Soundwell, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Soundwell, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Soundwell
Soundwell is a suburb located in the South Gloucestershire District of Bristol, England. Nestled between Kingswood and Staple Hill, it offers a unique blend of residential and community spaces, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Gloucestershire
- Parliamentary constituency: Bristol North East
- LSOA: South Gloucestershire 027D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Soundwell.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Soundwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Soundwell.
- - 7 Chestnut Way Kingswood South Gloucestershire BS15 4TU
Erection of single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation. Installation of raised decking to rear elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 13 Pool Road Kingswood South Gloucestershire BS15 1XL
Erection of single storey rear extension and raising of roof to facilitate conversion of existing garage to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 83 Teewell Avenue Staple Hill South Gloucestershire BS16 5NG
Discharge of conditions 4 (materials) and 5 (landscaping) attached to planning permission P24/00192/F. Demolition of existing bungalow and garage and erection of 4no terraced dwellings with access and
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Land At Station Road Kingswood South Gloucestershire
Application for consent under Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 to install 1no. new pole. The application is made under section 5(2) of The Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulati
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 20 Cogan Road Soundwell South Gloucestershire BS16 4SX
Erection of a single-storey side extension to form office/meeting room for dwellinghouse for people living together as a single household and receiving care, with nine bedrooms (sui generis).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 189 Station Road Kingswood South Gloucestershire BS15 4XN
Extension of existing vehicular access onto classified road (Class A).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 20 Cogan Road Soundwell South Gloucestershire BS16 4SX
Change of use from Dwelling House C3 to Use class C4 Houses in Multiple Occupation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 105 Fairlyn Drive Kingswood South Gloucestershire BS15 4PZ
Demolition of existing porch. Erection of two storey side extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Land At Yew Tree Drive Kingswood South Gloucestershire
Application for consent under Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 to erect 1no. new pole in the existing overhead line. The application is made under section 5(2) of The Overhead Lines (Exemption)
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-03-21
View full details - - Tesco Metro 58 Broad Street Staple Hill South Gloucestershire BS16 5NP
Display of 1no. LCD media screen and 3no. flag poles. (Retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - The Annexe 94A Yew Tree Drive Kingswood South Gloucestershire BS15 4UD
Replacement and reconfiguration of existing roof to include a hipped roof.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - 196 Station Road Kingswood South Gloucestershire BS15 4XR
Creation of vehicular access onto classified highway (Class A).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2023-12-29
View full details - - 15 Teewell Hill Staple Hill South Gloucestershire BS16 5PD
Erection of single storey rear and side extension to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2023-08-11
View full details - - 47 Charnhill Drive Mangotsfield South Gloucestershire BS16 9JR
Erection of 1 no. detached garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2023-04-28
View full details - - 206 Station Road Kingswood South Gloucestershire BS15 4XR
Demolition of existing workshop and erection of a garden room.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Soundwell in Gloucestershire
Soundwell is a suburb located in the South Gloucestershire District of Bristol, England. Nestled between Kingswood and Staple Hill, it offers a unique blend of residential and community spaces, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Soundwell a particularly low-crime area.
Soundwell has one conservation area within its boundaries: Whitfield Tabernacle. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Soundwell 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.
Planning Activity in Soundwell
In the last 24 months, 61 planning applications were submitted near Soundwell. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Soundwell.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Soundwell slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Soundwell were full planning applications (24), discharge of conditions (13), outline applications (11). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications, 55 smaller schemes were submitted.
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.