Whiteshill (BS16), Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whiteshill (BS16), Gloucestershire.
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Planning applications in Whiteshill (BS16) are administered by Cheltenham Borough Council. View the full Cheltenham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Whiteshill (BS16)
Whiteshill is a picturesque village located in the Cotswolds, nestled between Stroud and Gloucester in Gloucestershire, England. As part of the Stroud urban area, the parish of Whiteshill and Ruscombe has a population of approximately 1,175, making it a quaint yet vibrant community for potential planning applications in the region.
Population: 1,161
District: Whiteshill and Ruscombe
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Gloucestershire
- Parliamentary constituency: Filton and Bradley Stoke
- LSOA: South Gloucestershire 020B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whiteshill (BS16).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whiteshill (BS16).
- 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 Whiteshill (BS16) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
214 planning applications found near Whiteshill (BS16).
- - Land Between 14 And 32 Quarry Barton Hambrook South Gloucestershire BS16 1SG
Permission in Principle for the erection of 1no. dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Twenty Acres 35 Players Close Hambrook South Gloucestershire BS16 1SX
Discharge of condition 3 (SUDS) attached to planning permission P19/0521/F. Erection of 2 No. dwellings, creation of access, parking and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - The Ridge 88 Dragon Road Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1BL
Erection of an ancillary annexe for additional living accommodation with associated landscaping and formation of retaining walls (retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Bedrock Lodge 44 Quarry Barton Hambrook South Gloucestershire BS16 1SG
Use of 13 bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) for up to 15 no. people (Sui Generis).
Status: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 125 Dragon Road Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1BL
Creation of vehicular access onto classified highway. (Class C) and creation of 2no. parking spaces.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Bedrock Lodge 44 Quarry Barton Hambrook South Gloucestershire BS16 1SG
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) attached to P24/01960/F to include PA24/444/04 Rev A and PA24/444/07 Rev A to show use as a 13no bed 14 person HMO.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - The Paddocks 102 Dragon Road Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1BL
Erection of a two storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation. Installation of 1no. front dormer to facilitate loft conversion. Erection of 1no. detached garage with and associated w
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-11-06
View full details - - 104 Dragon Road Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1BL
Erection of front porch. Erection of a two storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation. Erection of 1no. detached garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - Hambrook Court East Old Gloucester Road Hambrook South Gloucestershire BS16 1RU
Erection of 2.5m boundary wall.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - 1 Railway View Bristol Road Hambrook South Gloucestershire BS16 1SH
Erection of single storey rear extension to form additional accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-05-13
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Sturden Lane Hambrook South Gloucestershire
Permission in principle for the erection of up to 3no. dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Hambrook Court East Old Gloucester Road Hambrook South Gloucestershire BS16 1RU
Works to trees as per the applicants proposed schedule of works recieved by the council on 17th April 2025, all trees situated within Hambrook Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Hambrook Court East Old Gloucester Road Hambrook South Gloucestershire BS16 1RU
Works to fell 3no Sycamore Trees within Hambrook Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-04-15
View full details - P25/00981/TCA - Hambrook Court East Old Gloucester Road Hambrook South Gloucestershire BS16 1RU
Works to fell 3no Sycamore Trees within Hambrook Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-04-15
View full details - - Land At Bristol Road Hambrook South Gloucestershire
Erection of 1no. outbuilding for storage use (use class B8) and associated hardstanding (retrospective).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-03-13
View full details - - The Croft Sturden Lane Hambrook South Gloucestershire BS16 1RW
Erection of 1no. garage/workshop building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-01-30
View full details - - Whiteshill Cottages Whiteshill Hambrook South Gloucestershire
Erection of a single storey front extension to garage to form ancillary annexe.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-01-14
View full details - - Hambrook Court East Bristol Road Hambrook South Gloucestershire BS16 1RY
Erection of 1no. garden gazebo.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-11-19
View full details - - Hambrook Court West Bristol Road Hambrook South Gloucestershire BS16 1RY
Works to fell 1 no. Conifer (T1), crown reduce 1no. Conifer (T2) by 2m, fell 1 no. Yew tree and laterally crown reduce 2 no. Lime trees by 2.5m. Trees situated in the Hambrook Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-11-14
View full details - - Hambrook Court East Bristol Road Hambrook South Gloucestershire BS16 1RY
Works to fell 5no. Japanese Cherry Prunus and 3no. Ash trees situated within Hambrook Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-10-10
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A brief summary of Whiteshill (BS16) in Gloucestershire
Whiteshill is a picturesque village located in the Cotswolds, nestled between Stroud and Gloucester in Gloucestershire, England. As part of the Stroud urban area, the parish of Whiteshill and Ruscombe has a population of approximately 1,175, making it a quaint yet vibrant community for potential planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,161. It sits within the Whiteshill and Ruscombe district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Whiteshill (BS16) a particularly low-crime area.
Whiteshill (BS16) has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hambrook, Church Lane, Winterbourne, Frenchay. 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 Whiteshill (BS16) 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 Whiteshill (BS16)
In the last 24 months, 102 planning applications were submitted near Whiteshill (BS16). Of these, 61% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 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 Whiteshill (BS16).
At 68 days on average, decisions near Whiteshill (BS16) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Whiteshill (BS16) were full planning applications (49), tree works (16), outline applications (14). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 10 large-scale (major) developments, 21 medium-scale applications, 71 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
12 planning appeals were lodged, of which 6 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (50% 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: 19 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 71 applications
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