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Frenchay And Downend planning approval rate

Frenchay And Downend ward in South Gloucestershire has a 89.5% approval rate based on 1,003 planning decisions. South Gloucestershire overall: 87.0%.

Last updated: June 2026

89.5%
ward approval rate
1,003
Decisions
898
Approved
105
Refused
87.0%
South Gloucestershire average

Frenchay And Downend sits slightly above the South Gloucestershire average, with a 2.5 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Frenchay And Downend compares

Frenchay And Downend ward (1,003 decided)
89.5%
South Gloucestershire overall (15,481 decided)
87.0%
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Recent decisions in Frenchay And Downend

Erection of single storey rear extension. · Mon 15 Jun 2026
Approved
Display of replacement signage to include 1no. externally illuminated fascia sig · Fri 12 Jun 2026
Approved
Erection of single storey rear/side extension and a first floor side extension t · Tue 09 Jun 2026
Approved
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to house in multiple occupation for · Fri 05 Jun 2026
Refused
Demolition of an existing garage and erection of 1no. single storey ancillary an · Thu 04 Jun 2026
Approved

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