Bedminster, Bristol Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bedminster, Bristol.
Bristol · England · settlement
About Bedminster
Bedminster, often referred to as Bemmy or Bedmo, is a vibrant district located on the southern side of Bristol, England. It serves as both a lively residential area and a designated council ward, encompassing the district's central region, making it a key area for those interested in planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 12,448
District: City of Bristol
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Town Insights
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bristol, City of
- Parliamentary constituency: Bristol South
- LSOA: Bristol 041D
Crime Statistics
1,009 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 358
- anti-social-behaviour: 175
- public-order: 112
- other-theft: 95
- vehicle-crime: 53
- burglary: 47
- criminal-damage-arson: 47
- shoplifting: 36
- robbery: 25
- bicycle-theft: 20
- drugs: 15
- other-crime: 13
- theft-from-the-person: 9
- possession-of-weapons: 4
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bedminster.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bedminster.
- 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 Bedminster based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
67 planning applications found near Bedminster.
- - Land Across & Adjacent To Plots 1, 3 & 5 Bedminster Green Development Bedminster Bristol BS3 4DN
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition no.s 2,3,4,7,8,9,10,14,16 & 22 of Permission 23/00611/FB Proposed restoration of a section of the River Malago, including bringing the existin
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Holy Cross Church Dean Lane Bristol BS3 1DB
Application for Approval of details reserved by conditions 2 (Construction Management Plan), 3 (CEMP), 4 (Contamination), 7 (SUDS), 8 (LEMP), 9 (Tree Protection), 10 (Pre Site Meeting), 11 (BNG Compli
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 66 Merrywood Road Bristol BS3 1DU
Single storey rear extension with outdoor courtyard space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Holy Cross RC Primary School Dean Lane Bristol BS3 1DB
Hawthorn - Remove down to 2m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 103A East Street Bedminster Bristol BS3 4EX
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use or Operation or Activity -Self-contained flat.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 10 Acramans Road Bristol BS3 1DQ
Creation of rear ground floor deck area over existing basement courtyard, with walk-on roof lights to be installed.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Various Sites Across The City Bristol
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 13 of permission 22/05628/LDO Local Development Order relating to District Heating. To provide additional permitted developments rights to all
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 138 East Street Bedminster Bristol BS3 4ET
Applicationfor approval of detail reserved by condition 2 and 3 of pemrission 25/11782/F Change of use of first floor offices, associated with amusement arcade (use Class Sui Generis) to 1 No self con
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - South Western Plastics Ltd Willway Street Bedminster Bristol BS3 4BG
Cube illuminated advertisement box on the outside wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Malago Road Trade Park Bedminster Bristol BS3 4JQ
2 x D48 Panels on a Monopole.(Internally illuminated).
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 55 Dean Lane Bristol BS3 1BS
Applicatuon for approval of details reserved by condition 2, 3 and 4 of permission 23/03930/F Proposed conversion of defunct ground floor hot food takeaway premises (Use Class A5) to form a 1no. bedro
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 27 Southville Place Bristol BS3 1AW
Erection of single storey side return extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Mcdonalds Sheene Road Bristol BS3 4EG
Redecoration of the elevations with the demolition of existing and relocation of new wind lobby to reposition the entrance doors, with associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Holroyd House Somerset Terrace Bristol BS3 4LQ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development - The replacement of the existing external wall materials with a new external wall insulation system designed to meet
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Polden House Alfred Road Bedminster Bristol BS3 4LG
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development - The replacement of the existing external wall materials with a new external wall insulation system designed to meet
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 18 Eldon Terrace Bristol BS3 4NZ
Construction of a new 3 storey self-build dwelling and associated private amenity within the rear garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 13 Cannon Street Bedminster Bristol BS3 1BH
Construction of an infill rear extension at first floor level and an additional storey over first floor to accommodate 2 No additional flats
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 47 Langton Park Bristol BS3 1EQ
T1 - Ornamental Acer - Reduce by 1.5m height and 1m radial spread.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 60 - 66 East Street Bedminster Bristol BS3 4HD
Installation of door to side elevation and replacement aluminium windows to front and side elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Land Across & Adjacent To Plots 1, 3 & 5 Bedminster Green Development Bedminster Bristol BS3 4DN
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 15 and 21 of pemrission 23/00611/FB Proposed restoration of a section of the River Malago, including bringing the existing underground river b
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-09
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A brief summary of Bedminster in Bristol
Bedminster, often referred to as Bemmy or Bedmo, is a vibrant district located on the southern side of Bristol, England. It serves as both a lively residential area and a designated council ward, encompassing the district's central region, making it a key area for those interested in planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 12,448. It sits within the City of Bristol district.
The Bedminster area recorded 1009 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.
Bedminster has 11 conservation areas within its boundaries: Redcliffe, Old Market, City Docks, Clifton, 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bedminster 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 Bedminster
In the last 24 months, 131 planning applications were submitted near Bedminster. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Bedminster.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Bedminster slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bedminster were full planning applications (41), outline applications (28), discharge of conditions (26). Full planning applications account for 31% 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 126 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% 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: 36 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 86 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.