Change of use planning approval in South Gloucestershire
Based on decisions in the last 5 years, as of 3 Jul 2026.
Of 56 change of use planning applications decided by South Gloucestershire in the last 5 years, 79% were approved. This is the council's track record for this kind of work. It is a useful gauge before you apply, not a guarantee for any one application.
Other work in South Gloucestershire
- Extension : 85% approved (252 decided)
- Rear extension : 85% approved (156 decided)
- New dwelling : 86% approved (113 decided)
- Tree work : 94% approved (111 decided)
- Demolition : 92% approved (101 decided)
- Side extension : 87% approved (78 decided)
- Listed building / conservation : 97% approved (62 decided)
Method
Approval rate = approved ÷ (approved + refused) over the public planning decisions we hold for South Gloucestershire, matched to a type of work from the application description. We lead with the last few years so the figure reflects how South Gloucestershire decides today, with the longer record as context. A rate is only shown once there are enough decided applications for it to be reliable. We publish aggregate figures only, never an individual application or applicant name. Read the full method and limits.