Pucklechurch Parish & Planning Applications

The Local Planning Authority for Pucklechurch Parish is South Gloucestershire Council.

Pucklechurch Parish Council is automatically notified and consulted on any applications made within the parish boundary, including applications for Certificates of Lawfulness. On many occasions it is also notified of applications that have been made for the surrounding parishes which may affect the residents who live in Pucklechurch or its setting within the landscape. These applications are discussed at Full Council meetings when decisions are taken about whether to object, or not, to the proposals that are being made. Councillors will assess each application on its own merit and have to be mindful of a variety of published planning policy documents as well as local knowledge in these matters. A list of the applications to be discussed at any given meeting is published as an itemised list on the meeting agenda. Residents may make their views known to the Parish Council with regard to these applications under the terms of public participation.

To see a current list of 'live' applications, i.e. those which are currently pending consideration for Pucklechurch click on the button below - in the box marked 'Application Details' which appears choose Pucklechurch under 'Parish' and 'pending consideration' under 'Status', then click the Search button at the bottom of the page. Parishioners may also submit comments on applications directly to South Gloucestershire Council before consultation periods close.

On 16th July 2025, there were two presentation in public participation providing information on potential plans for development in the parish.

Rock House Farm proposal
Representatives from Lightwood Strategic/Origin3 outlined the project and gave an overview of the proposed design (Appendix 1) and rationale for the layout for 280 homes at Rock House Farm development in Shortwood. This was the same information presented in the public consultation event on 15th July at Pomphrey Hill Pavilion.

Feedback from 66 attendees at the event included:

• residents not wanting the development but many resigned to it,
• residents had a strong preference for a vehicular access from the B4465 rather than from Main Road/Cattybrook Road.

Representatives advised this is South Gloucestershire council’s preferred option.

• pressure on doctors, dentists, schools and local infrastructure.

Representative advised that while this site was too small, some of the issues would be addressed in the larger Carson Green development in the Local Plan.

Currently engaged in pre-application planning with South Gloucestershire council, the intention is to submit an outline planning application in late October/early November 2025.

Questions for clarification:

• Plans for play areas. The intention is for more natural play equipment in wood. Council pointed out that wooden play equipment was not recommended for the soil conditions as it easily rots.
• Site maintenance. A management strategy for the site had not yet been decided. South Gloucestershire council wants a stewardship arrangement for all the proposed sites at Shortwood.

The public consultation information can be found at https://www.landatrockhousefarm.com and comments on the proposals can be made until 22nd July 2025. 

Outline of the Rock House Farm proposal

 

Marsh Farm proposal 

Representatives from IM Properties outlined the project and gave an overview of the proposed design (Appendix 2) and rationale for the layout for 100 homes at Marsh Farm in Pucklechurch. Access will be from Abson Road, the site masterplan aims to reflect and fit into the existing fabric of the village, 50% affordable housing with mixed tenure, no house will exceed 2 story and housing density is proposed at 37 dwellings/hectare. There are no formal sports provisions onsite as near the Recreation ground.

It is anticipated that there will be a public consultation in the near future and that an outline planning application will be submitted later in the year.

Questions for clarification:

• Public consultation – Representatives anticipated this would be online. Council requested a public event as well to ensure equitable access for all those wishing to view the plans and/or comment.

 Outline of Marsh Farm proposal

 

 

 

South Gloucestershire Council Regulation 19 for Local Plan

 Subject to approval by the council on 12th February 2025 it is anticipated that the Regulation 19 consultation will run between 28th February and 11th April 2025.

In the meantime the draft plan and associated papers can be found on the South Gloucestershire council site Link to papers

Additional consultation on South Gloucestershire Local Plan

 

 

 

 

Approved responses - see minutes from meeting of 3rd April 2025

Approved responses to Regulation 19 consultation