Lawrence Weston, Bristol Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lawrence Weston, Bristol.
Bristol · England · settlement
About Lawrence Weston
Lawrence Weston is a post-war housing estate located in northwest Bristol, nestled between Henbury and Shirehampton. Bordered to the east by the Blaise Castle estate and woods, it sits at the edge of the Severn flood plain, directly beneath the scenic Kingsweston Hill. The area is also in close proximity to the industrial complex and port of Avonmouth, approximately one mile to the west, and falls within the electoral ward of Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston, making it a key area for potential planning applications.
Population: 10,947
District: City of Bristol
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bristol, City of
- Parliamentary constituency: Bristol North West
- LSOA: Bristol 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lawrence Weston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lawrence Weston.
- 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 Lawrence Weston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
365 planning applications found near Lawrence Weston.
- - 5 Rockwell Avenue Bristol BS11 0UF
T1 - Holm Oak - Fell due to inspection revealing a significant defect below the primary branches. (TPO 089)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 5 Rockwell Avenue Bristol BS11 0UF
T1 - Holm Oak - Fell due to significant defect below the primary branches. (TPO 089)
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 5 Rockwell Avenue Bristol BS11 0UF
T1 - Holm Oak - Reduce height by 2m and lateral spread to north-west by 1m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 32 Awdelett Close Bristol BS11 0RQ
Creation of 3no. bed detached dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 21 Orlebar Gardens Bristol BS11 0SG
Revised scheme for proposed garage/workshop to replace granted application ref: 25/13555/H to allow for the building to be re located within the site. Parking space has also been enlarged. 2 new trees
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 5 Rockwell Avenue Bristol BS11 0UF
T3 - Holm Oak - Reduce crown by 2.5m height and radial spread and thin by 15%.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 3 Atwood Drive Bristol BS11 0SR
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 3.5 metres, and hav
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 5 Rockwell Avenue Bristol BS11 0UF
T2 - Holm Oak - Reduce crown by 2-3m height and radial spread. (TPO 089)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 5 Rockwell Avenue Bristol BS11 0UF
5 Day Notice: T1 - Holm Oak - Fell (Dangerous). (TPO 089)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 17 Rockwell Avenue Bristol BS11 0UF
T1 - Ash - Reduce height by approx 3m. T2 - Holm oak - Reduce height by approx 1.5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Lorna Doone 14 Chapel Lane Lawrence Weston Bristol BS11 0TQ
Demolition of existing bungalow and redevelopment of site, to provide two dwellinghouses with parking, amenity space, and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Land At Astry Close Bristol BS11 0RB
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 19 of permission 19/03660/F Construction of 36 new dwellings, a mixture of two and three bedroom houses, one and two bedroom flats of two stor
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - 21 Orlebar Gardens Bristol BS11 0SG
Garage/workshop and parking bay using existing access.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Woodyside Cottage Kings Weston Road Bristol BS11 0UX
Restore, and replace where needed, the existing collapsed outbuildings and structures (sunroom, tack room, stable room, wood store and balcony structure) to create an ancillary art studio, office spac
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-08-05
View full details - - Quakers Meet Kings Weston Road Bristol BS11 0UX
Replacement of the clay roof tiles with new to match. Existing bituminous roofing felt with a vapour permeable roofing underlay.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-05-20
View full details - - 56 Ridingleaze Bristol BS11 0QB
Change of use from Use Class E (a) (retail) to non-classed use (sui generis) hot food takeaway.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-05-02
View full details - - Quakers Meet Kings Weston Road Bristol BS11 0UX
Cement render removal and replacement with a lime render (painted to match the existing yellow colour), and replacement of three double glazed uPVC windows with single glazed timber framed windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-03-27
View full details - - Allways Quarry Lane Bristol BS11 0QJ
New 3-bed detached house.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - St Bedes Catholic College Long Cross Bristol BS11 0SU
Proposal to install solar panels on the roof of the school building.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - Woodyside Cottage Kings Weston Road Bristol BS11 0UX
S1 & S2 - Sycamore - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-03-13
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A brief summary of Lawrence Weston in Bristol
Lawrence Weston is a post-war housing estate located in northwest Bristol, nestled between Henbury and Shirehampton. Bordered to the east by the Blaise Castle estate and woods, it sits at the edge of the Severn flood plain, directly beneath the scenic Kingsweston Hill. The area is also in close proximity to the industrial complex and port of Avonmouth, approximately one mile to the west, and falls within the electoral ward of Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston, making it a key area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 10,947. 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 Lawrence Weston a particularly low-crime area.
Lawrence Weston has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kingsweston and Trym Valley, Sea Mills, Shirehampton. 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 Lawrence Weston includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Lawrence Weston
In the last 24 months, 84 planning applications were submitted near Lawrence Weston. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Lawrence Weston maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lawrence Weston were discharge of conditions (25), full planning applications (24), tree works (22).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 9 medium-scale applications, 74 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 27 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 53 applications
Nearby Towns
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- Hallen planning applications
- Sea Mills planning applications
- Henbury planning applications
- Avonmouth planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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