Search Downend (BS16) planning applications
23 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Downend (BS16) · updated daily · South Gloucestershire Council
- Cambray Quarry Road Frenchay South Gloucestershire BS16 1LXAwaiting decisionWorks to fell 1.no Silver Birch Tree. Tree situated within Frenchay Conservation Area.Received 4 Nov 2026P26/02510/TCA
- 39 Jenkins Way Frenchay South Gloucestershire BS16 2NSAwaiting decisionErection of single storey rear extension and part conversion of existing garage to form additional living accommodation.Received 4 Nov 2026P26/02511/HH
- Flat 2 Downend Road Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 5UJAwaiting decisionInstallation of 1no. rear dormer and 4no. front roof lights to facilitate loft conversion.Received 2 Nov 2026P26/02502/F
- 32 Cleeve Hill Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 6HLAwaiting decisionWorks to fell 1.no Sycamore Tree as covered by tree preservation order SGTPO 02/97 dated 7th August 1997.Received 30 Oct 2026P26/02487/TRE
- 73 Oakdale Road Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 6EAAwaiting decisionThe erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.2m, for which the maximum height would be 4m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.8m.Received 27 Oct 2026P26/02447/PNH
Planning in Downend (BS16)
- Approved
- 85%
- 41 of 46 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Downend (BS16) in the last 24 months, from South Gloucestershire Council's planning register.
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BS16 549 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: South Gloucestershire Council
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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.
The area around Downend has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Downend planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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.
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In the last 24 months, 138 planning applications were submitted near Downend. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (31), outline applications (25), tree works (25).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).