Ashton Vale, Bristol Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashton Vale, Bristol.
Bristol · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ashton Vale are administered by Bristol City Council. View the full Bristol City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ashton Vale
Ashton Vale, located on the south-western edge of Bristol, is a diverse suburb characterized by a blend of residential properties and light industrial facilities. This mix offers a unique environment for potential planning applications, catering to both housing developments and commercial opportunities within the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bristol, City of
- Parliamentary constituency: Bristol South
- LSOA: Bristol 039F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashton Vale.
- 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 Vale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Ashton Vale.
- 26/12524/COND - 19 Trevenna Road Bristol BS3 2QX
Application for approval of details reserved by condition nos. 5 (SUDS), 6 (Coal Authority Pre-commence), 7 (Site Characterisation and Risk Assessment), 14 (Details of air source heat pump) and 15 (Co
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-16 - - 19 Trevenna Road Bristol BS3 2QX
Application for approval of details reserved by condition nos. 4 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) of permission 24/04919/F - Erection of 2no. dwellinghouses with parking and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 19 Trevenna Road Bristol BS3 2QX
Application for approval of details reserved by condition nos. 5 (SUDS), 6 (Coal Authority Pre-commence), 7 (Site Characterisation and Risk Assessment), 14 (Details of air source heat pump) and 15 (Co
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - 26/12574/BNG - 19 Trevenna Road Bristol BS3 2QX
Application for approval of details reserved by condition nos. 4 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) of permission 24/04919/F - Erection of 2no. dwellinghouses with parking and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-16 - 26/12327/COND - 13 Risdale Road Bristol BS3 2QU
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 and 4 of permission 25/14029/PINS - Application for Planning permission for erection of a detached dwellinghouse.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-03 - - Land West Of Silbury Road Bristol
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Phasing Plan) of permission 21/03166/P - Application for Outline Planning Permission With Some Matters Reserved - for phased residential-le
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 143 Ashton Drive Bristol BS3 2PU
New detached building to create garden room/annex.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Land North Of Metro Bus Ashton Vale Bristol
Consultation request from Bristol City Council for comments on application 25/14832/M in relation to a residential-led-development pursuant to outline planning permission 21/03166/P.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 137 Swiss Drive Bristol BS3 2RR
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development - Extending habitable accommodation into existing attic space with hip-gable attic conversion and creating rear dorme
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 55 Ashton Drive Bristol BS3 2PN
Demolition of existing single storey rear extensions and creation of a part single storey, part double storey rear extension, a hip to gable roof conversion, and a single storey porch to the front.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - The Villings South Liberty Lane Bristol BS3 2UQ
Erection of 5No. new commercial units on a brownfield site with associated parking and landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Land West Of Silbury Road Bristol
Application for the approval of reserved matters (appearance, layout, scale and hard/soft landscaping) in relation to the access bridge, pursuant to outline planning permissions 21/03166/P (Bristol Ci
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 13 Risdale Road Bristol BS3 2QU
Application for Planning permission for erection of a detached dwellinghouse.
Status: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 28 Ashton Drive Bristol BS3 2PW
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development- Dormer Loft.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - 99 Swiss Drive Bristol BS3 2RN
Installation of new driveway.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - 19 Trevenna Road Bristol BS3 2QX
Erection of 2no. dwellinghouses with parking and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2024-12-11
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A brief summary of Ashton Vale in Bristol
Ashton Vale, located on the south-western edge of Bristol, is a diverse suburb characterized by a blend of residential properties and light industrial facilities. This mix offers a unique environment for potential planning applications, catering to both housing developments and commercial opportunities within the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ashton Vale a particularly low-crime area.
Ashton Vale has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: City Docks, Bower Ashton, Bedminster, Bishopsworth and Malago, Long Ashton. 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 Vale includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ashton Court SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Vale 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 Vale
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Ashton Vale. Of these, 78% 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 Vale.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Ashton Vale slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ashton Vale were full planning applications (15), outline applications (13), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 36 smaller schemes were submitted.
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