Bishopston, Bristol Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bishopston, Bristol.
Bristol · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bishopston are administered by Bristol City Council. View the full Bristol City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bishopston
Bishopston is a vibrant suburb in Bristol, situated in the south-west of England. It is primarily centered around Gloucester Road (A38), the city's key northern arterial route, and Bishop Road, making it a significant area for planning applications due to its accessibility and local amenities.
Population: 13,871
District: City of Bristol
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bristol, City of
- Parliamentary constituency: Bristol North West
- LSOA: Bristol 016C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bishopston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bishopston.
- 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 Bishopston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
48 planning applications found near Bishopston.
- - 9 Redland Green Road Bristol BS6 7HE
T1 - Copper Plum - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - 26/12092/VC - 9 Redland Green Road Bristol BS6 7HE
T1 - Copper Plum - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-05-18 - - 70 Cairns Road Bristol BS6 7TH
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions nos. 2 (Contamination) and 3 (Contamination) of permission 25/10284/F - Demolition of existing non-residential single storey building (Use cl
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Redland Green School Redland Court Road Bristol BS6 7EH
G1 - Laurel - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 39 Kings Drive Bristol BS7 8JW
Demolition of existing rear single storey extension amd construction of a new single storey extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 191 Cranbrook Road Bristol BS6 7QU
Notification of Prior Approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension that would exceed beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.66 metres, have a maximum height of 3.61 metres, and
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 50 Cairns Road Bristol BS6 7TH
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed new loft dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 3 Linden Road Westbury Park Bristol BS6 7RJ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development - Hip to gable loft conversion with flat roof rear dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 30 Monk Road Bristol BS7 8LE
Hip to gable roof extension with a flat-roof dormer, including raising the existing ridge line.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 3 Birchall Road Bristol BS6 7TW
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development - Removal of existing side and rear gabled dormers, and new hip to gable loft conversion with flat roof rear dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Redland Green School Redland Court Road Bristol BS6 7EH
T1 - Copper Beech - Crown lift canopy to 5.2m over entrance. T2 - London plane - Crown lift canopy to 5.2m over entrance. T3 - Sycamore - Fell. T4 - Goat Willow - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 10 Beauchamp Road Bristol BS7 8LQ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development - Loft Conversion with flat roof rear dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 24 Monmouth Road Bristol BS7 8LG
Single storey side return extension and new roof over existing rear single storey extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Fenton Court 1 - 3 Fenton Road Bristol BS7 8ND
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) Town and Country Planning (Gen
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 88 Cairns Road Bristol BS6 7TQ
Non-material amendment following grant of Planning Permission 24/03476/H (Replacement rear dormer, extending over an existing ground floor extension.)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 181 Bishop Road Bristol BS7 8NA
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 of permission 25/13915/F Erection of 2B4P dwellinghouse (Use Class C3).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 11 Birchall Road Bristol BS6 7TW
Single storey side extension, alterations to the roof of the existing outrigger, and external decking areas created.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 7 Harcourt Hill Bristol BS6 7RB
Application for variation of Condition Nos. 3 following grant of planning permission 25/11980/H (Single storey rear extension.)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 59 Cairns Road Bristol BS6 7TJ
Two storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 174 Cranbrook Road Bristol BS6 7DQ
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-09
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A brief summary of Bishopston in Bristol
Bishopston is a vibrant suburb in Bristol, situated in the south-west of England. It is primarily centered around Gloucester Road (A38), the city's key northern arterial route, and Bishop Road, making it a significant area for planning applications due to its accessibility and local amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 13,871. 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 Bishopston a particularly low-crime area.
Bishopston has 9 conservation areas within its boundaries: Cotham and Redland, Gloucester Road, Ashley Down, The Downs, Stokes Croft, Whiteladies Road, Montpelier, Portland and Brunswick Square, Kingsdown. 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, Bishopston 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 Bishopston
In the last 24 months, 220 planning applications were submitted near Bishopston. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 Bishopston.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bishopston were full planning applications (77), tree works (56), outline applications (42). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 72 applications
- Refused: 17 applications
- Withdrawn: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 125 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Redland planning applications
- Ashley Down planning applications
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- Cotham planning applications
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- Henleaze planning applications
- Horfield planning applications
- Montpelier planning applications
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.