How long do planning decisions take near Watley's End?

The average planning decision time near Watley's End is 63 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 Watley's End?

The planning approval rate near Watley's End is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Watley's End?

The most common type of planning application near Watley's End is full planning applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Watley's End?

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Watley's End, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Watley's End, Gloucestershire.

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About Watley's End

Watley's End, once a small village in South Gloucestershire, is now incorporated into the northern part of Winterbourne. The area is primarily accessed via Watley's End Road, which historically served as the main thoroughfare through the village. This blend of past and present offers unique planning opportunities in the evolving landscape of Winterbourne.

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Area Information

Admin district: South Gloucestershire
Parliamentary constituency: Thornbury and Yate
LSOA: South Gloucestershire 013B

Crime Statistics

32 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 17
burglary: 8
criminal-damage-arson: 2
public-order: 2
anti-social-behaviour: 1
other-theft: 1
shoplifting: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Watley's End.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Watley's End.

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 Watley's End based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

12 planning applications found near Watley's End.

- 86 North Road Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1PX
Erection of two storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-04-24
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- The Warren 4 Swan Lane Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1RJ
Conversion of existing garage. Erection of two storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation. Raising the roofline of rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-04-23
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- Crossley House 109 High Street Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1RF
Works to crown reduce 2.no Oak Trees by 2m to leave a finished height of 13m and a radial spread of 13m. Works to 1.no Robina Tree to crown reduce by 2m leaving a finished height of 10m and radial spr
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-23
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- 117 Watleys End Road Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1QG
Installation of 2no. front dormers to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-16
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- 168 Watleys End Road Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1QH
Erection of single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-23
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- Tudor House 105 Bristol Road Frampton Cotterell South Gloucestershire BS36 2AU
Change of use of 1no. dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a small children's care home (Class C2) with the installation of sliding vehicular gate and 0.3m trellis above existing fence.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-04
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- 3 Rylestone Close Frampton Cotterell South Gloucestershire BS36 2DP
Erection of single storey side and rear wrap around extension to form additional living accommodation. Erection of front porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-01-30
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- 33 Court Road Frampton Cotterell South Gloucestershire BS36 2DE
Installation of 1no. rear dormer to facilitate loft conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-12-12
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- 22 Bourne Close Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1PL
Erection of two storey and first floor side extension to provide additional living accommodation and integral garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-11-17
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- 119 Bens Tiles Bristol Road Frampton Cotterell South Gloucestershire BS36 2AU
Erection of 1no. self build dwelling with associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-03-21
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- 35 Bourne Close Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1PJ
Demolition of existing porch canopy. Erection of front porch.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-03-05
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- 35 Watleys End Road Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1PH
Erection of first floor extension over existing garage and single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-03-04
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A brief summary of Watley's End in Gloucestershire

The Watley's End area recorded 32 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Watley's End has one conservation area within its boundaries: Church Lane, Winterbourne. 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 Watley's End includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Winterbourne Railway Cutting SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Watley's End

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Watley's End. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Watley's End.

At 63 days on average, decisions near Watley's End slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Watley's End were full planning applications (18), amendments (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.

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