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Planning in Staple Hill

Approved
84%
38 of 44 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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Around Staple Hill

Postcode districts

BS16 549 applications in the last 12 monthsBS15 234 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 Staple Hill

Staple Hill is a suburb located just outside Bristol's city boundary in South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire. Positioned to the east of Fishponds, south of Downend, west of Mangotsfield, and north of Soundwell, it offers a diverse residential environment that may influence local planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,823. It sits within the Staple Hill and Mangotsfield district.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Staple Hill 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 Staple Hill, 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, 142 planning applications were submitted near Staple Hill. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (37), outline applications (20), discharge of conditions (17). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Staple Hill?
In the last 24 months, 142 planning applications were submitted near Staple Hill. The approval rate is 84%.
How long do planning decisions take near Staple Hill?
The average planning decision time near Staple Hill 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 Staple Hill?
The planning approval rate near Staple Hill is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Staple Hill?
The most common type of planning application near Staple Hill is full planning applications, with 37 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Staple Hill?
You can search and track planning applications near Staple Hill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.