Frenchay, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Frenchay, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Frenchay
Frenchay is a village situated in South Gloucestershire, England, approximately 5 miles (8 km) north-east of Bristol city centre. As part of the Bristol Built-up Area, it offers a blend of residential and community features, making it a relevant location for those exploring planning applications in the region.
District: South Gloucestershire
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bristol, City of
- Parliamentary constituency: Bristol North East
- LSOA: Bristol 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Frenchay.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Frenchay.
- 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 Frenchay based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Frenchay.
- - 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: Undecided | 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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
View full details - - 3 Clevedale Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 2SQ
Erection of single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 12 Grange Park Frenchay South Gloucestershire BS16 2SZ
Erection of single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation. Extenstion to existing balcony. Installation of rear steps.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 1 Amberley Road Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 2RP
Erection of boundary fence and rebuilding of boundary wall.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Fromewood Frenchay Hill Frenchay South Gloucestershire BS16 1LS
Discharge of condition 4 (walling sample) attached to planning permission P21/06940/F. Erection of front porch. Erection of single storey side and rear and first floor rear extensions to form addition
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Cleeve Tennis Club Cleeve Hill Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 6EU
Removal of existing halogen lights and replacement with LED floodlights on 4no. existing lighting columns.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - 2 Bampton Drive Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 6BJ
Erection of single storey rear extension to provide additional living accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 56 Heath Road Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 6HB
Installation of hip to gable roof extension and 1no. rear dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - 28 Overndale Road Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 2RT
Demolition of existing side porch and conservatory and erection of a single storey side/rear extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-11-28
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A brief summary of Frenchay in Gloucestershire
Frenchay is a village situated in South Gloucestershire, England, approximately 5 miles (8 km) north-east of Bristol city centre. As part of the Bristol Built-up Area, it offers a blend of residential and community features, making it a relevant location for those exploring planning applications in the region. It sits within the South Gloucestershire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Frenchay a particularly low-crime area.
Frenchay 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 Frenchay 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Frenchay 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.
Planning Activity in Frenchay
In the last 24 months, 65 planning applications were submitted near Frenchay. Of these, 78% 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 Frenchay.
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 Frenchay were full planning applications (23), outline applications (19), tree works (11). Full planning applications account for 35% 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, 58 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.
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