186 Downend Road Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 5EB

Pending P26/00933/CLP
Change of useExtensions & alterations
Council
South Gloucestershire 3/10
Date received
21 Apr 2026
Date validated
21 Apr 2026
Postcode
BS16 5EB

Description

Change of use from Dwellinghouse (Class C3) to House in Multiple Occupation for up to 6 people (Class C4). Installation of 1no. rear dormer.

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Removal of existing yurt and erection of detached timber cabin building.

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Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

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Nearby activity

2023 With conditions
132A Downend Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 5BG
Part demolition to provide a courtyard and fenestration.
23/03586/F
2022 Withdrawn
123 Downend Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 5BE
Application for a Certificate of Proposed Development - Change of Use from Office to resi…
22/02219/CP
2022 With conditions
155 Downend Road Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 5EA
Installation of raised decking with pergola.
P22/04298/HH
2021 With conditions
113 Downend Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 5BE
Change of use from small HMO for 3-6 people (C4) to large HMO for up to 7 people (sui gen…
21/04989/F
2021 Approved
113 Downend Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 5BE
Application for Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development - hip to gable loft conversion…
21/03327/CP
2020 With conditions
Red Bus Nursery 170 Downend Road Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 5EB
Internal and external alterations to include, the closing up up 1 no. window, and the ere…
P20/05078/LB
2020 With conditions
Red Bus Nursery 170 Downend Road Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 5EB
Erection of single storey rear extension (Class D1).
P20/05079/F
2019 Refused
167 Downend Road Downend Bristol South Gloucestershire BS16 5EA
Creation of vehicular access onto a Class A Highway (Downend Road) to form 2 no. parking…
P19/15478/F
2019 Withdrawn
224 Overndale Road Bristol BS16 2RG
Proposed rear single storey extension, alterations to existing openings to the rear of th…
19/04298/H
2019 Refused
167 Downend Road Downend Bristol South Gloucestershire BS16 5EA
Creation of vehicular access onto a Class A Highway (Downend Road) to form 2 no. parking…
P19/10517/F
2019 With conditions
69 Grace Road Downend Bristol South Gloucestershire BS16 5DZ
Demolition of existing rear porch and erection of a single storey rear extension to form…
P19/1846/F
2018 With conditions
201 Overndale Road Downend Bristol South Gloucestershire BS16 2RQ
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension to for…
PK18/4915/F
2018 Refused
Red Bus Nursery 170 Downend Road Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 5EB
Works to crown reduce 1 no. Horse chestnut to a finished height of 14 metres and a radial…
PK18/5527/TRE
2018 With conditions
115 Downend Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 5BE
Two storey side extension, forming kitchen and bedrooms.
18/04452/H
2018 With conditions
155 Downend Road Downend Bristol South Gloucestershire BS16 5EA
Erection of a single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation
PK18/4058/F
2018 With conditions
205 Overndale Road Downend Bristol South Gloucestershire BS16 2RQ
Extension of existing access on to Overndale Road.
PK18/1894/F
2018 With conditions
211 Overndale Road Downend Bristol South Gloucestershire BS16 2RQ
Demolition of existing garage and creation of new access to facilitate conversion of exis…
PK18/0332/F
2017 Approved
67 Grace Road Downend Bristol South Gloucestershire BS16 5DZ
Erection of single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the…
PK17/3501/PNH
2017 Approved
167 Downend Road Downend Bristol South Gloucestershire BS16 5EA
The erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall o…
PK17/2731/PNH
2017 With conditions
123 Downend Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 5BE
Erection of a rear roof extension to provide additional office space. Replacement shop fr…
17/00509/F
2016 With conditions
170 Downend Road Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 5EB
Partial demolition of rear wall and fence, erection of fencing and associated works.
PK16/3751/LB
2016 With conditions
170 Downend Road Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 5EB
Erection of a yurt building, partial demolition of rear wall and fence, erection of store…
PK16/3750/F
2016 With conditions
203 Overndale Road Downend Bristol South Gloucestershire BS16 2RQ
Creation of dropped kerb to allow access from the highway
PK16/2661/F
2023 Approved
132A Downend Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 5BG
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of use from…
23/04320/COU
2023 Withdrawn
132A Downend Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 5BG
Change of use and conversion of an existing retail premises (vacant since March 23) to cr…
23/03129/COU
South Gloucestershire
Planning Authority Score
3/10
Poor
#236 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

South Gloucestershire ranks #157 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. South Gloucestershire is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 80% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 80% approved vs 90% nationally
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South Gloucestershire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #242 of 292
80%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #274 of 292
64%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #157 of 292
45%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #185 of 292
71%
Minor dwellings approved
212 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
81%
Change of use approved
121 decided
1,561
Total decisions
283 refused in 2025
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings