Hartcliffe, Bristol Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hartcliffe, Bristol.
Bristol · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hartcliffe are administered by Bristol City Council. View the full Bristol City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hartcliffe
Hartcliffe, located on the southern edge of Bristol at the base of Dundry Hill, is an outer suburb primarily developed after World War II, featuring a substantial number of council houses. As one of Bristol's economically disadvantaged areas, Hartcliffe faces notable social challenges, particularly due to the decline of industrial jobs in the region. This context may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area, as it reflects the community's needs and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bristol, City of
- Parliamentary constituency: Bristol South
- LSOA: Bristol 048A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hartcliffe.
- 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 Hartcliffe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
117 planning applications found near Hartcliffe.
- - 5 Gibbsfold Road Bristol BS13 0HH
Increase in ridge height and new dormer loft.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 7 Gibbsfold Road Bristol BS13 0HH
Increase in ridge height and new dormer loft.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Unit 5 Peterson Avenue Bristol BS13 0BE
Change of use from retail to hot food take away and dine in restaurant.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 16 Hellier Walk Bristol BS13 0DU
Application for removal of Condition Nos. 2 (Renewable energy) following grant of planning permission 20/00868/F - Subdivision of existing house to form additional dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-12-04
View full details - - 7 Pavey Road Bristol BS13 0LA
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development - summer house in the rear garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - 1, 2 And 3 Gert Close Bristol BS13 0FW
Change of use from C3 to C2 children homes. 3 Dwellings no 1, 2 and 3 Gert Close.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-05-20
View full details - - 7 Pavey Road Bristol BS13 0LA
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 2.8 meters and have
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-01-17
View full details - - 1 Whitmead Gardens Bristol BS13 9NB
Erection of a double garage with storage above.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2024-12-18
View full details - - 47 Crosscombe Drive Bristol BS13 0DE
Ground floor side extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - 67 Crosscombe Drive Bristol BS13 0DE
Proposed new two storey one bedroom house.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - Symes House Peterson Square Bristol BS13 0EE
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development - for the installation of two air source heat pumps under Part 12 Class A of the GPDO.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - 60 Briscoes Avenue Bristol BS13 0LF
2 bedroom detached dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2024-03-06
View full details - - Hareclive E-Act Academy Moxham Drive Bristol BS13 0HP
Installation of roof mounted solar PV panels with a system capacity of 41.04 kWp, including all associated ancillary infrastructure.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2023-07-05
View full details - - The Whitehouse Centre Fulford Road Bristol BS13 9PB
Application for variation of condition No. 34(List of Approved Plans and Drawings) following grant of planning application 20/01212/FB for the demolition of former Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit build
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2023-06-29
View full details - - Hartcliffe Campus Hawkfield Road Bristol BS13 0RL
Application for a non-material amendment of permission 19/02242/M Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval 18/02055/P.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bristol | Date: 2023-06-23
View full details - - 31 Crosscombe Drive Bristol BS13 0DN
Application for approval of details reserved by 4 and 5 of permission 19/01730/F Proposed 2 bed dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2023-05-22
View full details - - Oak House, Willow House, Rowan House, Chestnut House, Redwood House Bishport Avenue Bristol BS13 0RS
Application for a non-material amendment of permission 22/01148/F Refurbishment of 5no. tower blocks including but not limited to, replacements of external windows and doors, installation of new lourv
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bristol | Date: 2023-05-12
View full details - - Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc Peterson Avenue Bristol BS13 0BE
3 x digitally printed graphic signs on 5mm foamex PVC composite panels, 1 x doubled sided mesh banner between canopy posts, 3 x Car Park Valeting at Morrisons signs on pod fascia, 3 x circular vinyl s
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Bristol | Date: 2023-05-02
View full details - - Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc Peterson Avenue Bristol BS13 0BE
Erection of car valet pod within car park and associated works including fencing and canopy.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2023-05-02
View full details - - 27 Kilmersdon Road Bristol BS13 9NE
Construction of a 4 bedroom dwellinghouse (New Build)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2023-03-22
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A brief summary of Hartcliffe in Bristol
Hartcliffe, located on the southern edge of Bristol at the base of Dundry Hill, is an outer suburb primarily developed after World War II, featuring a substantial number of council houses. As one of Bristol's economically disadvantaged areas, Hartcliffe faces notable social challenges, particularly due to the decline of industrial jobs in the region. This context may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area, as it reflects the community's needs and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hartcliffe a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hartcliffe 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 Hartcliffe
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Hartcliffe. Of these, 58% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 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 Hartcliffe.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Hartcliffe were full planning applications (22), discharge of conditions (15), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 9 large-scale (major) developments, 37 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
10 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 10 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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