Henfield, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Henfield, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Henfield are administered by Cheltenham Borough Council. View the full Cheltenham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Henfield
Henfield is a hamlet situated within the civil parish of Westerleigh and Coalpit Heath in South Gloucestershire, England. Nestled in the Avon Green Belt, it lies less than a mile from the Bristol Built-up Area and approximately 7 miles northeast of central Bristol, with the hamlet of Ram Hill located just to the north. This strategic location makes Henfield an area of interest for planning applications, particularly for developments that may impact the local environment and community.
District: Westerleigh and Coalpit Heath
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £638,505 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Gloucestershire
- Parliamentary constituency: Thornbury and Yate
- LSOA: South Gloucestershire 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Henfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Henfield.
- 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 Henfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Henfield.
- - Lanbury 70 Henfield Road Coalpit Heath South Gloucestershire BS36 2UZ
Dischage of Conditions 5 (SUDS), 8 (Archaeology 1), attched to planning permission P25/02851/F Demolition of existing buildings, erection of 7no. dwellings (Class C3) and associated vehicular access,
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - Rose Cottage 1 The Hollows Coalpit Heath South Gloucestershire BS36 2UT
Change of use from ancillary workshop/garage to aesthetics clinic.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - Range Field Henfield Road Coalpit Heath South Gloucestershire
Discharge of conditions 8 (Materials), 9 (Waste and Recycling) and 12 (Cycle Storage) attached to planning permission P25/01995/F. Installation of 4no. additional static caravan pitches and erection o
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Coalpit Heath Cricket Club Ram Hill Coalpit Heath South Gloucestershire BS36 2TT
Installation of replacement sewerage treatment plan, with outflow pipe and soakaway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Wentwood Nurseries Ram Hill Coalpit Heath South Gloucestershire BS36 2TZ
Change of use from plant nursery potting shed to 1no. dwelling (Class C3) as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended), installation of 1no. ASHP, cycle and bin st
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 181 Henfield Road Coalpit Heath South Gloucestershire BS36 2UH
Installation of pedestrian garden gates (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Lanbury 70 Henfield Road Coalpit Heath South Gloucestershire BS36 2UZ
Continued use as garden centre (Class E) and residential dwelling (Class C3).
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Land At The Kendleshire Henfield Road Coalpit Heath South Gloucestershire
Variation of condition 15 attached to permission P22/05289/F to alter the approved floor plan and include an additional elevation drawing (Erection of New Grounds Store and Associated Works).
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-05-10
View full details - - Land At Wentwood Nurseries Ram Hill Coalpit Heath Bristol South Gloucestershire BS36 2TZ
Demolition of existing glasshouses and ancillary structures and removal of mobile home. Erection of 2 no. bungalows and ancillary works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2023-12-01
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A brief summary of Henfield in Gloucestershire
Henfield is a hamlet situated within the civil parish of Westerleigh and Coalpit Heath in South Gloucestershire, England. Nestled in the Avon Green Belt, it lies less than a mile from the Bristol Built-up Area and approximately 7 miles northeast of central Bristol, with the hamlet of Ram Hill located just to the north. This strategic location makes Henfield an area of interest for planning applications, particularly for developments that may impact the local environment and community. It sits within the Westerleigh and Coalpit Heath district.
Property prices in Henfield show an average sale price of £638,505, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Henfield a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Henfield 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, Henfield 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 Henfield
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Henfield. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 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 Henfield.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Henfield were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (5), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Ram Hill planning applications
- Kendleshire planning applications
- Coalpit Heath planning applications
- Lyde Green planning applications
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- Frampton End planning applications
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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.