Horfield, Bristol Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Horfield, Bristol.
Bristol · England · settlement
About Horfield
Horfield is a vibrant suburb located on the northern edge of Bristol, bordered by Filton to the north, with Bishopston to the south and Monks Park and Golden Hill to the west. The eastern boundary is adjacent to Lockleaze and Ashley Down, while the busy Gloucester Road (A38) serves as a key thoroughfare running through the area. This diverse locality presents various planning opportunities, making it a focal point for development in Bristol.
Population: 12,826
District: City of Bristol
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bristol, City of
- Parliamentary constituency: Bristol North West
- LSOA: Bristol 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Horfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Horfield.
- 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 Horfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
47 planning applications found near Horfield.
- - 8 Wellington Crescent Bristol BS7 8SZ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development- Creation of rear and side hip to gable Loft conversion with associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 2 Uphill Road Bristol BS7 9RA
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development - Creation of a hip to gable loft conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 4 Lockleaze Road Bristol BS7 9RR
Replace existing red/brown interlocking tiles with grey plain tiles, fix external insulation, with rendered finish, to existing masonry, and construct a front porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 4 Ellicott Road Bristol BS7 9PT
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed erection of rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 15 Selborne Road Bristol BS7 9PH
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed loft Conversion with flat roof rear dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 5 Uphill Road Bristol BS7 9RA
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Creation of a rear dormer loft conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Annexe 168 Muller Road Bristol BS7 9QX
Additional storey and associated alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 8 Beaufort Road Horfield Bristol BS7 0AH
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use or Operation or Activity - Large HMO(Sui generis) (8 bed/person).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Land Rear Of 1 Tennyson Road Bristol BS7 8SB
Demolish 7no. garages and construct a two storey dwelling will associated access, bike and bin storage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 3 Uphill Road Bristol BS7 9RA
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Creation of a hip to gable loft conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 1 Springfield Avenue Horfield Bristol BS7 9QS
Single storey rear extension to replace existing. Resubmission of approved planning permission 23/04656/H to increase time limit to commence works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 9 St Leonards Road Horfield Bristol BS7 8SH
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Rear dormer loft conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 24 Brent Road Bristol BS7 9QZ
A single storey rear extension to replace existing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 19 Oak Road Bristol BS7 8RY
Mansard roof extension to facilitate loft conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 29 Maple Road Bishopston Bristol BS7 8RD
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 3.95 metres, and ha
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 20 Downend Park Bristol BS7 9PU
Proposed dormer with windows to rear of roof and rooflights to front of roof, existing hip to proposed gable roof and new gable window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Concord Lodge Kellaway Avenue Bristol BS7 8SU
Change of use from former assessment and residential centre (Class C2 use) to use as 6 no. 1-bedroom apartments (Class C3 use) with supporting staff and communal facilities.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 4 Downend Road Horfield Bristol BS7 9PF
Rear extension with associated deck and rear access steps.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 155 Filton Avenue Bristol BS7 0AT
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 45 Queens Road Bishopston Bristol BS7 9HZ
Rear infill extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-11-17
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A brief summary of Horfield in Bristol
Horfield is a vibrant suburb located on the northern edge of Bristol, bordered by Filton to the north, with Bishopston to the south and Monks Park and Golden Hill to the west. The eastern boundary is adjacent to Lockleaze and Ashley Down, while the busy Gloucester Road (A38) serves as a key thoroughfare running through the area. This diverse locality presents various planning opportunities, making it a focal point for development in Bristol. The settlement has a population of approximately 12,826. It sits within the City of Bristol district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Horfield a particularly low-crime area.
Horfield has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Cotham and Redland, Gloucester Road, Ashley Down, Montpelier, 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Horfield 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 Horfield
In the last 24 months, 113 planning applications were submitted near Horfield. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Horfield.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Horfield were full planning applications (48), outline applications (33), amendments (14). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 large-scale (major) developments, 107 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 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% 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: 33 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Awaiting decision: 70 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Ashley Down planning applications
- Lockleaze planning applications
- Henleaze planning applications
- Golden Hill planning applications
- Redland planning applications
- Bishopston planning applications
- Bristol planning applications
- Montpelier 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.