Montpelier, Bristol Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Montpelier, Bristol.
Bristol · England · settlement
About Montpelier
Montpelier is a vibrant inner suburban neighbourhood and conservation area in Bristol, located just 1 mile north of The Centre. Situated within the Ashley electoral ward, it benefits from excellent transport links, including the Montpelier railway station on the Severn Beach Line. This unique area presents various opportunities for planning applications, particularly within its conservation framework.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bristol, City of
- Parliamentary constituency: Bristol Central
- LSOA: Bristol 020F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Montpelier.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Montpelier.
- 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 Montpelier based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
68 planning applications found near Montpelier.
- - 26 Fairlawn Road Bristol BS6 5JS
T1 - Sycamore - Reduce crown by approx 2m, cut back from neighbouring house to approx 1-1.5m clearance. T2 - Sycamore - Reduce crown by approx 1.5m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 44 And 47 Montpelier Court Station Road Montpelier Bristol BS6 5EA
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) Town and Country Planning (Gen
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Former Site Of 31 To 45 Lower Ashley Road St Pauls Bristol BS2 9PZ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Highway Works) of permission 24/02478/X - Application for variation of Condition Nos. 15 (15/05530/P Outline planning application for propo
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 55 Cobourg Road Bristol BS6 5HU
T1 - False Acacia - Reduce crown by 2m in height and 1.5m in radial spread.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 146 Grosvenor Road Bristol BS2 8YA
Change of Use from Use Class F2 (Local Community Uses) to Use Class C3 (Dwellinghouse).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 19 Albany Road Bristol BS6 5LQ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use or Operation or Activity- Use of property as C4 HMO for 6 people.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 2 Ninetree Hill Bristol BS1 3SG
T1 - Juniper - Crown lift lower branches to just below height of wall or approximately 1m from ground level. Remove low branch over lawn. Trim all over by no more than 0.005-0.1m to avoid defoliation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 17 Fairlawn Road Bristol BS6 5JS
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 of permission 25/12519/H Proposed rear dormer extension, 2no. new conservation style rooflights, PV panels.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 19 Richmond Avenue Bristol BS6 5ET
Bay - Cut down to 1m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 33 Cobourg Road Bristol BS6 5HT
5 Day Notice: Oak (Dangerous) - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 43 Sussex Place Bristol BS2 9QN
Sycamore - Reduce side close to building by 2-2.5m to clear the building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 4 East Grove Bristol BS6 5LP
G1- Ash x 3 & Elder x 1 - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 4 Sydenham Road Cotham Bristol BS6 5SH
T1 - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Reduce crown by approximately 2-2.5m to manage crown size. Lift crown to provide approximately 4m clearance above the road and cut back from the building to provi
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Leftbank 128 Cheltenham Road Bristol BS6 5RW
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 1,2,3,4 and 5 of permission 22/02348/F Retention of part ground floor retail use, with a proposed change of use (to the rear) to both ground a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 69 Chesterfield Road Bristol BS6 5DW
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development - Rear dormer loft conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 33 Cobourg Road Bristol BS6 5HT
5 Day Notice: Oak (Dangerous) - Fell.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 6 Shaftesbury Avenue Bristol BS6 5LX
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development - Insertion of rooflights to front and rear roof slopes. Removal of rear chimneys.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Flat 1 122 Cromwell Road Montpelier Bristol BS6 5EZ
Single storey annex/ home office.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 131 Chesterfield Road Bristol BS6 5DU
Hip to gable extension. Rear facing dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 24 York Road Montpelier Bristol BS6 5QE
T1 - Oak - Crown reduce by 2m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-24
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A brief summary of Montpelier in Bristol
Montpelier is a vibrant inner suburban neighbourhood and conservation area in Bristol, located just 1 mile north of The Centre. Situated within the Ashley electoral ward, it benefits from excellent transport links, including the Montpelier railway station on the Severn Beach Line. This unique area presents various opportunities for planning applications, particularly within its conservation framework.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Montpelier a particularly low-crime area.
Montpelier has 15 conservation areas within its boundaries: Redcliffe, Cotham and Redland, Old Market, Gloucester Road, Ashley Down, St James' Parade, Tyndall's Park, Stokes Croft, St Michael's Hill and Christmas Steps, City and Queen Square, Montpelier, Stapleton and Frome Valley, Portland and Brunswick Square, 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Montpelier 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 Montpelier
In the last 24 months, 192 planning applications were submitted near Montpelier. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 Montpelier.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Montpelier were tree works (66), full planning applications (46), discharge of conditions (33). 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, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 186 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were 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: 56 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 123 applications
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.