How long do planning decisions take near Upper Morton?

The average planning decision time near Upper Morton is 47 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Upper Morton?

The most common type of planning application near Upper Morton is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Upper Morton?

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Upper Morton, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upper Morton, Gloucestershire.

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Area Information

Admin district: South Gloucestershire
Parliamentary constituency: Thornbury and Yate
LSOA: South Gloucestershire 001C

Crime Statistics

27 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 8
anti-social-behaviour: 6
criminal-damage-arson: 3
public-order: 3
burglary: 2
other-theft: 1
robbery: 1
shoplifting: 1
vehicle-crime: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Upper Morton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Upper Morton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Upper Morton.

- Rose Cottage Old Gloucester Road Thornbury South Gloucestershire BS35 3UG
Erection of two storey side and rear extensions and conversion of existing garage to form additional living accommodation. Erection of detached garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-04-13
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A brief summary of Upper Morton in Gloucestershire

Upper Morton is a settlement located in Gloucestershire, England.

The Upper Morton area recorded 27 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Upper Morton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Buckover Road Cutting SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Upper Morton

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Upper Morton. The average decision time was 47 days.

The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Upper Morton were outline applications (3), full planning applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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