Brislington, Bristol Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brislington, Bristol.
Bristol · England · settlement
Planning applications in Brislington are administered by Bristol City Council. View the full Bristol City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Brislington
Brislington, located in the south-east of Bristol, is a vibrant area just 10 miles from Bath, characterised by its scenic woodlands, including Nightingale Valley and St Anne's Wood, through which Brislington Brook flows. The area features notable landmarks such as the historic Arnos Vale Cemetery, Brislington House, and the 15th-century St Luke's Church. Once a picturesque country village, Brislington is now a blend of historical charm and modern developments, making it an interesting location for planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bristol, City of
- Parliamentary constituency: Bristol East
- LSOA: Bristol 035B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Brislington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brislington.
- 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 Brislington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Brislington.
- 26/12803/A - 832 Bath Road Brislington Bristol BS4 5LQ
Advertising display of: 1 No. internally illuminated Totem sign and 1 no. internally illuminated set of built up letters and logo sign.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-07-03 - 26/12656/COND - 14 Hollywood Road Bristol BS4 4LE
Application for approval of details reserved by condition no. 3 (Land Contamination) of permission 24/01448/F - Proposed erection of a 1no. bedroom dwelling (Re-submission of previously approved appli
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-24 - - 14 Hollywood Road Bristol BS4 4LE
Application for approval of details reserved by condition no. 3 (Land Contamination) of permission 24/01448/F - Proposed erection of a 1no. bedroom dwelling (Re-submission of previously approved appli
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - 26/12379/VP - St Lukes Church Church Parade Bristol BS4 5AZ
T1 - Yew - 2-3m all round reduction, to suitable growth points (TPO 1377)
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-05 - 26/12392/X - 52 Hungerford Crescent Bristol BS4 5HQ
Application for Removal or Variation of Condition No. 2 (List of approved plans) following a Grant of Planning permission 24/03320/H - Two storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-05 - - St Lukes Church Church Parade Bristol BS4 5AZ
T1 - Yew - 2-3m all round reduction, to suitable growth points (TPO 1377)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - 26/12160/COND - Land Of Former Department For Work And Pensions Flowers Hill Bristol BS4 5LA
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 5 (Highway to be Adopted) & 42 (Travel Plan - Submitted) of permission 23/03385/X - Application for variation of condition 48 (List of approv
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-05-21 - - 20 Brislington Hill Bristol BS4 5BD
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development - Change of Use of a Dwellinghouse (C3) to a Small HMO (C4 use). Insertion of Velux Rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 9 Hungerford Crescent Bristol BS4 5HH
Proposed side and rear single storey extensions, following demolition of the side porch and rear conservatory.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Castlegate House School Road Brislington Bristol BS4 4NB
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 - - Bristol Harlequins RFC Broomhill Road Bristol BS4 5RG
5 Day Notice - Remove fallen tree/dead tree trunk.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Department For Work And Pensions Flowers Hill Bristol BS4 5LA
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 and 6 of pemrission 23/03386/M Application for approval of Reserved Matters following Outline permission 21/01699/P) redevelopment to provid
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 1 - 3 Yelverton Road Bristol BS4 5HP
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development - Proposed Use as Class E (Commercial, Business and Service Use).
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 515 - 517 Stockwood Road Brislington Bristol BS4 5LR
Application for Outline Planning Permission with some matters reserved for extension of existing building to provide up to residential 9no. apartments (C3) (100% affordable) in 5-storey buildings (Blo
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 6 - 12 Dixon Road Bristol BS4 5QW
Replacement of existing Nitrogen and Oxygen tanks.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 6 - 8 Emery Road Bristol BS4 5PF
Application for Planning permission for Proposed 5No class B2 general industrial units.
Status: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - Pavement Outside 19 Brislington Hill Bristol BS4 5BE
The installation of 1no. BT Street Hub and removal of 2no. associated BT payphones.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 14 Hollywood Road Brislington Bristol BS4 4LE
Proposed erection of a 1no. bedroom dwelling (Re-submission of previously approved application 19/03367/F).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2024-04-15
View full details - - Part Unit 1 14 - 16 Flowers Hill Bristol BS4 5JJ
Application to approve details reserved by Conditions 2 (Assessment on the potential for noise), 3 (Sustainability Statement) and 4 (secure and covered storage of cycles) of permission 23/02948/F, whi
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2023-12-27
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A brief summary of Brislington in Bristol
Brislington, located in the south-east of Bristol, is a vibrant area just 10 miles from Bath, characterised by its scenic woodlands, including Nightingale Valley and St Anne's Wood, through which Brislington Brook flows. The area features notable landmarks such as the historic Arnos Vale Cemetery, Brislington House, and the 15th-century St Luke's Church. Once a picturesque country village, Brislington is now a blend of historical charm and modern developments, making it an interesting location for planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Brislington a particularly low-crime area.
Brislington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Avon Valley, Brislington. 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 Brislington includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Brislington 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 Brislington
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Brislington. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 Brislington.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Brislington were full planning applications (12), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 28% 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.
Nearby Towns
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- Stockwood Vale planning applications
- Stone Hill 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.