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Planning in Bromley Heath

Approved
95%
40 of 42 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bromley Heath in the last 24 months, from South Gloucestershire Council's planning register.

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Around Bromley Heath

Postcode districts

BS36 167 applications in the last 12 monthsBS16 541 applications in the last 12 monthsBS37 270 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: South Gloucestershire Council

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About Bromley Heath

Bromley Heath is a desirable residential suburb within South Gloucestershire, situated northeast of Bristol. Characterized by a mix of Victorian terraced homes and 1930s to 1950s semi-detached and detached houses, it is bordered by Fishponds and several other South Gloucestershire suburbs. Renowned for its community spirit, Bromley Heath was highlighted by The Sunday Times in January 2020 as one of the UK's best suburbs, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bromley Heath a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Bromley Heath has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bromley Heath planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Bromley Heath, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 81 planning applications were submitted near Bromley Heath. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (29), outline applications (19), tree works (6).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bromley Heath?
In the last 24 months, 81 planning applications were submitted near Bromley Heath. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bromley Heath?
The average planning decision time near Bromley Heath is 60 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Bromley Heath?
The planning approval rate near Bromley Heath is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bromley Heath?
The most common type of planning application near Bromley Heath is full planning applications, with 29 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bromley Heath?
You can search and track planning applications near Bromley Heath on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.