Search Stapleton planning applications
19 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Stapleton · updated daily · Bristol City Council
- 84 Cottrell Road Bristol BS5 6TNAwaiting decisionNotification 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 metres and have eaves that are 3 metres high.Received 26 Oct 202626/14301/HX
- 51 Brentry Road Bristol BS16 2ABAwaiting decisionApplication for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or Development - Loft Conversion with flat roof rear dormerReceived 21 Oct 202626/14436/CP
- The Elms House Park Road Stapleton Bristol BS16 1AAApproved5 Day Notice: Silver Birch x2 (Dead) - Fell.Received 9 Oct 2026Decided 12 Oct 202626/14274/VD
- 14 Barkleys Hill Bristol BS16 1ADAwaiting decisionApplication for Removal or Variation of Condition No. 3 (List of Approved Plans & Drawings) following a Grant of Planning Permission 24/00281/H - Side and rear extension.Received 5 Oct 202626/14034/X
- 284A Fishponds Road Eastville Bristol BS5 6PYAwaiting decisionTo reconfigure the existing dwelling as two self contained flats.Received 1 Oct 202626/14001/F
Planning in Stapleton
- Approved
- 84%
- 67 of 76 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Stapleton in the last 24 months, from Bristol City Council's planning register.
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BS16 547 applications in the last 12 monthsBS5 184 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Bristol City Council
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About Stapleton
Stapleton is located in the northeastern suburbs of Bristol, England, and is known for its charming ribbon village along Bell Hill and Park Road in the scenic Frome Valley. The area features a diverse housing stock, encompassing Victorian, Edwardian, inter-war, and late 20th-century properties, making it an appealing option for prospective homeowners and developers alike. Stapleton is bordered by Eastville to the south and Begbrook and Frenchay to the north, providing a well-connected residential environment. It sits within the City of Bristol district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Stapleton area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Stapleton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Stapleton has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stapleton 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.
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In the last 24 months, 119 planning applications were submitted near Stapleton. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (27), tree works (23), outline applications (20).
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (60% success rate).