Almondsbury, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Almondsbury, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Almondsbury are administered by South Gloucestershire Council. View the full South Gloucestershire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Almondsbury
Almondsbury is a large village and civil parish located in South Gloucestershire, England, approximately 7 miles north of Bristol city centre. Positioned along the A38 road and close to junction 16 of the M5 motorway, it features the Almondsbury Interchange, where the M4 and M5 motorways intersect. As part of the Bristol Built-up Area, Almondsbury presents a strategic location for planning applications, benefiting from strong transport links and proximity to urban amenities.
Population: 5,295 (2021)
District: South Gloucestershire
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Gloucestershire
- Parliamentary constituency: Thornbury and Yate
- LSOA: South Gloucestershire 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Almondsbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Almondsbury.
- 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 Almondsbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Almondsbury.
- - Sandpiper House 31C Gloucester Road Almondsbury South Gloucestershire BS32 4HH
Erection of front porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 2 The Pound Almondsbury South Gloucestershire BS32 4EG
Works to fell 1.no Cherry Tree. Tree situated within Lower Almondsbury Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - Court Farm The Pound Almondsbury South Gloucestershire BS32 4EF
Works to fell 1no Oak Tree within Almondsbury Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Court Farm Stables The Pound Almondsbury South Gloucestershire BS32 4EF
Discharge of condition 4 (Bicycle Storage) attached to Planning Permission P25/02121/F. Partial demolition of buildings with the erection of single storey side extensions to form 1 no. self-build dwel
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 19 Crantock Drive Almondsbury South Gloucestershire BS32 4HF
The erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6m, for which the maximum height would be 3m, and for which the height of the eaves wou
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Spindles 5 The Quarries Almondsbury South Gloucestershire BS32 4HL
Erection of first floor front extension to form additional living accommodation. Raising of garage roof to facilitate installation of a full width rear balcony. Replacement of doors/windows and instal
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Court Farm The Pound Almondsbury South Gloucestershire BS32 4EF
Works to fell 1no Beech Tree. Works to 1no Ash Tree to remove 2no overhanging branches within Almondsbury Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Highbank 7A The Scop Almondsbury South Gloucestershire BS32 4DU
First floor front extension and conversion of existing garage to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - P26/00593/TRE - Woods End 2A The Scop Almondsbury South Gloucestershire BS32 4DU
Works to trees as per the attached schedule of works received by the Council on the 12th March 2026. All trees covered by Tree Preservation Order TPO33 dated 15th June 1966.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Woods End 2A The Scop Almondsbury South Gloucestershire BS32 4DU
Works to trees as per the attached schedule of works received by the Council on the 12th March 2026. All trees covered by Tree Preservation Order TPO33 dated 15th June 1966.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 7 Townsend Lane Almondsbury South Gloucestershire BS32 4DY
Demolition of existing detached garage. Erection of lean to garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Land At Townsend Lane Almondsbury South Gloucestershire
Discharge of Conditions 2 (Stone Sample), 3 (Materials), attached to planning permission P24/02849/F Erection of 1no. self-build dwellinghouse on plot 1, following outline planning permission PT15/495
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 20 Lower Court Road Almondsbury South Gloucestershire BS32 4DX
Erection of first floor side and front extension to form additional living accommodation, to include first floor front balcony.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 2 The Pound Almondsbury South Gloucestershire BS32 4EG
Works to 1no. Crab Apple to re-prune height to 4-6m and crown reduce width 3-5m situated in the Almondbury Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 11A Church Road Almondsbury South Gloucestershire BS32 4ED
Installation of 1no. Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Woodlands Tockington Lane Almondsbury South Gloucestershire BS32 4EB
Erection of an incidental outbuilding to facilitate carport, swimming pool, gym, changing room, bathroom washing facilities.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Building At Court Farm The Pound Almondsbury South Gloucestershire
Retention of internal and external works with the partial demotion of lean to and stable/store building, re-building and erection of single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Building At Court Farm The Pound Almondsbury South Gloucestershire BS32 4EF
Partial demolition of buildings with the erection of single storey side extensions to form 1 no. self-build dwelling (Class C3), erection of 1no. detached outbuilding with associated parking and works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Building At Court Farm The Pound Almondsbury South Gloucestershire
Partial demolition of buildings with the erection of single storey side extensions to form 1 no. self-build dwelling (Class C3), erection of 1no. detached outbuilding with associated parking and works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - Building At Court Farm The Pound Almondsbury South Gloucestershire
Retention of internal and external works with the partial demotion of lean to and stable/store building, re-building and erection of single storey side extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-08-09
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A brief summary of Almondsbury in Gloucestershire
Almondsbury is a large village and civil parish located in South Gloucestershire, England, approximately 7 miles north of Bristol city centre. Positioned along the A38 road and close to junction 16 of the M5 motorway, it features the Almondsbury Interchange, where the M4 and M5 motorways intersect. As part of the Bristol Built-up Area, Almondsbury presents a strategic location for planning applications, benefiting from strong transport links and proximity to urban amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,295 (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 Almondsbury a particularly low-crime area.
Almondsbury has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Tockington, Lower Almondsbury. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Almondsbury includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cattybrook Brickpit SSSI; 3 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 Almondsbury
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Almondsbury. Of these, 43% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Almondsbury.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Almondsbury slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Almondsbury were full planning applications (12), tree works (6), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 medium-scale applications, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
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