South Gloucestershire ranks #152 out of 282 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

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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

64%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #152 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

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