Yate, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Yate, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · Town
Planning applications in Yate are administered by South Gloucestershire Council. View the full South Gloucestershire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Yate
Yate is a vibrant town and civil parish located in South Gloucestershire, England, positioned southwest of the scenic Cotswold Hills. Conveniently situated 12 miles northeast of Bristol and equally distant from Bath, Yate offers a strategic location for planning applications, benefiting from its proximity to major urban centres while retaining a distinct community character.
Population: 23,701 (2021)
District: South Gloucestershire
Website: http://www.yatetowncouncil.gov.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Gloucestershire
- Parliamentary constituency: Thornbury and Yate
- LSOA: South Gloucestershire 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Yate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Yate.
- 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 Yate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Yate.
- - 9 Cabot Close Yate South Gloucestershire BS37 4NN
Erection of a first floor side extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 11 Lawns Road Yate South Gloucestershire BS37 5BD
The erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.80m, for which the maximum height would be 3.50m, and for which the height of the eav
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - White Lion Public House Church Road Yate South Gloucestershire BS37 5BG
Demolition of skittle alley building. Erection of a two storey replacement extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - White Lion Public House Church Road Yate South Gloucestershire BS37 5BG
Demolition of former skittle alley and erection of a two storey building to form additional hotel accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 13 Fairhaven Yate South Gloucestershire BS37 4DS
Erection of single storey front extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Land At Yate Fire Station Station Road Yate South Gloucestershire BS37 4AL
Prior notification of the intention for the removal of the existing 17.6m monopole supporting 3no. antennas; the installation of a new 20.1m monopole supporting 6.no antennas and 18no. ERSs units on n
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - Unit 1 12 East Walk Yate South Gloucestershire BS37 4AS
Change of use from shop (Class E) to hot food takeaway (Sui generis) as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - Land At Yate Shopping Centre Yate South Gloucestershire
Installation of 8 no. EV chargers, 1no. feeder pillar, 1no. power bank and 1 no. substation with associated equipment and works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - Upper Floors 11 - 19 West Walk Yate South Gloucestershire BS37 4AX
Prior notification for the change of use from commercial (Class E) to 10 no. dwellings (Class C3) as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1985 as amended.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - White Lion Public House Church Road Yate South Gloucestershire BS37 5BG
External alterations to erect a single storey rear extension.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - 22 - 24 West Walk Yate South Gloucestershire BS37 4AX
Installation of new shop front and use of land for the creation of outdoor seating for 4no. tables and 16no. chairs.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - 22 - 24 West Walk Yate South Gloucestershire BS37 4AX
Display of 1 no. externally illuminated fascia sign and 1 no. externally illuminated projecting sign.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - 19 Swan Field Yate South Gloucestershire BS37 5SF
Erection of single storey side and rear extension to provide additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2023-04-28
View full details - - 101 Home Orchard Yate South Gloucestershire BS37 5XG
Erection of single storey side extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2023-04-27
View full details - - 3 Tyning Close Yate South Gloucestershire BS37 5PN
Erection of 1no. incidental outbuilding to form workshop.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2023-04-14
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A brief summary of Yate in Gloucestershire
Yate is a vibrant town and civil parish located in South Gloucestershire, England, positioned southwest of the scenic Cotswold Hills. Conveniently situated 12 miles northeast of Bristol and equally distant from Bath, Yate offers a strategic location for planning applications, benefiting from its proximity to major urban centres while retaining a distinct community character. The Town has a population of approximately 23,701 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Gloucestershire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Yate a particularly low-crime area.
Yate has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chipping Sodbury. 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 Yate includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Barnhill Quarry SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Yate planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.yatetowncouncil.gov.uk/. 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 Yate
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Yate. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Yate.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Yate were full planning applications (22), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 67% 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, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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