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

51 Park Avenue Frampton Cotterell South Gloucestershire BS36 2EY

Erection of two storey side and two storey rear extensions to form additional li...

P26/00851/HH - 10 Apr 2026

7 Station Road Coalpit Heath South Gloucestershire BS36 2TJ

Erection of single storey side extension.

P26/00744/CLP - 29 Mar 2026

2 Christy Close Frampton Cotterell South Gloucestershire BS36 2FS

Works to Crown reduce 1no. Oak Tree by approx 1.5 - 2 metres. Covered by Tree Pr...

P26/00642/TRE - 17 Mar 2026