How long do planning decisions take near Ridgeway?

The average planning decision time near Ridgeway is 48 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 Ridgeway?

The planning approval rate near Ridgeway is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ridgeway?

The most common type of planning application near Ridgeway is discharge of conditions, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Ridgeway, Bristol Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ridgeway, Bristol.

Bristol · England · settlement

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About Ridgeway

Ridgeway is a suburban area in the eastern part of Bristol, nestled between the neighborhoods of Fishponds, Speedwell, and Eastville. Its strategic location within the city makes it an attractive area for planning applications, with potential for residential and community development.

District: City of Bristol

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Area Information

Admin district: South Gloucestershire
Parliamentary constituency: Bristol North East
LSOA: South Gloucestershire 025E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ridgeway.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ridgeway.

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 Ridgeway based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Ridgeway.

- 527 Fishponds Road Fishponds Bristol Bristol City BS16 3AH
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: 2026-03-17
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- 43 Dominion Road Bristol BS16 3EP
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-02
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- 43 Dominion Road Bristol BS16 3EP
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development - Hip-to-Gable loft conversion with full-width rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-25
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- 527 Fishponds Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 3AH
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use or Operation or Activity -The existing use of the ground floor for Retail (Use Class E)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-16
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- 34 Everest Road Bristol BS16 2BX
Erection of a single terraced dwellinghouse (Use Class C3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-15
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- 637 - 639 Fishponds Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 3BA
The retention of an automated teller machine and associated signage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-10-01
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- 637 - 639 Fishponds Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 3BA
The retention of 2no. internally illuminated signs associated to the ATM.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-10-01
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- 573 Fishponds Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 3AF
Refurbishment and extension to existing building including change of use from Class E - Commercial, Business and Service to class F2 - Local Community uses to the existing ground and part of the lower
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2024-12-23
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- 51 Thingwall Park Bristol BS16 2AJ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed development to replace the garage/outhouse with a garden room for use as an office and general storage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2024-11-04
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- 30 Park Place Eastville Bristol BS5 6RG
Install a Air source heat pump at ground level in the rear garden of the property to replace gas boiler.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2023-12-20
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A brief summary of Ridgeway in Bristol

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ridgeway a particularly low-crime area.

Ridgeway has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stapleton and Frome Valley. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Ridgeway includes 2 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 Ridgeway

In the last 24 months, 59 planning applications were submitted near Ridgeway. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Ridgeway maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Ridgeway were discharge of conditions (16), full planning applications (15), tree works (13).

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.

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