Residents of Winterbourne and surrounding areas opposed to any development of Hicks Common Road and this area of the Frome Valley.

Land at Hicks Common – Planning Application Submitted


Please be aware that Waddeton Park has made an outline planning application for the erection of up to 124 dwellings, and associated infrastructure, on land east of Hicks Common Road.

This is the land opposite Winterbourne Duck Pond. We know that, like us, many residents will be very concerned about this potential development. The
Save Frome Valley Group is likely to make an objection on behalf of our supporters, but you should also make your views known to the Council.


We hope that you will object – all views are important, so please ACT NOW!
First – it is important to view the plans and decide what you think of the proposal.
To view the Plans on the internet:

  1. Go to www.southglos.gov.uk
  2. Select ‘Search planning applications’
  3. Then select ‘Search and comment on planning applications’
  4. Enter and search for ‘hicks’ – the application is Ref. No: P26/00791/O.
  5. Act quickly – there is a limited time where you can make your views known to the council
  6. For submitting your comment, you can either:
  7. comment online – using the South Gloucestershire Council website or
  8. Write to: Planning Department, South Gloucestershire Council, PO Box 1954, Bristol, BS37 0DD.
    • If you can’t do this, or you are unsure, we will try to provide help [see below]
  9. make your comments/objections – these should be in your own words [template responses count as 1 response, so avoid this].

Extra info:

Help available to you:
Information on our noticeboards – at 27 Flaxpits Lane and 55 Hicks Common Road.
If you need assistance with setting out your comments, contact us or ask someone to contact us on
your behalf.

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Residents discussing the proposal at the Winterbourne Down Village Carnival – 4 May (Photo credit Simon Goodwin)

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AI-generated image for illustration only. Not an official or approved development design.

Waddeton Park Ltd is an independent land promoter. They plan to submit an Outline Planning Application for housing and associated development on land at Hicks Common Road in Winterbourne as set out in their published information.

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Please consider making an objection. Read more on the following pages