Bishopsworth, Bristol Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bishopsworth, Bristol.
Bristol · England · settlement
About Bishopsworth
Bishopsworth is a suburban neighbourhood and electoral ward located in the southern part of Bristol, known for its significant amount of council housing. The area boasts a variety of local amenities, including shops, pubs, a public library, a community arts centre, and an indoor skate park, making it a vibrant community hub for residents and visitors alike. This diverse range of facilities may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 12,274
District: City of Bristol
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bristol, City of
- Parliamentary constituency: Bristol South
- LSOA: Bristol 046C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bishopsworth.
- 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 Bishopsworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Bishopsworth.
- - 22 Perrycroft Road Bristol BS13 7RY
Single-storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory, pitched roof, front porch canopy and repaint external walls grey.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 8 Headley Court Bristol BS13 7PD
2 storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 8 Headley Court Bristol BS13 7PD
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development - Single storey rear extension and loft conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 25 Headley Road Bristol BS13 7RN
T1 - Leyland Cypress - Fell. T2 - Golden Lawson Cypress - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 17 Grange Road Bristol BS13 8LE
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of a new single storey extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Unit 5 The Gatehouse Centre Hareclive Road Bristol BS13 9JN
Change of use of Unit 5 of the Gatehouse Centre from local community use (Class F2) to flexible Class F1 (learning and non-residential institutions)/Class F2 (local community use)/Class E(g)(i) (offic
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - -26/10545/X - Grange Road Surgery Grange Road Bishopsworth Bristol BS13 8LD
Application for Variation of Condition No. 1 (Limited Period Buildings) Following Grant of Permission 18/04283/F (previously limited period extended on Granted 21/02813/X) Temporary planning permissio
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Grange Road Surgery Grange Road Bishopsworth Bristol BS13 8LD
Application for Variation of Condition No. 1 (Limited Period Buildings) Following Grant of Permission 18/04283/F (previously limited period extended on Granted 21/02813/X) Temporary planning permissio
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Bishopsworth Dental Surgery 41 - 43 Whitchurch Road Bristol BS13 7RU
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission 25/12897/F Proposed single storey rear extension. The Non-Material Amendments sought are the extension would have a wh
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 9 Hestercombe Road Bristol BS13 7PR
T1 - Oak - Height reduce by 2.5m and radial spread by up to 2m, remove deadwood. (TPO 470)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 7 Derham Road Bristol BS13 7SA
Single storey rear extension, internal alterations, porch and dropped kerb.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 227 Headley Lane Bristol BS13 7QB
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of planning permission 23/01120/F - Construction of 6 dwellings (retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 75 Headley Park Avenue Bristol BS13 7NW
New timber frame entrance porch, side extension and new first floor rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - St Pius X Catholic Primary School Gatehouse Avenue Bristol BS13 9AB
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 of permission 24/04046/F External alterations to existing building and site, including construction of a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) and fen
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 7 Hestercombe Road Bristol BS13 7PR
T1 - Oak - Reduce overhang in the rear garden of No.7 by 2m, lift lightly over garage to the rear by 0.5m as tree is touching the garage and encroaching on the property. (TPO 470)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Bishopsworth Telephone Exchange Cater Road Bristol BS13 7TW
Provision of a secure storage container to the East of the telephone exchange building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2023-04-21
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A brief summary of Bishopsworth in Bristol
Bishopsworth is a suburban neighbourhood and electoral ward located in the southern part of Bristol, known for its significant amount of council housing. The area boasts a variety of local amenities, including shops, pubs, a public library, a community arts centre, and an indoor skate park, making it a vibrant community hub for residents and visitors alike. This diverse range of facilities may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 12,274. 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 Bishopsworth a particularly low-crime area.
Bishopsworth has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bishopsworth and Malago. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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, Bishopsworth 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 Bishopsworth
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Bishopsworth. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Bishopsworth maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bishopsworth were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (6), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
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.
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