA: South Gloucestershire 012C
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tockington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tockington.
- 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 Tockington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Tockington.
- - The Old Stables Hardy Lane Tockington South Gloucestershire BS32 4LN
Erection of single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Green Farm Barn The Green Olveston South Gloucestershire BS35 4EJ
Works to 1no Honey Locust Tree to crown reduce by 3m covered by Tree Preservation Order SGTPO 7/21 dated 7th September 2021.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Musthay Tockington Green Tockington South Gloucestershire BS32 4NN
Demolition of existing conservatory. Erection of single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 2 Pool Cottages Tockington Green Tockington South Gloucestershire BS32 4NN
External alteration to remove cement render from front elevation and apply new lime render.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Ty Nant The Green Olveston South Gloucestershire BS35 4EJ
Works to 1no. Wing nut tree (Pterocarya) to reduce canopy all around by 2 to 3 metres and up to 4 metres off the top and Raise canopy to 4 metres covered by TPO 38081
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Orchard House New Road Olveston South Gloucestershire BS35 4DX
Alterations to the roofline to form raised parapet. Application of render to whole dwelling. Erection of front canopy. Erection of a single storey side extension to form garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-09-01
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A brief summary of Tockington in Gloucestershire
Tockington is a charming village in South Gloucestershire, England, nestled in a steep valley and surrounded by fertile flood plains that historically supported cattle farming. In recent years, it has emerged as a desirable location for commuters due to its proximity to Bristol and its position within the Green Belt. The village features a triangular junction at its centre, home to the popular Swan Inn, making it a focal point for both residents and visitors. It sits within the Olveston district.
Neighbourhood safety in Tockington is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Tockington 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, Tockington 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 Tockington
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Tockington. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Tockington.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Tockington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Tockington were full planning applications (9), 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, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
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