Willsbridge, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Willsbridge, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Willsbridge are administered by South Gloucestershire Council. View the full South Gloucestershire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Willsbridge
Willsbridge is a charming village in South Gloucestershire, England, just on the outskirts of Bristol. Notably, it features Willsbridge Castle, an historically significant structure built around 1730, which showcases added crenellations from the nineteenth century, making it a focal point for local heritage and potential planning considerations.
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Gloucestershire
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Somerset and Hanham
- LSOA: South Gloucestershire 032B
Crime Statistics
90 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 51
- public-order: 10
- anti-social-behaviour: 8
- burglary: 5
- other-theft: 5
- other-crime: 4
- criminal-damage-arson: 3
- shoplifting: 2
- drugs: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Willsbridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Willsbridge.
- 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 Willsbridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Willsbridge.
- - Siston Brook Vineyard Willsbridge Hill
Prior notification of the intention to erect 1no agricultural building for the storage of machinery.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 109 Bath Road Willsbridge South Gloucestershire BS30 6ED
Erection of single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 24 Willsbridge Hill Willsbridge South Gloucestershire BS30 6EY
The erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.50m, for which the maximum height would be 2.90m, and for which the height of the eav
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 15 Greenview Longwell Green South Gloucestershire BS30 9UB
Demolition of existing conservatory and garage. Erection of two storey side and single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Willsbridge House Willsbridge Hill Willsbridge South Gloucestershire
Replacement of collapsed boundary wall to match existing, to include additional foundation and structural engineering interventions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 35 Roseville Avenue Longwell Green South Gloucestershire BS30 9UD
Erection of single storey side extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Land At Willsbridge Hill Willsbridge South Gloucestershire
Permission in principle for the erection of up to 9no. dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-01-24
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A brief summary of Willsbridge in Gloucestershire
Willsbridge is a charming village in South Gloucestershire, England, just on the outskirts of Bristol. Notably, it features Willsbridge Castle, an historically significant structure built around 1730, which showcases added crenellations from the nineteenth century, making it a focal point for local heritage and potential planning considerations.
The Willsbridge area recorded 90 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.
Willsbridge has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bitton, Keynsham. 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 Willsbridge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cleeve Wood, Hanham 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.
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Planning Activity in Willsbridge
In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Willsbridge. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 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 Willsbridge.
The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Willsbridge were full planning applications (25), outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 51% 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, 5 medium-scale applications, 43 smaller schemes were submitted.
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