Severn Vale planning approval rate
Severn Vale ward in South Gloucestershire has a 83.8% approval rate based on 1,235 planning decisions. South Gloucestershire overall: 87.0%.
Last updated: June 2026
83.8%
ward approval rate
1,235
Decisions
1,035
Approved
200
Refused
87.0%
South Gloucestershire average
Severn Vale is 3.2 percentage points below the South Gloucestershire average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Severn Vale compares
Severn Vale ward
83.8%
South Gloucestershire overall
87.0%
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Recent decisions in Severn Vale
Erection of 1no. incidental open sided carport; and the replacement of 1no. exis · Thu 18 Jun 2026
Erection of single storey side extension to form additional living accommodation · Thu 18 Jun 2026
Internal and external alterations for the erection of a single storey rear exten · Mon 15 Jun 2026
Erection of a single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodati · Mon 15 Jun 2026
Conversion of existing detached garage to form Annexe ancillary to main dwelling · Thu 11 Jun 2026
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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