Ashton Gate, Bristol Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashton Gate, Bristol.
Bristol · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ashton Gate are administered by Bristol City Council. View the full Bristol City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ashton Gate
Ashton Gate is a vibrant suburb of Bristol, situated within the Southville ward of Bristol City Council. Historically significant, it was named after a toll gate on the road to Ashton and was once home to ironworks, collieries, a tobacco factory, and a brewery, with the Bristol Beer Factory reviving brewing at the former brewery site in 2003. Today, Ashton Gate retains a mix of manufacturing industries and retail parks, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications in Bristol.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bristol, City of
- Parliamentary constituency: Bristol South
- LSOA: Bristol 039H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ashton Gate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashton Gate.
- 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 Ashton Gate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
284 planning applications found near Ashton Gate.
- 26/12748/CP - 50 Ruby Street Bristol BS3 3DY
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed extension and reconfiguration of ground floor to create consistent floor levels and open plan living area.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-07-01 - 26/12570/F - 26 Sturdon Road Bristol BS3 2BA
Change of use from a dwellinghouse used by a single person or household (Use Class C3a) to a large dwellinghouse in multiple occupation (sui generis), including the erection of a rear dormer roof exte
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-18 - 26/12391/H - 57 Hamilton Road Southville Bristol BS3 1NZ
Demolition of existing lean-to and external kitchen wall to allow for new single-storey rear side-return extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-15 - - 54 Beauley Road Bristol BS3 1QF
Remove existing garage and single storey extension, and replace with a wraparound extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 57 Hamilton Road Southville Bristol BS3 1NZ
Demolition of existing lean-to and external kitchen wall to allow for new single-storey rear side-return extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 9 Frayne Road Bristol BS3 1RU
Ground floor side return and rear dormer extension with front dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - 26/12350/H - 9 Frayne Road Bristol BS3 1RU
Ground floor side return and rear dormer extension with front dormer.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-04 - 26/12294/H - 77 Duckmoor Road Bristol BS3 2DH
Single storey rear and side return extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-01 - 26/12165/H - 146 Chessel Street Bristol BS3 3DQ
Single storey flat roof rear extension, following the demolition of part of the existing single-storey extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-05-21 - - 32 Ashville Road Bristol BS3 2AP
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Dormer loft.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - - 5 Vauxhall Terrace Walter Street Bristol BS3 1SX
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use or Operation or Activity - An existing outbuilding ancillary and functionally associated with the main dwellinghouse.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 98 Beauley Road Bristol BS3 1QG
Single storey rear infill extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 24 Pearl Street Bristol BS3 3EA
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 32 Ashville Road Bristol BS3 2AP
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Dormer Loft.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 50 Friezewood Road Bristol BS3 2AB
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed dormer construction to facilitate Loft conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 2 Banwell Road Bristol BS3 2DW
Proposed extensions and internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 28 Bower Road Bristol BS3 2LN
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development - Proposed hip to gable/rear dormer loft conversion with associated internal works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 244 Coronation Road Bristol BS3 1RL
Loft conversion to include L-shaped rear dormer.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Courage House 3 Ashman Road Bristol BS3 2EZ
Internally Illuminated projecting/hanging sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 4 Clift Road Bristol BS3 1RZ
Replacement side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-27
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A brief summary of Ashton Gate in Bristol
Ashton Gate is a vibrant suburb of Bristol, situated within the Southville ward of Bristol City Council. Historically significant, it was named after a toll gate on the road to Ashton and was once home to ironworks, collieries, a tobacco factory, and a brewery, with the Bristol Beer Factory reviving brewing at the former brewery site in 2003. Today, Ashton Gate retains a mix of manufacturing industries and retail parks, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications in Bristol.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ashton Gate a particularly low-crime area.
Ashton Gate has 11 conservation areas within its boundaries: City Docks, The Downs, Clifton, Bower Ashton, Bedminster, Tyndall's Park, Park Street and Brandon Hill, St Michael's Hill and Christmas Steps, Bishopsworth and Malago, City and Queen Square, College Green. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ashton Gate includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ashton Court SSSI, Avon Gorge SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Avon Gorge Woodlands. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ashton Gate 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 Ashton Gate
In the last 24 months, 240 planning applications were submitted near Ashton Gate. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Ashton Gate.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Ashton Gate slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ashton Gate were full planning applications (87), outline applications (34), tree works (34). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 11 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications, 207 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
11 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 61 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 163 applications
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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.