Hanham Green Belt

The mounting challenges facing development of 140 homes on Green Belt land south of Hencliffe Way Planning Application P23/01330/O | April 2026 The appeal for outline planning permission to build up to 140 homes on The Batch — the 20-acre site south of Hencliffe Way and west of Castle Farm Road in Hanham — was allowed by Planning Inspector Matthew Nunn in July 2025. Hanham District Green Belt Conservation Society, along with South Gloucestershire Council, opposed the appeal vigorously. More...

As you may be aware, South Gloucestershire Council has now formally submitted its new Local Plan to the Government for examination. We have received official confirmation of the next stage in this process, which marks an important moment for the future of the Green Belt around Hanham and the wider district. The Local Plan Has Entered Examination The Council’s proposed Local Plan has been submitted to the Planning Inspectorate , the independent body that examines whether local plans are...

A large area of stones on the surface of "The Batch" in Hanham With developers Ashfield Land and Redrow Homes having won their appeal in July 2025 to build up to 140 homes at The Batch (land south of Hencliffe Way and west of Castle Farm Road), concerns about the site's ground conditions are growing. Local residents have shared insights suggesting challenges that could hike costs, cause delays, or even question the project's viability. Here's what we know. Historical Context: Quarries and...