Winterbourne Down, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Winterbourne Down, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Winterbourne Down are administered by Cheltenham Borough Council. View the full Cheltenham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Winterbourne Down
Winterbourne Down is a village located in South Gloucestershire, England, approximately 7 miles northeast of Bristol city centre. Nestled within the civil parish of Winterbourne and bordered by the Avon Green Belt, the village hosts an annual May Day carnival, which is a key event for the community. This setting offers a blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it an area of interest for planning applications.
District: Winterbourne
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Gloucestershire
- Parliamentary constituency: Thornbury and Yate
- LSOA: South Gloucestershire 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Winterbourne Down.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Winterbourne Down.
- 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 Winterbourne Down based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
525 planning applications found near Winterbourne Down.
- - Bryn Cottage Bury Hill Winterbourne Down South Gloucestershire BS36 1AD
Erection of detached double garage (Amendment to previously approved scheme P23/00728/HH)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 4 Sandstone Rise Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1BB
Conversion of existing dwelling into 3no. flats with associated alterations to parking layout and subdivision of existing amenity area, with associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - - The Old Chapel Bury Hill Winterbourne Down South Gloucestershire BS36 1AD
Erection of annex ancillary to the main dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 12 Quarry Lane Winterbourne Down South Gloucestershire BS36 1DB
Erection of single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 45 Harcombe Hill Winterbourne Down South Gloucestershire BS36 1EL
Variation of condition 2 attached to permission P24/02710/HH to amend the approved plans. Demolition of existing rear extension. Erection of two storey rear extension to form additional living accommo
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Land At The Oaks Down Road Winterbourne Down South Gloucestershire
Erection of 4no. self build dwellings (Outline) with all matters reserved.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 61 Station Road Winterbourne Down South Gloucestershire BS36 1EN
Erection of a two storey side and rear and single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Victoria Cottage 15A Bury Hill Winterbourne Down South Gloucestershire BS36 1AB
Demolition of existing barn and erection of a detached outbuilding to form a short term holiday rental property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 87 Stone Lane Winterbourne Down South Gloucestershire BS36 1DH
Works to 1no Cedar Tree (T1) to crown lift to 3m. Covered by Tree Preservation Order SGTPO 6/23 dated 5th December 2023.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Elmcroft 8 Prospect Close Winterbourne Down South Gloucestershire BS36 1BD
Works to reduce height of 1.no Sycamore Tree (T1) to 16 metres, reduce overhanging branches by 5 metres to provide clearance and crown thin by 15-20%. Covered by Tree Preservation Order 23 dated 31st
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 23 Prospect Close Winterbourne Down South Gloucestershire BS36 1BD
Works to crown reduce 1.no Sycamore Trees (T1) by 2 metres, lateral spread by 4 metres, crown clean and reduce overhanging branches by 5 metres to provide clearance. Works to 1.no Sycamore Tree (T2) t
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Victoria Cottage 15A Bury Hill Winterbourne Down South Gloucestershire BS36 1AB
Discharge of condtions 5 (Sample Panel) and 6 (Drainage Details) attached to Planning Permission P23/02749/HH. Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of a replacement outbuilding to form anne
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Land On Opposite Side Of River, Parallel With 'The Dingle' Winterbourne Down South Gloucestershire BS36 1AA
Works to fell 6.no Ash Trees (T1, G1, G2). Covered by Tree Preservation Order SGTPO26/10 dated 22/03/2011.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Land At Damson House 139 Down Road Winterbourne Down South Gloucestershire BS36 1DF
Erection of 1no self-build dwelling with garage and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 55 Bradley Avenue Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1HX
Installation of 1.no rear dormer to facilitate loft conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 82 Down Road Winterbourne Down South Gloucestershire BS36 1BZ
Erection of a single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation and installation of 2no. rear dormers to facilitate loft conversion.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 23 Bury Hill Winterbourne Down South Gloucestershire BS36 1AB
Erection of first floor rear extensions and extension to existing porch.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 12 Bury Hill Winterbourne Down South Gloucestershire BS36 1AB
Works to fell or repollard 9 Willow Trees covered by Tree Preservation Order TPO 397 Dated 12th October 1988.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 48 Down Road Winterbourne Down South Gloucestershire BS36 1BZ
Discharge of Condition 2 (Finished treatment and colour) attached to planning permission P25/00056/HH Erection of 1.7m fence above rear garage (retrospective).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-08-22
View full details - - Lower Gardens 91 Stone Lane Winterbourne Down South Gloucestershire BS36 1DH
Works to fell 3no Holly Trees covered by Tree Preservation Order TPO 422 dated 11th July 1990.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-08-08
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A brief summary of Winterbourne Down in Gloucestershire
Winterbourne Down is a village located in South Gloucestershire, England, approximately 7 miles northeast of Bristol city centre. Nestled within the civil parish of Winterbourne and bordered by the Avon Green Belt, the village hosts an annual May Day carnival, which is a key event for the community. This setting offers a blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it an area of interest for planning applications. It sits within the Winterbourne district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Winterbourne Down a particularly low-crime area.
Winterbourne Down 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 Winterbourne Down 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 Winterbourne Down
In the last 24 months, 90 planning applications were submitted near Winterbourne Down. Of these, 55% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 Winterbourne Down.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Winterbourne Down slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Winterbourne Down were full planning applications (48), tree works (16), outline applications (15). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 17 medium-scale applications, 71 smaller schemes were submitted.
11 planning appeals were lodged, of which 6 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (60% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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