Stapleton, Bristol Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stapleton, Bristol.
Bristol · England · settlement
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.
District: City of Bristol
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Gloucestershire
- Parliamentary constituency: Thornbury and Yate
- LSOA: South Gloucestershire 019A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stapleton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stapleton.
- 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 Stapleton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Stapleton.
- - 169 - 171 Fishponds Road Eastville Bristol BS5 6PR
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 (Noise) of permission 25/13865/F - Change of Use from Bike Shop (Class E) to Self-Service Launderette (Class Sui Generis), new shopfront.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Land Adjacent 69 Freemantle Road Bristol BS5 6SY
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 2 (Highway works), 3 (Construction Management plan), 4 (Characterisation & Risk Assessment), 5 (Remediation Strategy & Verification Plan) & 6
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 39 Heath Street Bristol BS5 6SN
Part double and single storey rear extension, with new window to front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 83 Cottrell Road Bristol BS5 6TN
Two storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Glenfrome Primary School Cottisford Road Bristol BS5 6TY
T1 - English Oak, T2 - English Oak, T3 - Unknown species (dead) - Soil works within root protection area of trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Holy Trinity Church Park Road Stapleton Bristol BS16 1AZ
1 - Irish Yew - Fell. 2 - Holly - Fell. 3 - Mixed Shrubs - Cut back by 1m to clear wall. 4 - Western Red Cedar - Crown lift to 2m (secondary branches).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 69 Freemantle Road Bristol BS5 6SY
Erection of 4 dwellings.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Collegiate School Bell Hill Bristol BS16 1BJ
T527 - Common Ash - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 15 Averay Road Bristol BS16 1BL
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development - Loft conversion with rear dormer and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bristol | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 40 Heath Street Bristol BS5 6SW
Change of use from a 2no. bedroom dwelling (Use Class C3) to a 4no. bedroom HMO (Use Class C4).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bristol | Date: 2023-11-10
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A brief summary of Stapleton in Bristol
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stapleton a particularly low-crime area.
Stapleton 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 Stapleton includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Stapleton
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Stapleton. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Stapleton.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Stapleton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Stapleton were tree works (13), full planning applications (12), outline applications (11). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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.
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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.