Patchway, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Patchway, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Patchway are administered by South Gloucestershire Council. View the full South Gloucestershire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Patchway
Patchway, located in South Gloucestershire, England, is a town and civil parish situated just 6 miles north-northwest of central Bristol. As an overflow settlement for Bristol, it is closely integrated with the urban area, sharing borders with Filton and Bradley Stoke. This proximity to Bristol makes Patchway a key area for planning applications, particularly in relation to housing and infrastructure development.
Population: 13,777 (2021)
District: South Gloucestershire
Website: https://www.patchwaytowncouncil.gov.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Gloucestershire
- Parliamentary constituency: Filton and Bradley Stoke
- LSOA: South Gloucestershire 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Patchway.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Patchway.
- 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 Patchway based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Patchway.
- - 6 Albion Terrace The Common Patchway South Gloucestershire BS34 6AN
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 12 The Avenue Patchway South Gloucestershire BS34 6BE
Variation of condition 2 (list of plans) attached to planning permission P22/06587/HH to make minor alterations to windows and doors and to alter external materials from brickwork to smooth render. -
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - Oakleigh House Gloucester Road Almondsbury South Gloucestershire BS32 4AH
Demolition of existing single storey rear extension. Erection of single storey rear extension and front extensions. Installation of driveway.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - The Shop The Common Patchway South Gloucestershire BS34 6AL
Erection of first floor to facilitate change of use of commercial, business and service (Class E) to 1no. dwelling (Class C3) as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as a
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Patchway Community College Hempton Lane Almondsbury South Gloucestershire BS32 4AJ
Screening Opinion for P25/02251/F-Demolition of existing school buildings and erection of new buildings for educational use, with associated ancillary infrastructure and works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Costa Coffee Drive Thru Gloucester Road Patchway South Gloucestershire BS34 6NR
Display of 1No. internally illuminated roof mounted sign; 2No internally illuminated fascia signs; 1No. non illuminated fascia sign; 1No. internally illuminated height restriction bar; 2No. internally
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - Patchway Community College Hempton Lane Almondsbury South Gloucestershire BS32 4AJ
Demolition of existing school buildings and erection of new buildings for educational use (replacement school), with associated ancillary infrastructure and works, including temporary school buildings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - Hilton Hotel Ash Ridge Road Bradley Stoke South Gloucestershire BS32 4JF
Discharge of condition 6 (ecology - external lighting) attached to planning permission P24/01071/F. Installation of 24 no. EV chargers, and 2 no. substations with associated equipment and works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 1230 And 1240 Park Avenue Aztec West Almondsbury South Gloucestershire BS32 4SH
Installation of plant louvre screen and replacement shutter doors to front recess. Addition of non reflective obscuring film to ground floor windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Willow Court Lodge 209 - 211 Gloucester Road Patchway South Gloucestershire BS34 6ND
Variation of condition 2 attached to permission P23/01710/F to alter the approved plans. Erection of two-storey block to form ancillary hotel accommodation and 2no. guest rooms, with associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-03-20
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A brief summary of Patchway in Gloucestershire
Patchway, located in South Gloucestershire, England, is a town and civil parish situated just 6 miles north-northwest of central Bristol. As an overflow settlement for Bristol, it is closely integrated with the urban area, sharing borders with Filton and Bradley Stoke. This proximity to Bristol makes Patchway a key area for planning applications, particularly in relation to housing and infrastructure development. The settlement has a population of approximately 13,777 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Gloucestershire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Patchway a particularly low-crime area.
Patchway has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lower Almondsbury. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Patchway includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cattybrook Brickpit SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Patchway planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.patchwaytowncouncil.gov.uk/. 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 Patchway
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Patchway. Of these, 56% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Patchway.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Patchway were full planning applications (18), outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (8). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 medium-scale applications, 39 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Little Stoke planning applications
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