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. View full council performance

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

Nearby applications

21 Fouracre Road Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 6PE

Installation of rear dormer to facilitate loft conversion.

P26/00828/CLP - 8 Apr 2026

28 Bromley Heath Avenue Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 6JP

Erection of single storey side/ rear extension to form additional living accommo...

P26/00577/HH - 10 Mar 2026

Bromley Heath Junior School Quakers Road Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 6NJ

Prior notification of the intention to install solar panels (roof mounted).

P26/00487/PNRE - 2 Mar 2026