Ashley Down, Bristol Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashley Down, Bristol.
Bristol · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ashley Down are administered by Bristol City Council. View the full Bristol City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ashley Down
Ashley Down is a residential neighbourhood located in the northern part of Bristol, England. Nestled on elevated ground, it is bordered by Bishopston to the west, St Andrews and St Werburghs to the south, Muller Road to the east, and Horfield to the north. The area is primarily served by Ashley Down Road and falls within the Bishopston and Ashley Down electoral ward of Bristol City Council, making it a key consideration for local planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bristol, City of
- Parliamentary constituency: Bristol North West
- LSOA: Bristol 016A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ashley Down.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashley Down.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Ashley Down based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
48 planning applications found near Ashley Down.
- 26/12293/H - 3 York Avenue Bristol BS7 9LH
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-01 - 26/12124/CP - 19 Cricklade Road Bishopston Bristol BS7 9EW
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development - Proposed Hip to Gable extension, insertion of 2x rooflights to front elevation slope, rear dormer, insertion of win
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-05-19 - 26/11968/H - 28 York Avenue Bristol BS7 9LH
Proposed side infill extension and replacement rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-05-08 - - 28 York Avenue Bristol BS7 9LH
Proposed side infill extension and replacement rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Flat 45 - 47 Loft House College Road Bishopston Bristol BS7 9FG
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Works to a Listed Building - Installation of commemorative plaque.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - 26/11993/CPLB - Flat 45 - 47 Loft House College Road Bishopston Bristol BS7 9FG
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Works to a Listed Building - Installation of commemorative plaque.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-05-08 - - 135 Ashley Down Road Bristol BS7 9JT
T1 - Robinia - Crown reduce by up to 1.5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 54 Falmouth Road Bristol BS7 8PX
Proposed rear and side single storey extension including associated demolitions.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - City Of Bristol College Ashley Down Centre Ashley Down Road Bristol BS7 9BU
Installation of external flues and replacement of existing vents.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Land Adjacent To St Bartholomews Church Hall Walsingham Road Bristol BS6 5BT
Construction of 1 No. Dwelling with Associated Parking, Landscaping and Ancillary Works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - City Of Bristol College Ashley Down Centre Ashley Down Road Bristol BS7 9BU
Installation of external flues and replacement of existing vents.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 15 Ashgrove Road Bishopston Bristol BS7 9LF
Reconfiguration of rear ground-floor balcony & formation of new external garden-access stairs. A loft conversion, creating a rear dormer & lower ground floor single-storey extension of less than 3m, b
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Ground Floor Flat 2 Wathen Road Bristol BS6 5BY
Rear extension/conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - The Oaks Brynland Avenue Bristol BS7 9DF
T11 - Maple - Reduce crown by 2-3m to help with building subsidence.(TPO 468).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 44 Gloucester Road Bishopston Bristol BS7 8AR
Application for variation of Condition Nos. 6(Hours) following grant of planning permission 22/02353/F (Change of use of ground floor premises from existing retail (Class E(a)) use to a Sui Generis us
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 247 Ashley Down Road Bristol BS7 9BW
Application for variation of Condition No. 3 (Sample Panels) following grant of planning permission 20/04492/F (Proposed development of 2 x three bedroom houses adjacent to existing house. Two storey
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 261 Gloucester Road Bishopston Bristol BS7 8NY
Refurbishment of building, including raising of roof level at rear second floor level, to facilitate use as a small dwellinghouse in multiple occupation (Use Class C4), including the erection of a cyc
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 52 Falmouth Road Bristol BS7 8PX
Notification of Prior Approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension that would exceed beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.0 metres, have a maximum height of 3.5 metres and ha
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 19 Cricklade Road Bristol BS7 9EW
Proposed rear extension, internal alterations and all associated works at 19 Cricklade Road, BS7 9EW
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 35 Nevil Road Bristol BS7 9EG
Retention of loft extension with recessed balcony.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-30
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A brief summary of Ashley Down in Bristol
Ashley Down is a residential neighbourhood located in the northern part of Bristol, England. Nestled on elevated ground, it is bordered by Bishopston to the west, St Andrews and St Werburghs to the south, Muller Road to the east, and Horfield to the north. The area is primarily served by Ashley Down Road and falls within the Bishopston and Ashley Down electoral ward of Bristol City Council, making it a key consideration for local planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ashley Down a particularly low-crime area.
Ashley Down has 8 conservation areas within its boundaries: Cotham and Redland, Gloucester Road, Ashley Down, Stokes Croft, Montpelier, Stapleton and Frome Valley, Portland and Brunswick Square, Kingsdown. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ashley Down planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Ashley Down
In the last 24 months, 162 planning applications were submitted near Ashley Down. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Ashley Down.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ashley Down were full planning applications (60), outline applications (38), tree works (22). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 large-scale (major) developments, 147 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 46 applications
- Refused: 13 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 101 applications
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.