Lower Knowle, Bristol Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Knowle, Bristol.
Bristol · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lower Knowle are administered by Bristol City Council. View the full Bristol City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bristol, City of
- Parliamentary constituency: Bristol South
- LSOA: Bristol 039A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Knowle.
- 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 Lower Knowle based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Lower Knowle.
- - 4 Wingfield Road Bristol BS3 5EH
Retrospective application for raised decking, fencing and balcony.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - The Park Daventry Road Bristol BS4 1DQ
Application for Variation of Condition No. 3 (List of Approved plans) following a Grant of Planning Permission 21/05629/M (Approval of Reserved Matters relating to appearance, landscaping, layout and
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 91 Lisburn Road Bristol BS4 1NQ
Erection of annexe outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 39 Beckington Road Bristol BS3 5DZ
Demolition of existing conservatory and detached garage. Construction of a two-storey side and rear extension, single-storey rear extension, front porch and internal alterations to form additional liv
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - The Park Daventry Road Knowle Bristol BS4 1DQ
External wayfinding signage displaying school branding.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - The Park Daventry Road Bristol BS4 1DQ
Application for approval of details reserve by condition 70 and 72 of permission 19/04881/P Hybrid application for development of the site comprising, with phased development: Erection of buildings fo
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 1 St Barnabas Close Bristol BS4 1DE
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Installation, Alteration or Replacement of other Solar Photovoltaics (PV) equipment on the Roofs of Non-domestic Buildings The To
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 3 Weymouth Road Bristol BS3 5HH
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development. The proposal is to construct a 2 storey extension to the rear of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 107 Wedmore Vale Bristol BS3 5JA
Proposed change of use from C3 dwelling to a C4 6-bed HMO.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 4 Wingfield Road Bristol BS3 5EH
Single storey side extension with associated internal alterations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - The Park Daventry Road Bristol BS4 1DQ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 69 of permission 19/04881/P Hybrid application for development of the site comprising, with phased development: Erection of buildings for mixe
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 89 Rookery Road Bristol BS4 2DX
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission 25/12208/H - Loft conversion with rear dormer and hip to gable end roof alteration. Non-Material Amendment Sought for
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 51 Andover Road Bristol BS4 1AJ
Removal of existing render and new render. New windows and external doors. New external porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 4 Wingfield Road Bristol BS3 5EH
Enforcement notice appeal for erection of decking and balcony without planning permission.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 24 Sidmouth Road Bristol BS3 5HS
Retention of the front porch.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - St Saviours House St Agnes Avenue Bristol BS4 2DU
Roofing Works - Remove the existing roof coverings and replace with a new plain clay tile roof covering. Remove roof light to rear pitch of the north pavilion roof and tiles reinstated. Slate covered
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 77 Newquay Road Bristol BS4 1ED
Installation of air source heat pump.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 89 Rookery Road Bristol BS4 2DX
Loft conversion with rear dormer and hip to gable end roof alteration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - 15 Ravenhill Avenue Bristol BS3 5DU
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development - Proposed loft conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - The Park Daventry Road Bristol BS4 1DQ
Application for approval of derails reserved by condition 64 of permission 19/04881/P Hybrid application for development of the site comprising, with phased development: Erection of buildings for mixe
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-02-12
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A brief summary of Lower Knowle in Bristol
Lower Knowle is a settlement located in Bristol, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lower Knowle a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Knowle has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Redcliffe, City Docks, Bedminster, Arnos Vale. 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, Lower Knowle 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 Lower Knowle
In the last 24 months, 89 planning applications were submitted near Lower Knowle. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 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 Lower Knowle.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lower Knowle were full planning applications (30), outline applications (24), discharge of conditions (17). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 75 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 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 60 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.