20 High Street Chipping Sodbury South Gloucestershire BS37 6AH

Awaiting decision P26/00871/TCA
Date received
14 Apr 2026
Date validated
14 Apr 2026
Postcode
BS37 6AH

Description

Works to Crown reduce 1 no. Ash leafed Maple Tree (T1) by 2.5-3 metres to leave a finished height of approx 8 metres and radial spread of 7 metres. Situated within Chipping Sodbury Conservation Area.

3.7/10
Planning Authority Score
#206 of 282

South Gloucestershire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #93 out of 282. South Gloucestershire is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 80% approved vs 90% nationally.

South Gloucestershire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #234 of 282
80%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #264 of 282
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #93 of 282
45%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #178 of 282
71%
Minor dwellings approved
212 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
81%
Change of use approved
121 decided
1,561
Total decisions
283 refused in 2025