How long do planning decisions take near Westerleigh?

The average planning decision time near Westerleigh is 49 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 Westerleigh?

The most common type of planning application near Westerleigh is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Westerleigh?

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Westerleigh, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Westerleigh, Gloucestershire.

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About Westerleigh

Westerleigh is a quaint village situated in the civil parish of Westerleigh and Coalpit Heath within the South Gloucestershire district. Located just 0.8 miles north of the M4 and 1 mile south of Yate, it offers picturesque surroundings, including the sources of the River Frome and the endpoint of the Frome Valley Walkway. The village is also close to a steep hill that is part of the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a notable area for potential planning applications related to residential or recreational developments.

Population: 3,399

District: Westerleigh and Coalpit Heath

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Area Information

Admin district: South Gloucestershire
Parliamentary constituency: Thornbury and Yate
LSOA: South Gloucestershire 014C

Crime Statistics

5 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 3
anti-social-behaviour: 1
other-theft: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Westerleigh.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Westerleigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Westerleigh.

- 6 Sunnybank Westerleigh South Gloucestershire BS37 8RA
Erection of single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation and creation of raised ramp.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-16
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- Silverdale Kidney Hill Westerleigh South Gloucestershire BS37 8QY
Raising of roofline and installation of 3no. side and 1no. rear velux rooflights to facilitate loft conversion.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-05-29
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- Ye Olde Inne Westerleigh Road Westerleigh South Gloucestershire BS37 8QP
Carry out structural repairs to roof, reroof including installation of 6No rooflights and convert roof spaces to rooms, installation of staircase to provide access to new rooms.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-03-22
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- Ye Olde Inne Westerleigh Road Westerleigh South Gloucestershire BS37 8QP
Carry out structural repairs to roof, reroof including installation of 6No rooflights to rear roof slope and convert roof spaces to rooms, installation of staircase in existing to provide access to ne
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-03-22
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A brief summary of Westerleigh in Gloucestershire

Neighbourhood safety in Westerleigh is generally good, with just 5 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Westerleigh includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Westerleigh

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Westerleigh. The average decision time was 49 days.

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Westerleigh were full planning applications (4), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 40% 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, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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