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113 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Hotwells · updated daily · Bristol City Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 113 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Courtyard Flat 13 Caledonia Place Bristol BS8 4DJAwaiting decisionApplication for Removal or Variation of Condition no. 6 (List of Approved Plans and Drawings) of Planning Permission 19/00760/F - Proposed conversion of an existing basement into a bedroom, with an en-suite bathroom and conservatory on the existing patio at lower ground floor level, including associated external alterations.Received 4 Nov 202626/14497/X
Courtyard Flat 13 Caledonia Place Bristol BS8 4DJAwaiting decisionApplication for Removal or Variation of a Condition no.5 (List of Approved Plans and Drawings) following Grant of Listed Building Consent 19/00761/LA - Proposed conversion of an existing basement into a bedroom, with an en-suite bathroom, and conservatory on the existing patio at lower ground floor level, including associated external alterations.Received 4 Nov 202626/14645/X
Holy Trinity Church Hotwell Road Bristol BS8 4STAwaiting decisionT1 - Lime - Re-pollard by up 3m back to the previous pruning points. Remove the 3 lowest branches due to close proximity to adjacent building. Works require as part of an ongoing tree maintenance plan for the site. (TPO 1021/R).Received 4 Nov 202626/14671/VP
Holy Trinity Church Hotwell Road Bristol BS8 4STAwaiting decisionG2 - Holm Oak & Hornbeam x2 - Fell to ground level the row of self seeded trees on the boundary growing against the adjacent building.Received 4 Nov 202626/14672/VC
Leeming House 111 Princess Victoria Street Bristol BS8 4DDAwaiting decisionApplication for Approval of Details reserved by Condition nos. 2 (Construction management plan), 3 ( Sustainable drainage system), 4 (Method statements) & 5 ( Detailed Drawings) of Permission 24/05019/F - New dwelling to rear yard. External changes to existing building to include the replacement of windows, reinstatement of a sealed lightwell, introduction of a new rear lightwell and demolition of the flat roofed extension. Internal works include restoration of plan form, introduction of period features and incorporation of the basement into the ground floor unit (including tanking of the basement).Received 2 Nov 202626/14445/COND

Planning in Hotwells

Approved: 90%; 524 of 558 decided
Decision time: about 7 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hotwells in the last 24 months, from Bristol City Council's planning register.

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Around Hotwells

Postcode districts

BS8 591 applications in the last 12 monthsBS1 237 applications in the last 12 monthsBS3 225 applications in the last 12 monthsBS16 541 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Bristol City Council

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About Hotwells

Hotwells is a vibrant neighbourhood in Bristol, situated south of the Clifton high ground and adjacent to the Floating Harbour. It serves as the southern entrance to the Avon Gorge, linking the docks to the sea, and stretches from the roundabout at Jacobs Well Road to Hotwell Road. The area is divided between the city wards of Clifton and Hotwells and Harbourside, making it a key location for planning applications related to residential and commercial developments.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Hotwells area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Hotwells a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Hotwells has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hotwells 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Hotwells, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 822 planning applications were submitted near Hotwells. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

The most common types were tree works (195), full planning applications (158), listed building and heritage (133). 7 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hotwells?

In the last 24 months, 822 planning applications were submitted near Hotwells. The approval rate is 90%.

How long do planning decisions take near Hotwells?

The average planning decision time near Hotwells is 52 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Hotwells?

The planning approval rate near Hotwells is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hotwells?

The most common type of planning application near Hotwells is tree works applications, with 195 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hotwells?

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