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House prices in South Gloucestershire Council: average £341,833, +3.4% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has South Gloucestershire Council received?
South Gloucestershire Council received 3,434 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 87%.
How long does South Gloucestershire Council take to decide applications?
South Gloucestershire Council takes an average of 65 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for South Gloucestershire Council?
South Gloucestershire Council approves 87% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in South Gloucestershire Council?
Submit your representation to South Gloucestershire Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the South Gloucestershire Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a South Gloucestershire Council planning decision?
Yes. If South Gloucestershire Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 823 appeals were lodged against South Gloucestershire Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 32% success rate.

Planning data sourced from South Gloucestershire Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About South Gloucestershire Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the South Gloucestershire Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

South Gloucestershire Council serves as the local authority for South Gloucestershire, a district located north of Bristol in Gloucestershire, England. As a unitary authority, it operates both district and county council functions independently of Gloucestershire County Council. Since 2017, the council has been a member of the West of England Combined Authority, playing a key role in regional governance and planning initiatives. The council was established in 1 April 1996. The council is currently led by Maggie Tyrrell (Liberal Democrat), who has held the position since 17 July 2024. Dave Perry serves as Chief Executive since 12 December 2018. The council comprises 61 councillors, with the most recent election held on 4 May 2023.

The council area encompasses 186 towns and villages, including Chipping Sodbury, Kingswood, Thornbury and Yate. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, South Gloucestershire Council received 3,434 planning applications. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (1,086), discharge of conditions (451), outline applications (372). 108 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

823 planning appeals were lodged against South Gloucestershire Council decisions, of which 218 were allowed and 465 were dismissed (32% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for South Gloucestershire Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the South Gloucestershire Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.