Winterbourne, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Winterbourne, Gloucestershire.
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Planning applications in Winterbourne are administered by South Gloucestershire Council. View the full South Gloucestershire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Winterbourne
Winterbourne is a prominent village and civil parish in South Gloucestershire, England, located just beyond the northern edge of Bristol. It encompasses nearby communities such as Winterbourne Down, Whiteshill, Hambrook, Frenchay, and Watley's End, while Frampton Cotterell to the north-east and Bradley Stoke to the west are its closest neighbours. As of the 2021 census, Winterbourne had a population of 10,250, making it a significant area for planning applications and local development.
Population: 10,249 (2021)
District: South Gloucestershire
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Gloucestershire
- Parliamentary constituency: Thornbury and Yate
- LSOA: South Gloucestershire 019D
Crime Statistics
31 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 15
- burglary: 7
- public-order: 4
- criminal-damage-arson: 3
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Winterbourne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Winterbourne.
- 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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
302 planning applications found near Winterbourne.
- - Land At Sunnyfields Cloisters Road Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1LL
Permission in principle for the erection of a minimum of 3no. dwellings and a maximum of 3no. dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - Land At Hicks Common Road Winterbourne South Gloucestershire
Screening Opinion for application P26/00791/O- Erection of up to 124 no. dwellings and associated infrastructure (Outline) with access and landscape to be determined, all other matters reserved.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 6 Orchard Close Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1BF
Works to fell 1no. Sycamore tree, as covered by Tree Preservation Order 404 dated 12th July 1989.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 54 Friary Grange Park Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1NA
Demolition of existing garage. Erection of two storey side and single storey front and rear extensions to form annex ancillary to main dwelling and additional living accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 54 Friary Grange Park Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1NA
Demolition of attached garage and erection of first floor side extension, single storey front and rear extensions to form additional living accommodation and attached annex ancillary to main dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Land At Hicks Common Road Winterbourne South Gloucestershire
Erection of up to 124 no. dwellings and associated infrastructure (Outline) with access and landscape to be determined, all other matters reserved.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 22 Bradley Avenue Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1HS
The erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.22m, for which the maximum height would be 3.60m, and for which the height of the eav
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Moorcreek Flaxpits Lane Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1LD
Erection of single storey side extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 74 Huckford Road Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1DU
Installation of 1no. air source heat pump
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - Land At 66 Bradley Avenue Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1HS
Demolition of existing storage building. Siting of shipping container and erection of gates (Retrospective).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - Waters Edge 2 Burghley Court Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1LR
Works to reduce back to previous points 1.no Sycamore Tree to leave a finished height of approx 15m and a radial spread of 7m. Covered by Tree Preservation Order SGTPO 02/96 dated 9th April 1997.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 2 Matford Close Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1EB
Erection of single storey side and rear extension to provide additional living accommodation. Erection of front porch.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-07-04
View full details - - Land At Cloisters Road Winterbourne South Gloucestershire
Application for consent under Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 to re-conductor the existing overhead line. The application is made under section 5(2) of The Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England a
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 44 Mount Crescent Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1HL
Erection of side and link extension to existing garage to facilitate conversion to annexe ancillary to the main dwelling (resubmission of P24/03004/HH).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - 121 Bradley Avenue Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1HW
Erection of a two storey side extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-03-24
View full details - - Little Acre Flaxpits Lane Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1LD
Raising of existing roofline to create first floor living accommodation and erection of single storey side extension. Window replacement and redesign to improve the elevations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-03-07
View full details - - Winterbourne Branch Library Flaxpits Lane Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1LA
Installation of 1no. shipping container for storage for a 'library of things'.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 3 Orchard Close Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1BF
Works to 1no. sycamore to reduce 1no. limb on the east side of the tree (over the highway) by 2-3m, and to fell 1no. horse chestnut and 1no. sycamore. All trees covered by Tree Preservation Order TPO4
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 81 Bradley Avenue Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1HJ
Continued use of the property as a 6no person (Class C4) HMO and confirmation that the loft conversion is considered Lawful.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 44 Mount Crescent Winterbourne South Gloucestershire BS36 1HL
Erection of side and link extension to existing garage to facilitate conversion to annexe ancillary to the main dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-12-30
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A brief summary of Winterbourne in Gloucestershire
Winterbourne is a prominent village and civil parish in South Gloucestershire, England, located just beyond the northern edge of Bristol. It encompasses nearby communities such as Winterbourne Down, Whiteshill, Hambrook, Frenchay, and Watley's End, while Frampton Cotterell to the north-east and Bradley Stoke to the west are its closest neighbours. As of the 2021 census, Winterbourne had a population of 10,250, making it a significant area for planning applications and local development. The settlement has a population of approximately 10,249 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Gloucestershire district.
The Winterbourne area recorded 31 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.
Winterbourne has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hambrook, Church Lane, Winterbourne. 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 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
In the last 24 months, 76 planning applications were submitted near Winterbourne. Of these, 53% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Winterbourne slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Winterbourne were full planning applications (45), tree works (11), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 59% 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, 12 medium-scale applications, 62 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 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.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Winterbourne Down planning applications
- Watley's End planning applications
- Whiteshill planning applications
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- Bromley Heath planning applications
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