Hotwells, Bristol Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hotwells, Bristol.
Bristol · England · settlement
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Somerset
- LSOA: North Somerset 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hotwells.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hotwells.
- 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 Hotwells based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
70 planning applications found near Hotwells.
- - 11 Randall Road Bristol BS8 4TP
Lime - Pollard back to previous points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Ground Floor Flat 295 Hotwell Road Bristol BS8 4NQ
T1 - Ash - Removal of three lower branches that are hanging low over the garden, the proposed works are to mitigate risk, improve clearance, and ensure the continued safe retention of the tree. (TPO 1
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 2 Glentworth Road Clifton Bristol BS8 4TB
5 Day Notice - Felling a dead Cherry tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Caravan Club Cumberland Road Bristol BS1 6XG
Non-material amendment following grant of Planning Permission 25/12482/X - Application for variation of Condition No. 60 (Approved plans) following grant of planning permission 21/01331/F )Erection of
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Goldney House Lower Clifton Hill Bristol BS8 1BH
T1 - Sycamore - Crown reduce by 2-3m. T2, T3 & T4 - Sycamore x 3 - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 7 John Carrs Terrace Bristol BS8 1DW
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use or Operation or Activity - Small HMO (Use Class C4).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Hall Of Residence Clifton Hill House Lower Clifton Hill Bristol BS8 1BX
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission 17/00564/F Replacement of existing single glazed metal sliding sash windows . Replacement of existing asbestos claddin
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Worlds End House Worlds End Lane Bristol BS8 4TH
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2,3 and 4 of permission 24/04547/LA Works including internal repair/reordering, replacement of existing lean-to roof with new metal finish & p
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Worlds End House Worlds End Lane Bristol BS8 4TH
Aplication for details reserved by condition 2, 3, and 4 of permission 24/04536/H Works including internal repair/reordering, replacement of existing lean-to roof with new metal finish & patent style
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 12 Dowry Square Bristol BS8 4SH
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 , 3, 4 and 5 of permission 23/00861/F Change of use from offices (Use Class E) to a residential dwelling (Use Class C3), together with exter
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Ellenborough House Argyle Place Bristol BS8 4RQ
G001 - Trees along the western boundary wall to be pruned back to the boundary line to ensure no vegetation from the neighbouring property overhangs the car park area. Approximate reduction of branche
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 12 Dowry Square Bristol BS8 4SH
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 and 3 of pemrission 23/00862/LA Internal and external alterations to the existing building to facilitate its change of use including alterat
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Goldney Hall Lower Clifton Hill Bristol BS8 1BH
T1 - Beech - Remove eastern leader.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 63 Rownham Mead Bristol BS8 4YD
Silver Birch - Reduce crown back to previous pruning points; approx 1.5m reduction.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Dance Centre Jacobs Wells Road Bristol BS8 1DX
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 of permission 23/04191/F Proposed use of building as community , youth and cultural centre. Refurbishment of existing south wing to create n
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 13 Jacobs Wells Road Bristol BS8 1DX
G1 - Ash and Bay - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Cornwallis House Cornwallis Grove Bristol BS8 4PG
T1 - Magnolia - Reduce height and radial spread by 1m to previous pruning points as part of ongoing management. (TPO 1368)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Garden Apartment 30 Cornwallis Crescent Bristol BS8 4PH
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness of proposed works to a Listed Building - Installation of a cat flap in rear elevation window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - The Nova Scotia Hotel 1 Nova Scotia Place Bristol BS1 6XJ
Erection of Illuminated and Non-illuminated signage to exterior of the building and redecoration of the exterior walls.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - The Nova Scotia Hotel 1 Nova Scotia Place Bristol BS1 6XJ
Erection of Illuminated and Non-illuminated signage to the exterior of the building and redecoration of the exterior walls.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-12
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A brief summary of Hotwells in Bristol
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hotwells a particularly low-crime area.
Hotwells has 13 conservation areas within its boundaries: Cotham and Redland, City Docks, The Downs, Clifton, Bower Ashton, Bedminster, Tyndall's Park, Park Street and Brandon Hill, St Michael's Hill and Christmas Steps, City and Queen Square, Whiteladies Road, 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Hotwells includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ashton Court SSSI, Avon Gorge SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Avon Gorge Woodlands. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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.
Planning Activity in Hotwells
In the last 24 months, 286 planning applications were submitted near Hotwells. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Hotwells maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hotwells were tree works (90), listed building and heritage (56), discharge of conditions (55). 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, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 medium-scale applications, 281 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were 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: 76 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 197 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.