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Planning in Hengrove Park

Approved
84%
41 of 46 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hengrove Park in the last 24 months, from Bristol City Council's planning register.

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Around Hengrove Park

Postcode districts

BS14 111 applications in the last 12 monthsBS4 217 applications in the last 12 monthsBS13 84 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Bristol City Council

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About Hengrove Park

Hengrove Park, located in the Hengrove area of Bristol, is a sprawling 76-hectare public park that was developed on the site of the former Whitchurch Airport. The park features a variety of amenities, including an adventure play park, a skate park, and the Local Nature Reserve known as Hengrove Mounds, making it an important recreational space for the community and a consideration for any related planning applications.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Hengrove Park area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Hengrove Park a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hengrove Park 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Hengrove Park, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 102 planning applications were submitted near Hengrove Park. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (47), full planning applications (16), amendments (14). 23 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hengrove Park?
In the last 24 months, 102 planning applications were submitted near Hengrove Park. The approval rate is 84%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hengrove Park?
The average planning decision time near Hengrove Park is 62 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Hengrove Park?
The planning approval rate near Hengrove Park is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hengrove Park?
The most common type of planning application near Hengrove Park is discharge of conditions, with 47 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hengrove Park?
You can search and track planning applications near Hengrove Park on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.