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Planning in Filton

Approved
87%
41 of 46 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

Decided by South Gloucestershire CouncilCouncil page

Around Filton

Postcode districts

BS34 220 applications in the last 12 monthsBS7 218 applications in the last 12 monthsBS16 541 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 Filton

Filton is a town and civil parish located in South Gloucestershire, England, just 6 miles north of Bristol. It is part of the Bristol urban area and, alongside nearby Patchway and Bradley Stoke, has emerged as an overflow settlement for the city, making it an important area for planning applications and development in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 11,295 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Gloucestershire district.

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

The area around Filton has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Filton 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://filtontowncouncil.gov.uk.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Filton, 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, 139 planning applications were submitted near Filton. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (41), outline applications (21), amendments (18). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Filton?
In the last 24 months, 139 planning applications were submitted near Filton. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Filton?
The average planning decision time near Filton is 55 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 Filton?
The planning approval rate near Filton is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Filton?
The most common type of planning application near Filton is full planning applications, with 41 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Filton?
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