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88% of the 34 applications decided in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, between April 2026 and October 2026, were approved; half were decided within 51 days; across South Gloucestershire, 47% of the refusals read were refused at least in part over design or the character of the area. Plan Forecast, 6 November 2026.
Time to decide: half were decided within 51 days, counted from the day the application was valid (or received, where the register gives no valid date) over the 31 decisions with both dates.
Across South Gloucestershire: what refusals were about
Of the 68 refusals whose decision notices we read, the share that gave a reason about each.
- Design and character of the area 47% That the work suits the house and the street: its size, its shape, its roof and its materials.
- Not permitted development 21% That the work fits the permitted development route applied under: inside its limits and conditions and, where the council's prior approval is needed, acceptable on the matters it may judge, such as the neighbours. Work beyond the limits needs a planning application.
- Heritage assets 16% That the work does no harm to the character or appearance of a conservation area, or to a listed building, its setting or what makes it special. The council gives that great weight, and any harm needs clear justification.
South Gloucestershire as a whole granted a comparable share across 1,126 decisions. See the whole council.
What people apply for here
| Type of work | Decisions | Approved |
|---|---|---|
| Two-storey extension | 8 | too few to say |
| Rear extension | 4 | too few to say |
| Side extension | 2 | too few to say |
| Garden room or outbuilding | 2 | too few to say |
| Front porch | 2 | too few to say |
| Change of use | 2 | too few to say |
Recent decisions
Real decisions, newest first. Addresses are reduced to the street here; the council publishes them in full on its own register.
St Mary Street Thornbury
ApprovedPrior notification for the change of use of first floor from commercial (Class E) to 3 no. dwellings (Class C3) as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1985 as amended.
Decided 23 October 2026 P26/02009/PNMD
Buckover
ApprovedPermission in principle for the erection of 1no dwelling.
Decided 9 October 2026 P26/01755/PIP
Thornbury
ApprovedErection of 1no self build dwelling with associated works.
Decided 2 October 2026 P26/00181/F
Other work in South Gloucestershire
Questions people ask
What percentage of planning applications in Thornbury are approved?
88% were approved, over 34 decisions that went one way or the other. South Gloucestershire's figure across all types of work is drawn from 1,126 decisions.
How many planning decisions does Plan Forecast hold for Thornbury?
34 decided applications whose postcode falls in Thornbury, from April 2026 to October 2026.
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