Henbury, Bristol Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Henbury, Bristol.
Bristol · England · settlement
Planning applications in Henbury are administered by Bristol City Council. View the full Bristol City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Henbury
Henbury is a suburb located approximately 5 miles northwest of Bristol's city centre, formerly a village in Gloucestershire. It is bordered by Westbury-on-Trym to the south, Brentry to the east, and the Blaise Castle Estate and Lawrence Weston to the west, while to the north lies the village of Hallen and the Cribbs Causeway retail park. This diverse locality presents various planning opportunities, making it a key area for development research.
Population: 10,699
District: City of Bristol
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bristol, City of
- Parliamentary constituency: Bristol North West
- LSOA: Bristol 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Henbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Henbury.
- 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 Henbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Henbury.
- 26/12705/COND - Westmoreland Stables Crow Lane Henbury Bristol BS10 7AG
Application for approval of details reserved by condition no. 3 (Listed Building - Roof Alteration/s, New works to match, Internal features and Plaster/Mortar/Render) of permission 25/10931/LB - Remov
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-25 - - Westmoreland Stables Crow Lane Henbury Bristol BS10 7AG
Application for approval of details reserved by condition no. 3 (Listed Building - Roof Alteration/s, New works to match, Internal features and Plaster/Mortar/Render) of permission 25/10931/LB - Remov
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - 26/12530/VC - Henbury Golf Club Henbury Road Henbury Bristol BS10 7QB
Ash x 64 - Fell. Pine x 10 - Fell. Birch x 5 - Fell. Oak x 2 - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-16 - - Land Adjacent 24 Scandrett Close And Land Behind 32 Battersby Way Bristol BS10 7SS
T2 - Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) - Reduce crown by approx 1-1.5m and lift to approx 1.8m and remove basal growth. T3 - Red Oak (Quercus rubra) - Reduce crown by approx 1-1.5m and lift crown to appro
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - 26/12058/VD - Acorn Nurseries College Park Drive Bristol BS10 7AN
5 Day Notice: Sycamore (dangerous) - Fell. (TPO 1091/R)
Status: Approved | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-05-14 - - Henbury Arms Henbury Road Henbury Bristol BS10 7AD
5 Day Notice: Ash x 3 (dead) - Fell.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 12 Castle Close Bristol BS10 7QU
T1 - Leylandii hedge - Reduce by 1m all round. T2 - Fig - Fell. T3 - Indian Beam - Crown reduce by 0.5m all round.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Old Westmoreland Farmhouse Crow Lane Henbury Bristol BS10 7AG
Replacement of all the casement windows with like for like design and incorporating high quality vacuum slimline double glazing, with through glazing bars and not applied/stuck on/planted glazing bars
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 4 Rectory Gardens Bristol BS10 7AQ
T1 - Willow - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - The Close House Church Close Bristol BS10 7QF
Requires structural repairs to frame, preservation of intact structures (including sistering where able), replacement of rotten rafters, replacement of ridge beams, replacement of rotten wall plates,
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - School Bungalow 14 Clavell Road Bristol BS10 7EJ
Extension and refurbishment of existing dwelling and conversion to a Childrens Care home (Use Class C2), including solar panels, an Air Source Heat Pump, landscape works, new gate and garden shed.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Henbury Court Primary Academy Trevelyan Walk Bristol BS10 7NY
T1 - Black Locust - Fell. G2 - Species unknown (2 / 3 dead trees) - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 262 Henbury Road Henbury Bristol BS10 7QR
Alterations to front elevation, replace flat roof with mono pitch tiled roof and change window.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 225 Henbury Road Henbury Bristol BS10 7QR
T1 - Holm Oak - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Westmoreland Farm Crow Lane Henbury Bristol BS10 7AG
Garage conversion to create annexe and rebuild of existing garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - Henbury Golf Club Henbury Road Henbury Bristol BS10 7QB
Poplar x 10 - Fell (TPO 1336)
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - Henbury Old Boys A F C Lorain Walk Bristol BS10 7AS
Installation of new lighting columns along with low energy lighting to light current grass football pitch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 12 Castle Close Bristol BS10 7QU
T1 - Crown lift Birch over drive and remove deadwood. T2 - Crown reduce Birch by 1.5m all round, crown thin by 10%. T3 - Fell Magnolia. T4 - Formative prune Roman. T5 - Reduce Purple plum by 2m all ro
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - Vicarage Station Road Henbury Bristol BS10 7QQ
Demolition of the existing buildings and provision of 14 no. 4 bedroom residential dwellings (Class C3), together with car parking, new vehicular and pedestrian access, communal amenity space, landsca
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Henbury in Bristol
Henbury is a suburb located approximately 5 miles northwest of Bristol's city centre, formerly a village in Gloucestershire. It is bordered by Westbury-on-Trym to the south, Brentry to the east, and the Blaise Castle Estate and Lawrence Weston to the west, while to the north lies the village of Hallen and the Cribbs Causeway retail park. This diverse locality presents various planning opportunities, making it a key area for development research. The settlement has a population of approximately 10,699. It sits within the City of Bristol district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Henbury a particularly low-crime area.
Henbury has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Brentry, The Downs, Kingsweston and Trym Valley, Westbury on Trym, Sea Mills, Henbury. 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 Henbury includes 4 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, Henbury 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 Henbury
In the last 24 months, 81 planning applications were submitted near Henbury. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Henbury may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 30 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Henbury were tree works (37), full planning applications (14), outline applications (8). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 65 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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 29 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 50 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Blaise Hamlet planning applications
- Westbury on Trym planning applications
- Eastfield planning applications
- Brentry planning applications
- Coombe Dingle planning applications
- Southmead planning applications
- Lawrence Weston planning applications
- Hallen planning applications
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