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Planning in Winterbourne Down

Approved
88%
61 of 67 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Winterbourne Down in the last 24 months, from South Gloucestershire Council's planning register.

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Around Winterbourne Down

Postcode districts

BS36 167 applications in the last 12 monthsBS16 541 applications in the last 12 monthsBS37 270 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: South Gloucestershire Council

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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. It sits within the Winterbourne district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Winterbourne Down a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Winterbourne Down has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Winterbourne Down planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Winterbourne Down, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 95 planning applications were submitted near Winterbourne Down. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (47), outline applications (14), tree works (12). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Winterbourne Down?
In the last 24 months, 95 planning applications were submitted near Winterbourne Down. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Winterbourne Down?
The average planning decision time near Winterbourne Down is 58 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Winterbourne Down?
The planning approval rate near Winterbourne Down is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Winterbourne Down?
The most common type of planning application near Winterbourne Down is full planning applications, with 47 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Winterbourne Down?
You can search and track planning applications near Winterbourne Down on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.