Bedminster, Bristol Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bedminster, Bristol.
Bristol · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bedminster are administered by Bristol City Council. View the full Bristol City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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Area Information
- Admin district: Bristol, City of
- Parliamentary constituency: Bristol South
- LSOA: Bristol 040B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
137 planning applications found near Bedminster.
- 26/12865/Z - 7 Cannon Street Bedminster Bristol BS3 1BH
Enforcement Notice Appeal - Without the grant of planning permission, the change of use of office building to a large HMO.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-07-07 - - 7 Cannon Street Bedminster Bristol BS3 1BH
Enforcement Notice Appeal - Without the grant of planning permission, the change of use of office building to a large HMO.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - 26/12673/H - 22 Upper Perry Hill Bristol BS3 1NH
Creation of a rear dormer loft conversion and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-24 - - The Southville Centre Beauley Road Bristol BS3 1QG
Works include the overlaying of the existing defective mastic asphalt roof covering with a new liquid roofing system.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - 26/12511/H - 49 Upper Perry Hill Bristol BS3 1NJ
Roof dormer extension to rear, with 2 new roof lights to front.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-15 - - 49 Upper Perry Hill Bristol BS3 1NJ
Roof dormer extension to rear, with 2 new roof lights to front.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 41 Osborne Road Southville Bristol BS3 1PW
Demolition of existing rear lean-to. Proposed two storey in-fill extension to the rear, single storey extension to the rear with associated internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - 26/12363/COND - Land Across & Adjacent To Plots 1, 3 & 5 Bedminster Green Development Bedminster Bristol BS3 4DN
Application for approval of details reserved by condition no. 5 (Remediation strategy) of permission 23/00611/FB - Proposed restoration of a section of the River Malago, including bringing the existin
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-04 - 26/12272/COND - 2 Cannon Street Bedminster Bristol BS3 1BN
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22 and 24 of permission 23/03105/F - Redevelopment to include the retention of the
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-05-29 - - 7 Osborne Road Southville Bristol BS3 1PR
Rear dormer roof extension to existing loft conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-05-07
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 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: Conditions | 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: Permitted | 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 - - 11 Allington Road Bristol BS3 1PS
Attic conversion and change of use of single dwelling house into a 5 person / bed HMO. (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Bristol South Swimming Pool Dean Lane Bristol BS3 1BS
Refurbishment of existing swimming pool including the removal of existing mechanical plant and plant room structure (not original structure) and new replacement air handling unit, positioned externall
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 6 Mendip Road Bristol BS3 4NY
The change of use of a dwelling house into two self-contained flats. A proposal for a single storey extension at basement level for garden flat.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Bristol South Swimming Pool Dean Lane Bristol BS3 1BS
Refurbishment of existing swimming pool including the removal of existing mechanical plant and plant room structure and new replacement air handling unit.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-17
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
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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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bedminster a particularly low-crime area.
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, 219 planning applications were submitted near Bedminster. Of these, 77% 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 (77), outline applications (35), discharge of conditions (31). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 194 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 3 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: 56 applications
- Refused: 12 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 146 applications
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