Westbury on Trym, Bristol Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Westbury on Trym, Bristol.
Bristol · England · settlement
Planning applications in Westbury on Trym are administered by Bristol City Council. View the full Bristol City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Westbury on Trym
Westbury-on-Trym is a vibrant suburb located in northern Bristol, England. It is bordered by the suburbs of Stoke Bishop, Westbury Park, Henleaze, Southmead, and Henbury, making it a well-connected area for potential planning applications. Its suburban character and proximity to other residential areas offer a variety of development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bristol, City of
- Parliamentary constituency: Bristol North West
- LSOA: Bristol 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Westbury on Trym.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westbury on Trym.
- 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 Westbury on Trym based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
39 planning applications found near Westbury on Trym.
- - Henbury Golf Club Henbury Road Henbury Bristol BS10 7QB
Ash x 64 - Fell. Pine x 10 - Fell. Birch x 5 - Fell. Oak x 2 - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - 26/12352/H - 3 Sandyleaze Bristol BS9 3PZ
Single storey rear extension. Single storey side/rear extension and link to existing garage. Proposed raised platform with privacy screen to rear of new extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-04 - - 3 Sandyleaze Bristol BS9 3PZ
Single storey rear extension. Single storey side/rear extension and link to existing garage. Proposed raised platform with privacy screen to rear of new extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - 26/11556/H - 57 Canford Lane Bristol BS9 3NX
Dropped kerb to allow vehicle access to the front driveway which we will then build. The front garden will be dug out for the new driveway and a driveway installed (single car to required size specifi
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-05-28 - - 251 Canford Lane Bristol BS9 3PD
Ash x2 - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 3 Westbury Court Road Bristol BS9 3BU
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development - New (side facing) hip to gable roof extension and new rear dormer as part of loft extension works (loft already con
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 32 Southdown Road Bristol BS9 3NL
Demolition of existing garage, lean-to, bay window and raised terrace, and erection of single storey rear and part side extension and alterations to the existing side extension, including changing a f
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 311 Canford Lane Bristol BS9 3PH
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 33 Cooper Road Bristol BS9 3QZ
First floor side extension above existing garage to provide additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 110 Falcondale Road Bristol BS9 3JD
Single storey side extension and a hip to gable loft conversion.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 23 Cooper Road Bristol BS9 3QZ
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 19 Hyland Grove Bristol BS9 3NR
T1 - Conifer - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Grace Garden School Cherry Orchards Canford Lane Bristol BS9 3PE
T39 - Sycamore - Reduce crown back to previous reduction points (around 3m at sides, 4m on top), removing any limbs with greater than 50% wood loss from squirrel damage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Grace Garden School Cherry Orchards Canford Lane Bristol BS9 3PE
T38 & T39 - Sycamore - Removal of deadwood. T92 - Lime - Pollard to 8m. G7 - Holm oak & Yew - Canopy lift to 4.5m. T74 - Sycamore - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 10 Hyland Grove Bristol BS9 3NR
T1 & T2 - Ash x 2 - Reduce height by 3m and radial spread by 1.5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - Henbury Golf Club Henbury Road Henbury Bristol BS10 7QB
Proposal amendment agreed: Ash x 31 (dead) - Fell. Cherry x 2 (dead) - Fell. Pine x 2 (dead) - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - Coombe Farm House Canford Lane Bristol BS9 3PE
T1 - Dogwood - Fell. T2 - Apple - Fell. T3 - Yew - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2024-05-10
View full details - - Coombe Farm House Canford Lane Westbury Bristol BS9 3PE
Lawson's Cypress cultivar - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - 1 Westover Gardens Bristol BS9 3LE
Erection of single storey rear, and side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2023-04-28
View full details - - 97 Falcondale Road Bristol BS9 3JN
Single storey wrap around extension to provide additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Westbury on Trym in Bristol
Westbury-on-Trym is a vibrant suburb located in northern Bristol, England. It is bordered by the suburbs of Stoke Bishop, Westbury Park, Henleaze, Southmead, and Henbury, making it a well-connected area for potential planning applications. Its suburban character and proximity to other residential areas offer a variety of development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Westbury on Trym a particularly low-crime area.
Westbury on Trym has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Brentry, The Downs, Sneyd Park, Kingsweston and Trym Valley, Westbury on Trym, Sea Mills, Henbury. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Westbury on Trym 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.
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Planning Activity in Westbury on Trym
In the last 24 months, 137 planning applications were submitted near Westbury on Trym. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Westbury on Trym.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Westbury on Trym were full planning applications (45), tree works (45), outline applications (10). Full planning applications account for 33% 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, 1 medium-scale application, 111 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 38 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 92 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Eastfield planning applications
- Coombe Dingle planning applications
- Henbury planning applications
- Blaise Hamlet planning applications
- Sea Mills planning applications
- Stoke Bishop planning applications
- Henleaze planning applications
- Golden Hill planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.