Oldbury Power Station Power Station Road Oldbury On Severn South Gloucestershire BS35 1RQ
Awaiting decision
P26/001/SCR
Description
Screening opinion for demolition of the Turbine Hall at Oldbury site along with associated structures, as part of the ongoing consented decommissioning programme at the site.
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