Downend (BS16), Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Downend (BS16), Gloucestershire.
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Planning applications in Downend (BS16) are administered by South Gloucestershire Council. View the full South Gloucestershire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Downend (BS16)
Downend is a thriving residential suburb located in South Gloucestershire, northeast of Bristol. Characterized by its mix of Victorian terraced homes and 20th-century semi-detached and detached houses, it offers a diverse housing stock. Bordered by Fishponds to the west and Staple Hill, Frenchay, Mangotsfield, and Emersons Green to the east, Downend was once part of the Mangotsfield parish and has recently gained recognition as one of the UK's best suburbs, according to The Sunday Times. This makes it an appealing area for potential planning applications and community development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Gloucestershire
- Parliamentary constituency: Bristol North East
- LSOA: South Gloucestershire 023A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Downend (BS16).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Downend (BS16).
- 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 Downend (BS16) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
35 planning applications found near Downend (BS16).
- - 6 Grange Park Frenchay South Gloucestershire BS16 2SZ
Works to reduce lowest branch on the north east side of 1no. Ash Tree (T1) by 2.5m. Situated within Frenchay Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - Moorend Frenchay Hill Frenchay South Gloucestershire BS16 1LR
Works to fell 1.no Ilex Aquifolium Tree. Tree situated within Frenchay Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - 26/12429/VP - Riverside Drive Park Caravan Site Riverside Drive Bristol BS16 2QZ
T1,T2,T15 - Ash x 3 - Fell. T3 - Wild Cherry - Remove dead branches and one northerly branch. T4-T14 - Cypress - Remove lower branches on north west side to match nearby Cypress. T30A & T58 - Conifer
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-09 - - Riverside Drive Park Caravan Site Riverside Drive Bristol BS16 2QZ
T1,T2,T15 - Ash x 3 - Fell. T3 - Wild Cherry - Remove dead branches and one northerly branch. T4-T14 - Cypress - Remove lower branches on north west side to match nearby Cypress. T30A & T58 - Conifer
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Quarry Road Tuckett Lane Frenchay South Gloucestershire BS16 1LL
Works to fell 1.no Sycamore Tree covered by Tree Preservation Order SGTPO 4/23 dated 5th December 2023.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - 51 Cleeve Hill Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 6EU
Erection of two storey side and single storey rear extensions to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Cedar Hall Beckspool Road Frenchay South Gloucestershire
Works to reduce 1no. Lime Monolith Tree to approx 8 metres from ground level. Covered by Tree Preservation Order SGTPO16/10 dated 10th May 2011.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Cedar Hall Beckspool Road Frenchay South Gloucestershire
Works to trees as per the attached schedule of works received by the Council on the 1st May 2026. Covered by Tree Preservation Order SGTPO16/10 dated 10th May 2011.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 39 Overndale Road Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 2RU
Conversion of existing garage and erection of single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 96 Cleeve Hill Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 6EX
Erection of single storey side extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 39 Overndale Road Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 2RU
The erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.40m, for which the maximum height would be 3.37m, and for which the height of the eav
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 28 Bromley Heath Avenue Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 6JP
Erection of single storey side/ rear extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 20 Cleeve Gardens Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 2SJ
The erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.00m, for which the maximum height would be 3.32m, and for which the height of the eav
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 9 Cleeve Wood Road Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 2SF
Replacement of existing signage with 1no. externally illuminated fascia sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 1 Woodside Road Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 2SN
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Orchard View Quarry Road Frenchay South Gloucestershire BS16 1LX
Works to Crown reduce 2.no Beech Trees (T1) and (T2) by approx 3 metres and Pollard back to previous points 1.no Sycamore Tree (T3) situated within Frenchay Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 13 Cleeve Wood Road Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 2SF
Erection of a single storey storage building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 3 Clevedale Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 2SQ
Erection of single storey extension to facilitate conversion of existing detached garage to form gym and garden store.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 27 Woodside Road Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 2SR
Installation of hip-to-gable conversion, a rear dormer and two rooflights to facilitate a loft conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Cleeve Cottage 13 Church Road Frenchay South Gloucestershire BS16 1NB
Replace all windows and replace a ground floor rear window with sliding or bi fold doors.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-11-03
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A brief summary of Downend (BS16) in Gloucestershire
Downend is a thriving residential suburb located in South Gloucestershire, northeast of Bristol. Characterized by its mix of Victorian terraced homes and 20th-century semi-detached and detached houses, it offers a diverse housing stock. Bordered by Fishponds to the west and Staple Hill, Frenchay, Mangotsfield, and Emersons Green to the east, Downend was once part of the Mangotsfield parish and has recently gained recognition as one of the UK's best suburbs, according to The Sunday Times. This makes it an appealing area for potential planning applications and community development.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Downend (BS16) a particularly low-crime area.
Downend (BS16) has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hambrook, Frenchay, Stapleton and Frome Valley. 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 Downend (BS16) includes 2 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 Downend (BS16)
In the last 24 months, 84 planning applications were submitted near Downend (BS16). Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Downend (BS16).
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Downend (BS16) were full planning applications (28), outline applications (21), tree works (20). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 75 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 15 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 63 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Frenchay planning applications
- Hambrook planning applications
- Mangotsfield planning applications
- Staple Hill planning applications
- Bromley Heath planning applications
- Moorend planning applications
- Vinney Green planning applications
- Blackhorse planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.