Staple Hill Masonic Hall Shrubbery Road Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 5TB

Awaiting decision P26/00023/F
Date received
5 Jan 2026
Date validated
29 Mar 2026
Postcode
BS16 5TB

Description

Erection of a two storey extension forming to form 2no. dwellings (Class C3) and to enlarge existing masonic hall for joint community and masonic use and first floor rehearsal rooms with associated works.

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