Winsley, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Winsley, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Winsley are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Winsley
Winsley is a sizable village and civil parish located approximately 2 miles west of Bradford on Avon in Wiltshire, England. Its proximity to Bradford on Avon makes it an attractive area for potential development and planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility.
Population: 1,916 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: http://www.winsley.org.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Bath
- LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 013F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Winsley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Winsley.
- 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 Winsley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Winsley.
- - 43A, WINSLEY, BRADFORD ON AVON, BA15 2LE
Crabb Apple tree - Reduce by 20%
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - DOROTHY HOUSE FOUNDATION LTD, WINSLEY, BRADFORD ON AVON, BA15 2LE
G1 Macrocarpa, Norway Spruce, 2 Apple, Liquedambar, Magnolia Grandiflora, Holly - Remove to ground level to open up the old walled garden as a usable space. Currently overgrown waste land.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Nicholson House, 43c, Winsley, Bradford On Avon, BA15 2LE
Discharge of condition 3 (Details of ecological enhancements) of PL/2025/08704.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - The Forge, 123, Winsley, Bradford On Avon, BA15 2LQ
Single-storey rear extension, replacing existing conservatory.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 155 Winsley. Bradford On Avon, BA15 2LH
Proposed single-storey rear extension, alterations to existing openings, and revised vehicular access arrangements.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Avonpark Village, Winsley Hill, Winsley, Bath, BA2 7FF
Discharge of condition 11 (part) materials of planning application PL/2023/07518 (Demolition of existing buildings (comprising 85 Care bedrooms), and proposed partial redevelopment and erection of new
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Elbow Cottage, 51-52, Turleigh, Bradford On Avon, BA15 2LZ
New single storey front and rear extensions, new front porch and replacement outbuilding. Refurbishment of existing dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Nicholson House, 43c, Winsley, Bradford On Avon, BA15 2LE
Double storey rear extension and internal alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - ST NICHOLAS CHURCH HALL, WINSLEY, BA15 2LQ
Yew tree - crown raise to 4m to clear vehicular access and wall
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - ST NICHOLAS CHURCH, WINSLEY, BA15 2LH
T2 x Yew tree - crown lift to 4m T3 - Yew tree - crown lift to 4m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 8 LIMPLEY STOKE ROAD, WINSLEY, BRADFORD ON AVON, BA15 2NP
Fell the following trees: T32 - Scots Pine T35 - Larch T36 - Larch T37 - Scots Pine T38 - Scots Pine T39 - Scots Pine T40 - Scots Pine T41 - Larch
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - 8 LIMPLEY STOKE ROAD, WINSLEY, BRADFORD ON AVON, BA15 2NP
T29, T30, T34 & T44 - 4 x Larch trees - fell T49 - 1 x Pine tree - fell T45 - 1 x Larch tree - reduce branches overhanging footpath back to the property boundary
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-12-27
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A brief summary of Winsley in Wiltshire
Winsley is a sizable village and civil parish located approximately 2 miles west of Bradford on Avon in Wiltshire, England. Its proximity to Bradford on Avon makes it an attractive area for potential development and planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,916 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Winsley a particularly low-crime area.
Winsley has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Westwood, Turleigh, Freshford, Winsley, Avoncliff. 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 Winsley includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Iford Manor SSSI, Winsley Mines SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Bath & Bradford on Avon Bats. 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, Winsley planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.winsley.org.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 Winsley
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Winsley. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Winsley.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Winsley were tree works (19), full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (6). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Turleigh planning applications
- Freshford planning applications
- Limpley Stoke planning applications
- Westwood planning applications
- Avoncliff planning applications
- Park Corner planning applications
- Sharpstone planning applications
- Conkwell planning applications
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