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Planning in Downend (BS16)

Approved
85%
41 of 46 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Downend (BS16) in the last 24 months, from South Gloucestershire Council's planning register.

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About Downend (BS16)

Downend is a thriving residential suburb located in South Gloucestershire, northeast of Bristol. Characterized by its mix of Victorian terraced homes and 20th-century semi-detached and detached houses, it offers a diverse housing stock. Bordered by Fishponds to the west and Staple Hill, Frenchay, Mangotsfield, and Emersons Green to the east, Downend was once part of the Mangotsfield parish and has recently gained recognition as one of the UK's best suburbs, according to The Sunday Times. This makes it an appealing area for potential planning applications and community development.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Downend 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 Downend, 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, 138 planning applications were submitted near Downend. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (31), outline applications (25), tree works (25).

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 Downend (BS16)?
In the last 24 months, 138 planning applications were submitted near Downend (BS16). The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Downend (BS16)?
The average planning decision time near Downend (BS16) is 53 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 Downend (BS16)?
The planning approval rate near Downend (BS16) is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Downend (BS16)?
The most common type of planning application near Downend (BS16) is full planning applications, with 31 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Downend (BS16)?
You can search and track planning applications near Downend (BS16) on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.