Clay Hill, Bristol Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Clay Hill, Bristol.
Bristol · England · settlement
Planning applications in Clay Hill are administered by Bristol City Council. View the full Bristol City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Clay Hill
Crofts End, or Clay Hill, is a suburban neighbourhood located 2.5 miles northeast of Bristol's city centre, within the Eastville electoral ward. Historically an industrial hub, this area features numerous small Victorian terraced houses, reflecting its origins as a coal mining community. Its unique character and historical significance may influence planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bristol, City of
- Parliamentary constituency: Bristol East
- LSOA: Bristol 033C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Clay Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Clay Hill.
- 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 Clay Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
153 planning applications found near Clay Hill.
- 26/12239/CP - 11 Cecil Avenue Bristol BS5 7SE
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development - Construction of a loft conversion with rear dormer to form additional living accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-05-27 - - 32 Cecil Avenue Bristol BS5 7SD
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development - Single storey rear extension & loft conversion with rear flat roof dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 57 Hudds Hill Road Bristol BS5 7QQ
Demolition of existing outrigger and erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 36 Embassy Road Bristol BS5 7EB
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 3.18 metres, have a maximum height of 3.4 metres and h
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 423 Whitehall Road Bristol BS5 7BP
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 of permission 23/04178/F Conversion and enlargement of existing building to create a large house in multiple occupation
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 39 Speedwell Road Bristol BS5 7SA
Partial retrospective change of use from Class C3 (dwellinghouse) to a mixed use comprising Use Class C3 (dwellinghouse) and use Class E(f) (to regularise the existing childminding use for up to 10 ch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 60 Cecil Avenue Bristol BS5 7SD
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development proposed building on site of concrete floor of what was a garage for shed used for storage and an office.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 179 Speedwell Road Bristol BS5 7SP
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 3.5 metres, and hav
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Verge Adjoining Access Road To Crofts End Industrial Estate Crofts End Road Bristol BS5 7UW
G1 - 10 x Poplar - Reduce to previous pruning points, remove epicormic growth and dead wood. 3 x Poplar - Fell. (TPO 486)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-12-11
View full details - - 37 Selby Road Bristol BS5 7SN
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed dormer loft conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Land Between 472 And 476 Whitehall Road Bristol BS5 7BZ
Non Material amendment following grant of planning permission 25/13444/X (Application for Variation of Condition Nos. 3,4,5,6, 10 & 11 and Removal of Condition Nos. 2, 7 & 8 following Grant of Plannin
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - Land Between 472 And 476 Whitehall Road Bristol BS5 7BZ
Application for Variation of Condition Nos. 3,4,5,6, 10 & 11 and Removal of Condition Nos. 2, 7 & 8 following Grant of Planning Permission 23/04645/F Erection of a residential unit, incorporating asso
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-08-05
View full details - - 521 Whitehall Road Bristol BS5 7DA
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Developmen Single storey rear extension (Class A) Conversion of existing loft space (Class B). Internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-07-08
View full details - - 28 Speedwell Road Bristol BS5 7SB
Install a conservatory at rear of property
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-07-08
View full details - - 7 Bowden Road Bristol BS5 7AU
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development - Rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - 1 Thurstons Barton Bristol BS5 7BQ
Single storey rear and side extension with associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - 489 Whitehall Road Bristol BS5 7DA
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of Use from Takeaways, Betting Offices, Pay Day Loan Shops or Launderettes (Sui Generis Uses); or a Mixed Use combining us
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - 463 Whitehall Road Bristol BS5 7BX
Proposed driveway.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-06-05
View full details - - Land Between 472 And 476 Whitehall Road Bristol BS5 7BZ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10 of permission 23/04645/F Erection of a residential unit, incorporating associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-05-29
View full details - - 29 Cecil Avenue Bristol BS5 7SE
Proposed Single Storey rear extension to extend Dining Room and Kitchen and associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-05-01
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A brief summary of Clay Hill in Bristol
Crofts End, or Clay Hill, is a suburban neighbourhood located 2.5 miles northeast of Bristol's city centre, within the Eastville electoral ward. Historically an industrial hub, this area features numerous small Victorian terraced houses, reflecting its origins as a coal mining community. Its unique character and historical significance may influence planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Clay Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Clay Hill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Avon Valley, Stapleton and Frome Valley. 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.
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Planning Activity in Clay Hill
In the last 24 months, 148 planning applications were submitted near Clay Hill. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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 Clay Hill.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Clay Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Clay Hill were full planning applications (64), discharge of conditions (30), outline applications (29). Full planning applications account for 43% 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 136 smaller schemes were submitted.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 31 applications
- Refused: 13 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 102 applications
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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.