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Basement approval rate in South Gloucestershire

South Gloucestershire approved 89.7% of basement applications, based on 39 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

89.7%
basement approval rate
39
Basement decisions
35
Approved
4
Refused
86.9%
South Gloucestershire overall

Basement applications are approved more often than the South Gloucestershire average (86.9%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How basement compares in South Gloucestershire

Basement (39 decided)
89.7%
South Gloucestershire all applications (15,285 decided)
86.9%

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Other project types in South Gloucestershire

Rear Extension (3,783 decided)
90.8%
New Build (2,652 decided)
76.5%
Garage / Parking (2,564 decided)
83.2%
Side Extension (2,420 decided)
86.9%
Dormer (1,033 decided)
82.1%
80.2%
Outbuilding (839 decided)
84.5%
Loft Conversion (691 decided)
79.5%
Front Extension (632 decided)
84.5%
Extension (General) (572 decided)
81.8%
Conservatory (452 decided)
91.8%
Wraparound Extension (412 decided)
90.3%
Annex (380 decided)
78.9%
HMO (294 decided)
77.9%
83.0%
Flat Conversion (42 decided)
78.6%
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