Gloucester ranks #191 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Gloucester is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils

only 81% approved vs 90% nationally

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance

Gloucester decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

81%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #248 of 292

81%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #266 of 292

58%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #191 of 292

48%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #213 of 292

71%

Minor dwellings approved

28 decided (1-9 homes)

75%

Major dwellings approved

8 decided (10+ homes)

90%

Change of use approved

31 decided

431

Total decisions

84 refused in 2025

Nearby applications

6 Oxmoor Gloucester GL4 5XW

Rear upper storey extension, single storey rear & side extension

26/00374/FUL - 27 Apr 2026

Bowden Hall Farm Bondend Road Upton St Leonards Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8ED

Erection of a single storey rear extension.

S.26/0698/CPL - 21 Apr 2026

Communication Station And Premises Upton Lane Paddock Upton Lane Upton St Leonards Gloucestershire

Removal of an existing monopole mast and associated compound, and the installati...

S.26/0688/TEL - 20 Apr 2026

76 Woodland Green Upton St Leonards Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8BE

Single storey side extension

S.26/0493/HHOLD - 30 Mar 2026

11 Ashton Close Gloucester GL4 5BP

Detached annexe for aged relatives

26/00144/FUL - 16 Feb 2026