Ashton Gate, Bristol Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashton Gate, Bristol.
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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 036B
Crime Statistics
571 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 199
- anti-social-behaviour: 89
- public-order: 62
- other-theft: 50
- vehicle-crime: 37
- criminal-damage-arson: 35
- shoplifting: 26
- burglary: 25
- robbery: 14
- bicycle-theft: 11
- other-crime: 9
- theft-from-the-person: 7
- drugs: 6
- possession-of-weapons: 1
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
45 planning applications found near Ashton Gate.
- - 24 Pearl Street Bristol BS3 3EA
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 98 Beauley Road Bristol BS3 1QG
Single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-24
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: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 8 Pembery Road Bristol BS3 3JR
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 of permission 17/03052/F Demolition of existing garage, erection of three-storey end of terrace house.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 7 Lime Road Bristol BS3 1LS
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development - Creation a bigger dormer to facilitate loft conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Aldi Foodstore Ltd North Street Bedminster Bristol BS3 1JA
Application for variation of Condition Nos. 7(Vehicular Servicing) following grant of planning permission 12/04305/X (Application for removal/variation of condition following the grant of planning per
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 47 Carrington Road Bristol BS3 2AG
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development - Increase of dormer to facilitate a dormer loft conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 244 Coronation Road Bristol BS3 1RL
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Loft Conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 20 Birch Road Bristol BS3 1PF
Enlarged loft conversion with flat roof dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 8 Pembery Road Bristol BS3 3JR
Application for Removal or Variation of Condition No. 6 (List of Approved Plans and Drawings) following a Grant of Planning Permission 17/03052/F Demolition of existing garage, erection of three-store
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 47 Carrington Road Bristol BS3 2AG
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development - Increase of dormer to facilitate a dormer loft conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 32 Exmoor Street Bristol BS3 1HD
Single storey extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 48 Upton Road Bristol BS3 1LX
Mansard loft conversion with associated works.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 1 Carrington Road Bristol BS3 2AQ
Application for removal or variation of condition nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 18 (to vary wording) of permission 25/12881/F (Demolition of existing commercial building. Construction of 1no. new build, d
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 3 Gores Marsh Road Bristol BS3 2PE
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use or Operation or Activity - In use as C4 HMO
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 53 Greville Road Bristol BS3 1LN
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission 25/14699/H and loft conversion and internal alterations. Non-Material Amendment sought to the loft gable window on Nor
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 67 Lime Road Bristol BS3 1LS
Rear loft extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 7 Banwell Road Bristol BS3 2DW
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed hip to gable loft conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-08
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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.
The Ashton Gate area recorded 571 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
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, 110 planning applications were submitted near Ashton Gate. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ashton Gate were full planning applications (40), outline applications (23), discharge of conditions (19). 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, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 104 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 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% 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: 27 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 75 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.