Bristol, Bristol Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bristol, Bristol.
Bristol · England · City
Planning applications in Bristol are administered by Bristol City Council. View the full Bristol City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bristol
Bristol is a vibrant city in South West England, situated along the River Avon and bordered by Gloucestershire to the north and Somerset to the south. The city boasts a short coastline along the Bristol Channel to the west and encompasses a significant portion of the Bristol conurbation, with its urban area extending into neighbouring districts, including South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset, and North Somerset. This diverse geographical landscape presents various opportunities for planning applications across the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bristol, City of
- Parliamentary constituency: Bristol East
- LSOA: Bristol 055B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bristol.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bristol.
- 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 Bristol based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Bristol.
- 26/12690/VC - Glenfrome Primary School Cottisford Road Bristol BS5 6TY
T1 - Common Beech - Reduce southern portion as per pruning profile. T12 - Copper Beech - Cut back from neighbour properties as per pruning profile. T14 - Copper Beech - Cut back from neighbour propert
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-26 - - Glenfrome Primary School Cottisford Road Bristol BS5 6TY
T1 - Common Beech - Reduce southern portion as per pruning profile. T12 - Copper Beech - Cut back from neighbour properties as per pruning profile. T14 - Copper Beech - Cut back from neighbour propert
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - 26/12329/CP - 227 Muller Road Bristol BS7 9ND
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed rear dormer loft conversion.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-03 - - 685 Muller Road Bristol BS5 6XS
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 6 metres, have a maximum height of 4 metres and have e
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 231 Muller Road Bristol BS7 9ND
Amendments to annexe, previously approved under planning application 18/01131/H.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road Bristol BS7 9NL
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development - Remove a section of existing fence. Install in the fence line a gate.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 37 Heyford Avenue Bristol BS5 6UD
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed demolition of existing garage and erection of an outbuilding with ancillary use to the main dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 32 Stottbury Road Bristol BS7 9NG
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 14 Dormer Road Bristol BS5 6XQ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development - Proposed loft conversion including conversion of hipped roof to gable and rear box dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Whites House Station Lane Bristol BS7 9NB
Applicaton for approval of details reserved by Condition 19 (implementation of remediation scheme) of permission 22/04786/F Redevelopment of the site including the demolition of existing building and
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Glenfrome Primary School Cottisford Road Bristol BS5 6TY
T15 - Ash - Reduce crown by c.1.5m overall. T16 - Lime - Reduce crown by c.1m. T24 - Sycamore - Crown reduction of 2-3m as per pruning profile. T27 - Lime - Reduce crown as indicated. T32 - Cherry - R
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 7 Crowther Park Bristol BS7 9NT
Single storey rear extension and demolition of existing structures.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 1 Woburn Road Bristol BS5 6TT
Appliction for approval of details reserved by condition 2, 3 ad 4 of permission 24/01274/F Demolition of existing garage and erection of two detached flats on land to side.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - Unit 3 Eastgate Retail Park Eastgate Road Bristol BS5 6XX
Five internally illuminated fascia signs and an internally illuminated totem sign.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - 687 Muller Road Bristol BS5 6XS
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 6 metres, have a maximum height of 4 metres and have e
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Ever Ready House Narroways Road Bristol BS2 9XB
Outline application with access, layout and scale to be considered, for demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of site to provide up to 41no. dwellings (apartments) units with associated d
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 211 Glenfrome Road Bristol BS5 6TW
Detached annex for grandparents/offspring.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - 14 Dormer Road Bristol BS5 6XQ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development - Roof extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 22 Elmcroft Crescent Bristol BS7 9NF
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2024-12-27
View full details - - 647 Muller Road Bristol BS5 6XS
Notification of Prior Approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension that would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.0 metres, have a maximum height of 3.00 meters and h
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2024-12-23
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A brief summary of Bristol in Bristol
Bristol is a vibrant city in South West England, situated along the River Avon and bordered by Gloucestershire to the north and Somerset to the south. The city boasts a short coastline along the Bristol Channel to the west and encompasses a significant portion of the Bristol conurbation, with its urban area extending into neighbouring districts, including South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset, and North Somerset. This diverse geographical landscape presents various opportunities for planning applications across the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bristol a particularly low-crime area.
Bristol has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ashley Down, Montpelier, Stapleton and Frome Valley, Portland and Brunswick Square. 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, Bristol 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 Bristol
In the last 24 months, 120 planning applications were submitted near Bristol. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Bristol maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
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 Bristol were full planning applications (34), outline applications (27), discharge of conditions (19). 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, 7 large-scale (major) developments, 99 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
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: 29 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 85 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Stapleton planning applications
- Ashley Down planning applications
- Eastville planning applications
- Lockleaze planning applications
- Montpelier planning applications
- Whitehall planning applications
- Easton planning applications
- Horfield 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.