186 Downend Road Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 5EB Data via plota.co.uk
P26/00933/CLP - Cert Lawful Use Proposed
Refused
Proposal
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to house in multiple occupation for up to 6 no. people (Class C4). Installation of 1 no. rear dormer and 3 no. rooflights to the forward roof plane. Data via plota.co.uk
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Application progress
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Received
21 Apr 2026
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Refused
5 Jun 2026
Appeal
Not lodged
Refused on 5 Jun 2026 · Fully Delegated · Last checked 5 Jul 2026
Documents 14
Decision & officer reports 2
Plans & drawings 6
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SGC MAP - APPLICATION SITE PLAN
Plan · 28 Apr 2026
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EXISTING PLANS
Plan · 21 Apr 2026
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EXISTING ELEVATIONS
Plan · 21 Apr 2026
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SITE PLAN (LOCATION PLAN)
Plan · 21 Apr 2026
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PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS
Plan · 21 Apr 2026
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PROPOSED ELEVATIONS
Plan · 21 Apr 2026
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Application forms 1
Consultation & comments 3
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Important details
- Council
- South Gloucestershire
- Application type
- Cert Lawful Use Proposed
- Postcode
- BS16 5EB
- Received
- 21 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 21 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Frenchay And Downend
- Parish
- Downend And Bromley Heath Parish Council
- Case officer
- Track to view
- Target decision
- 16 Jun 2026
- Decision
- Refuse Certificate of Lawfulness
- Decision date
- 5 Jun 2026
- Decision level
- Fully Delegated
- Applicant
- Track to view
- Agent
- Davies Architectural Services (393 Nore)
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14875168
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2023
Approved
132A Downend Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 5BG
Part demolition to provide a courtyard and fenestration.
2022
Withdrawn
123 Downend Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 5BE
Application for a Certificate of Proposed Development - Change of Use from Office to resi…
2022
Approved
155 Downend Road Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 5EA
Installation of raised decking with pergola.
2021
Approved
113 Downend Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 5BE
Change of use from small HMO for 3-6 people (C4) to large HMO for up to 7 people (sui gen…
2021
Approved
113 Downend Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 5BE
Application for Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development - hip to gable loft conversion…
2020
Approved
Red Bus Nursery 170 Downend Road Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 5EB
Internal and external alterations to include, the closing up up 1 no. window, and the ere…
2020
Approved
Red Bus Nursery 170 Downend Road Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 5EB
Erection of single storey rear extension (Class D1).
2019
Refused
167 Downend Road Downend Bristol South Gloucestershire BS16 5EA
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2019
Withdrawn
224 Overndale Road Bristol BS16 2RG
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2019
Refused
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2019
Approved
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Demolition of existing rear porch and erection of a single storey rear extension to form…
2018
Approved
201 Overndale Road Downend Bristol South Gloucestershire BS16 2RQ
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension to for…
2018
Refused
Red Bus Nursery 170 Downend Road Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 5EB
Works to crown reduce 1 no. Horse chestnut to a finished height of 14 metres and a radial…
2018
Approved
115 Downend Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 5BE
Two storey side extension, forming kitchen and bedrooms.
2018
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155 Downend Road Downend Bristol South Gloucestershire BS16 5EA
Erection of a single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation
2018
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205 Overndale Road Downend Bristol South Gloucestershire BS16 2RQ
Extension of existing access on to Overndale Road.
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2016
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170 Downend Road Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 5EB
Partial demolition of rear wall and fence, erection of fencing and associated works.
2016
Approved
170 Downend Road Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 5EB
Erection of a yurt building, partial demolition of rear wall and fence, erection of store…
2016
Approved
203 Overndale Road Downend Bristol South Gloucestershire BS16 2RQ
Creation of dropped kerb to allow access from the highway
2023
Approved
132A Downend Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 5BG
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2023
Withdrawn
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Change of use and conversion of an existing retail premises (vacant since March 23) to cr…
South Gloucestershire
Planning Authority Score
3/10
Poor
#236 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
South Gloucestershire ranks #157 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 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.
One of the strictest councils
only 80% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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South Gloucestershire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #242 of 292
80%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #274 of 292
64%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #157 of 292
45%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #185 of 292
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
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186 Downend Road Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 5EB