Sea Mills, Bristol Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sea Mills, Bristol.
Bristol · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sea Mills are administered by Bristol City Council. View the full Bristol City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sea Mills
Sea Mills is a suburban area located 3.5 miles (6 km) north-west of Bristol city centre, nestled between the former villages of Shirehampton, Westbury-on-Trym, and Stoke Bishop. Positioned at the confluence of the River Trym and the River Avon, Sea Mills offers a mix of residential opportunities and community amenities, making it a relevant area for planning applications in Bristol.
District: City of Bristol
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bristol, City of
- Parliamentary constituency: Bristol North West
- LSOA: Bristol 015D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sea Mills.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sea Mills.
- 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 Sea Mills based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
320 planning applications found near Sea Mills.
- 26/12682/VP - Ashburnham 6 Woodland Grove Bristol BS9 2BB
T1 - Holm oak - Reduce height by 2m, lateral growth over property by 3.5m to previous points, and crown raise to clear 4.5m. T2 - Holm oak - Reduce vertical growth over property by 2m and lateral grow
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-26 - - Ashburnham 6 Woodland Grove Bristol BS9 2BB
T1 - Holm oak - Reduce height by 2m, lateral growth over property by 3.5m to previous points, and crown raise to clear 4.5m. T2 - Holm oak - Reduce vertical growth over property by 2m and lateral grow
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - 26/12122/VC - Sea Mills Farm House Bowerleaze Bristol BS9 2HJ
G1 - Conifer group - Reduce by 2.5m and trim sides to suit. T1 - Maple - Reduce by 2.5m and reshape. G2 - Unknown species group - Cut back by 2-3m. T3 - Ash - Remove lower limb of approx 120mm.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-03 - 26/12320/VC - 32 St Edyths Road Bristol BS9 2ES
T1- Eucalyptus - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-02 - - 32 St Edyths Road Bristol BS9 2ES
T1- Eucalyptus - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - 26/12136/H - 9 Abbeywood Drive Bristol BS9 1DS
Convert existing garage into living space.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-05-28 - - 9 Abbeywood Drive Bristol BS9 1DS
Convert existing garage into living space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - Sea Mills Farm House Bowerleaze Bristol BS9 2HJ
G1 - Conifer group - Reduce by 2.5m and trim sides to suit. T1 - Maple - Reduce by 2.5m and reshape. G2 - Unknown species group - Cut back by 2-3m. T3 - Ash - Remove lower limb of approx 120mm.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 21 Shirehampton Road Stoke Bishop Bristol BS9 1BL
Rear single storey extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 4 Sea Mills Lane Bristol BS9 1DW
T1 - English Oak - Prune crown back from building to approx 2m clearance, remove deadwood/epicormic growth, thin crown by approx 20%, lift crown to approx 4m and create a uniform canopy skirt.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 51 Avon Way Bristol BS9 1SL
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed hip to gable loft conversion and rear dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 57 Coombe Bridge Avenue Bristol BS9 2LT
Two-storey side extension, single storey rear extension and associated changes to existing roof to create additional living space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 8 Cheyne Road Bristol BS9 2DH
Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a replacement residential dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 76 Bell Barn Road Bristol BS9 2DG
Two storey rear extension; single storey side extension; new garden room replacing detached garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 9 Poplar Avenue Bristol BS9 2BE
Single storey rear extension following removal of existing extension and conservatory.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 11 Dingle Close Bristol BS9 2JP
T1 - Purple Plum - Fell. T2 - Sycamore - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 45 Woodland Grove Bristol BS9 2BD
Proposed detached outbuilding for incidental use.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 22 Newlyn Avenue Bristol BS9 1BP
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear and side extension (slight amendment to permission granted under application 24/00970/H - pitched roof rather than flat roof).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 1 East Parade Bristol BS9 2JW
Replacement conservatory roof and frames onto existing base and proposed Garden Office.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 69 Bell Barn Road Bristol BS9 2DF
Removal of existing lean-to conservatory and existing outbuilding. Construction of single storey extension to rear including extension to rear of existing garage. Internal reconfiguration to rear of g
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-11-17
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A brief summary of Sea Mills in Bristol
Sea Mills is a suburban area located 3.5 miles (6 km) north-west of Bristol city centre, nestled between the former villages of Shirehampton, Westbury-on-Trym, and Stoke Bishop. Positioned at the confluence of the River Trym and the River Avon, Sea Mills offers a mix of residential opportunities and community amenities, making it a relevant area for planning applications in Bristol. 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 Sea Mills a particularly low-crime area.
Sea Mills has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: The Downs, Sneyd Park, Kingsweston and Trym Valley, Sea Mills. 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 Sea Mills includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Avon Gorge SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 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.
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Planning Activity in Sea Mills
In the last 24 months, 168 planning applications were submitted near Sea Mills. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Sea Mills.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sea Mills were tree works (67), full planning applications (53), outline applications (15). 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, 148 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 61 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 94 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Coombe Dingle planning applications
- Sneyd Park planning applications
- Stoke Bishop planning applications
- Westbury on Trym planning applications
- Blaise Hamlet planning applications
- Shirehampton planning applications
- Ham Green planning applications
- Eastfield planning applications
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.