Thornbury, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thornbury, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · Town
Planning applications in Thornbury are administered by South Gloucestershire Council. View the full South Gloucestershire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Thornbury
Thornbury, a thriving market town in South Gloucestershire, is located approximately 12 miles north of Bristol and boasts a population that grew from 12,063 in 2011 to 14,496 by 2021. Renowned for its beautiful landscapes, Thornbury has received multiple Britain in Bloom awards and hosts its own local competition, Thornbury in Bloom. With historical roots dating back to the 9th century and a mention in the Domesday Book, this town offers a rich heritage alongside modern planning opportunities.
Population: 14,485 (2021)
District: South Gloucestershire
Website: https://www.thornburytowncouncil.gov.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Gloucestershire
- Parliamentary constituency: Thornbury and Yate
- LSOA: South Gloucestershire 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thornbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thornbury.
- 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 Thornbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Thornbury.
- - Manorbrook Primary School Park Road Thornbury South Gloucestershire BS35 1JW
Discharge of condition 5 (Planting Plan) and 7 (Enhancements) attached to planning permission P25/02829/R3F. Erection of 1no. children's nursery building with external works, car park adaptations, ere
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - 5 Eastbury Road Thornbury South Gloucestershire BS35 1DR
Erection of two storey side and single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 52 Eastland Avenue Thornbury South Gloucestershire BS35 1DY
Change of use from mixed use dwelling with hair salon (Sui Generis) to 1no. dwelling (Class C3) as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 46 Gloucester Road Thornbury South Gloucestershire BS35 1JQ
Erection of single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 6 Orchard Avenue Thornbury South Gloucestershire BS35 2LZ
Conversion of car port to garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 73 Gloucester Road Thornbury South Gloucestershire BS35 1JH
Installation of 1no. air source heat pump.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - 64 Ashgrove Thornbury South Gloucestershire BS35 2LJ
Variation of condition 2 attached to permission P24/02492/HH to amend the approved plans. Erection of a two storey side and rear extension with extended front dormer to form garage and additional livi
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 5 Hazel Crescent Thornbury South Gloucestershire BS35 2LY
Erection of single storey side and rear wrap-around extension and two storey rear extension to provide additional living accommodation. Relocation of existing outbuilding.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 2 Park View Avenue Thornbury South Gloucestershire BS35 1DT
Erection of front porch.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - 9 Dean Avenue Thornbury South Gloucestershire BS35 1JJ
Internal alterations to 2no. dwellings to form 1no. dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Thornbury Hospital And Adjacent Garages Gloucester Road Thornbury South Gloucestershire BS35 1DN
Prior notification of the intention to demolish the Henderson and Grace Wards, the Berwick Unit and outpatients block, and their associated outbuildings and the garages to the east of the site.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - 50 Ashgrove Thornbury South Gloucestershire BS35 2LJ
Demolition of existing garage. Erection of detached outbuilding to form home office/storage space.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-05-10
View full details - - 3 Jubilee Drive Thornbury South Gloucestershire BS35 2YG
Appeal against without planning permission, the erection of a front and side boundary wall
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - 26 Maple Avenue Thornbury South Gloucestershire BS35 2JW
Installation of rear dormer and 4no. front roof lights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2023-08-11
View full details - - 72 Ashgrove Thornbury South Gloucestershire BS35 2LJ
Erection of single storey building ancillary to main dwelling house in rear garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - 25 Foxglove Close Thornbury South Gloucestershire BS35 1UG
Demolition of existing conservatory. Erection of single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation. Erection of first floor extension over existing garage to form two storey Granny
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2023-07-07
View full details - - 100 Park Road Thornbury South Gloucestershire BS35 1JW
Discharge of condition 3 (Replacement Soft Landscaping Scheme) attached to planning permission P23/00958/HH. Erection of a single storey side and rear extension to form additional living accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2023-05-19
View full details - - 56 Elmdale Crescent Thornbury South Gloucestershire BS35 2JQ
Demolition of existing carport. Erection of two storey side extension to provide additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2023-03-18
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A brief summary of Thornbury in Gloucestershire
Thornbury, a thriving market town in South Gloucestershire, is located approximately 12 miles north of Bristol and boasts a population that grew from 12,063 in 2011 to 14,496 by 2021. Renowned for its beautiful landscapes, Thornbury has received multiple Britain in Bloom awards and hosts its own local competition, Thornbury in Bloom. With historical roots dating back to the 9th century and a mention in the Domesday Book, this town offers a rich heritage alongside modern planning opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 14,485 (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 Thornbury a particularly low-crime area.
Thornbury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Thornbury. 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 Thornbury includes 3 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, Thornbury planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.thornburytowncouncil.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 Thornbury
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Thornbury. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Thornbury may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Thornbury slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Thornbury were full planning applications (18), tree works (8), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 47% 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, 31 smaller schemes were submitted.
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