Bower Ashton, Bristol Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bower Ashton, Bristol.
Bristol · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bower Ashton are administered by Bristol City Council. View the full Bristol City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bower Ashton
Bower Ashton is a vibrant neighbourhood located in south-west Bristol, approximately two miles from the city centre, and part of the Southville ward. It is bordered by the expansive 850-acre Ashton Court estate to the north, the Long Ashton bypass to the south, and the River Avon to the east, making it an area ripe for planning applications related to residential, recreational, and environmental projects.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bristol, City of
- Parliamentary constituency: Bristol South
- LSOA: Bristol 036B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bower Ashton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bower Ashton.
- 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 Bower Ashton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Bower Ashton.
- 26/12718/VC - Barnwood Courtlands Lane Bristol BS3 2JS
T1 - Box elder - Reduce whole crown by up to 3m and to previous cut levels. T2 - Apple - Reduce whole crown by up to 0.5m, reduce or remove overhanging branches to fence line. T3 - Apple - Reduce whol
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-30 - - Barnwood Courtlands Lane Bristol BS3 2JS
T1 - Box elder - Reduce whole crown by up to 3m and to previous cut levels. T2 - Apple - Reduce whole crown by up to 0.5m, reduce or remove overhanging branches to fence line. T3 - Apple - Reduce whol
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - 26/12597/VC - The Orchard Clanage Road Bristol BS3 2JX
Fir - Remove 1 low branch. Horse chestnut (neighbouring garden) - Remove branches to clear garage roof (back to boundary only).
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-25 - 26/12491/VC - 10 Blackmoors Lane Bristol BS3 2JJ
H1 - Shurbs/Bushes including bindweed - Fell. T1 - Smoke Tree (Cotinus coggygria) - Fell. T2 - Yew - (Taxus baccata) - Fell. H2 - Shurbs/Bushes/Golden Thuja/Aerborvitae (Thuja occidentalis)/Dwarf Coni
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-12 - - 10 Blackmoors Lane Bristol BS3 2JJ
H1 - Shurbs/Bushes including bindweed - Fell. T1 - Smoke Tree (Cotinus coggygria) - Fell. T2 - Yew - (Taxus baccata) - Fell. H2 - Shurbs/Bushes/Golden Thuja/Aerborvitae (Thuja occidentalis)/Dwarf Coni
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - 21 Rownham Close Bristol BS3 2JN
T1 - Magnolia - Crown reduction back to previous points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - 26/12455/VC - 21 Rownham Close Bristol BS3 2JN
T1 - Magnolia - Crown reduction back to previous points.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-10 - 26/11984/COND - Land To The West Of Ashton Gate Stadium Ashton Road Bristol BS3 2EJ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition no. 16 (Highways works) of permission 21/03165/F - Demolition of existing buildings and the phased redevelopment of the site to comprise a spo
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-05-11 - 26/11963/VC - Jersey Cottage Parklands Road Bristol BS3 2JR
T1 - Ornamental Mulberry - Reduce by 2.5m height and 2m radial spread. T2 - Birch (dead) - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-05-08 - - Land To The West Of Ashton Gate Stadium Ashton Road Bristol BS3 2EJ
Application for approval of details reserved by Condition no. 21 (Improve conveyance) of Permission 21/03165/F - Demolition of existing buildings and the phased redevelopment of the site to comprise a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - University Of The West Of England Kennel Lodge Road Bristol BS3 2JT
1 - Dead trees x 2 - Fell. 2 - Willow - Clear failed branch and pollard remaining crown back to previous points. 3 - Lime - Crown lift to 5.5m over road. 4 - Poplar - Pollard back to previous points a
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Land To The West Of Ashton Gate Stadium Ashton Road Bristol BS3 2EJ
Applications for the variation of Condition Nos 2, 7, 8, 9,10 ,12, 14, 17, 18 , 20 21, 22, 35, 36, 47 and 54 of permission 21/03165/F Demolition of existing buildings and the phased redevelopment of t
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 10 Blackmoors Lane Bristol BS3 2JJ
Application for a Non-Material Amendment following a grant of planning permission 25/13123/H - Demolition of existing garage and construction of a single storey rear extension, two storey side extensi
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Land To The West Of Ashton Gate Stadium Ashton Road Bristol BS3 2EJ
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 7 (Ecological reports updated) and 9 (Ecology M & ES) of permission 21/03165/F, which approved the demolition of existing buildings and the p
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Bedminster Cricket Club Clanage Road Bristol BS3 2JX
Application for Removal or Variation of Condition no.8 following Grant of Planning Permission 23/04130/F - Creation of vehicular access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 16 Blackmoors Lane Bristol BS3 2JJ
Willow & Acacia - Crown raise to 4m over path/road.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Ashton House And Works Ashton Vale Road Bristol BS3 2HW
Replacement of flat roof coverings, removal of existing rooflights from pitched roofs and replacement with new, over-cladding of pitched roofs, refurbishment of existing gutters, installation of new v
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Teddies Nursey Clanage Road Ashton Bristol BS3 2JX
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 2 (SUDS) 4 (HMMP) & 5 (Trees) of permission 24/02191/F - Proposed demolition of existing buildings and erection of replacement building for i
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - Brunel Ford Winterstoke Road Bristol BS3 2LB
Demolition of single storey pavilion building, non material facade treatments to existing showroom building and minor alterations to forecourt layout.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - Ashton Park School Blackmoors Lane Bristol BS3 2JL
T011 - Horse chestnut - Fell to 5m monolith.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-01-07
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A brief summary of Bower Ashton in Bristol
Bower Ashton is a vibrant neighbourhood located in south-west Bristol, approximately two miles from the city centre, and part of the Southville ward. It is bordered by the expansive 850-acre Ashton Court estate to the north, the Long Ashton bypass to the south, and the River Avon to the east, making it an area ripe for planning applications related to residential, recreational, and environmental projects.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bower Ashton a particularly low-crime area.
Bower Ashton has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: City Docks, The Downs, Clifton, Bower Ashton, Bedminster, Leighwoods, 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 Bower Ashton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ashton Court SSSI, Avon Gorge SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Avon Gorge Woodlands. 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, Bower Ashton 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 Bower Ashton
In the last 24 months, 105 planning applications were submitted near Bower Ashton. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bower Ashton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bower Ashton were full planning applications (25), discharge of conditions (20), tree works (19). Full planning applications account for 24% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 84 smaller schemes were submitted.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 78 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
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- Ashton Vale planning applications
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- Leigh Woods planning applications
- Bedminster planning applications
- Clifton planning applications
- Highridge planning applications
- Long Ashton 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.