Cotham, Bristol Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cotham, Bristol.
Bristol · England · settlement
About Cotham
Cotham is an affluent, leafy suburb located approximately one mile north of Bristol's city centre. Nestled between Kingsdown and St Paul's, this inner-city area is characterized by its desirable residential environment and green spaces, making it a relevant location for planning applications focused on urban development and community enhancements.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bristol, City of
- Parliamentary constituency: Bristol North West
- LSOA: Bristol 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cotham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cotham.
- 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 Cotham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
120 planning applications found near Cotham.
- - 30 Rokeby Avenue Bristol BS6 6EL
5 Day Notice: T1 - Conifer (dead) - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 14 Brighton Road Bristol BS6 6NT
T1 - Cherry - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 24 Redland Court Road Bristol BS6 7EQ
T1, T2 - Lawsons Cypress x2 - Fell T3 - Lawsons Cypress -. Remove lowest branch on the cracked stem T4 - Cypress - Remove the dead stem.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 38 Sydenham Road Cotham Bristol BS6 5SJ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition No. 2 (Sample Panels) of permission 20/04208/F - Demolition of existing garages and a garden room at the rear of No. 38 Sydenham Road and cons
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 15 Cotham Vale Bristol BS6 6HS
5 Day Notice: Species: unknow - Failed and fallen tree in rear garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 35 North Road Bishopston Bristol BS6 5AD
T1 - Ash - Crown lift one low-hanging lateral branch over the party wall to a height of 2.5m above ground level. t.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 24 Alexandra Park Redland Bristol BS6 6QD
T1 - Lime - Crown reduce by 3.5m, remove ivy.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 26 Archfield Road Bristol BS6 6BE
T1 - Gleditsia - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 26 Archfield Road Bristol BS6 6BE
T1 - Locust Bean - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 32 Archfield Road Bristol BS6 6BE
5 Day Notice: Wild cherry - Fell.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Cleobury House 30 Clyde Road Redland Bristol BS6 6RH
T6 - Maple - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 12 Roslyn Road Bristol BS6 6NN
T1 - Eucalyptus - Reduction in lateral spread to north west and north east by 1m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Ground Floor Flat 3 Victoria Walk Bristol BS6 5SR
Apple - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 14 Carnarvon Road Bristol BS6 7DR
Ceanothus - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Garden Flat 23 Trelawney Road Bristol BS6 6DX
T1 - Holm oak - Reduction of height by 2.5-3m. Reduction lateral growth by 1.5-2m. Reduction is back to previously cut levels.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 20 Salisbury Road Redland Bristol BS6 7AP
White Beam - Reduce height by 2.5m and sides by 1.5m to shape. Cherry - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 30 Rokeby Avenue Bristol BS6 6EL
G1- Conifers/Bay - Reduce by 1.5m. T2 - Torbay Palm - Fell. G3- Plane/Sycamore - Reduce to 2-2.5m to previous pruning points. G4 - Torbay Palm/Sycamore - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 20 Zetland Road Bristol BS6 7AD
Sycamore Group - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 38 Sydenham Road Cotham Bristol BS6 5SJ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 of permission 20/04208/F Demolition of existing garages and a garden room at the rear of No. 38 Sydenham Road and construction of single dwe
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 48 Fremantle Road Bristol BS6 5SU
Ash - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-16
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A brief summary of Cotham in Bristol
Cotham is an affluent, leafy suburb located approximately one mile north of Bristol's city centre. Nestled between Kingsdown and St Paul's, this inner-city area is characterized by its desirable residential environment and green spaces, making it a relevant location for planning applications focused on urban development and community enhancements.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cotham a particularly low-crime area.
Cotham has 18 conservation areas within its boundaries: Redcliffe, Cotham and Redland, Old Market, Gloucester Road, Ashley Down, The Downs, Clifton, St James' Parade, Tyndall's Park, Stokes Croft, Park Street and Brandon Hill, St Michael's Hill and Christmas Steps, City and Queen Square, Whiteladies Road, Montpelier, Portland and Brunswick Square, Kingsdown, College Green. 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, Cotham 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 Cotham
In the last 24 months, 302 planning applications were submitted near Cotham. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Cotham.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cotham were tree works (135), full planning applications (63), discharge of conditions (33). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 299 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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 107 applications
- Refused: 15 applications
- Withdrawn: 10 applications
- Awaiting decision: 170 applications
Nearby Towns
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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.