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Avonmouth & Lawrence Weston planning approval rate

Avonmouth & Lawrence Weston ward in Bristol has a 88.1% approval rate based on 1,034 planning decisions. Bristol overall: 86.9%.

Last updated: August 2026

88.1%
ward approval rate
1,034
Decisions
911
Approved
123
Refused
86.9%
Bristol average

Avonmouth & Lawrence Weston is broadly in line with the Bristol average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Avonmouth & Lawrence Weston compares

Avonmouth & Lawrence Weston ward (1,034 decided)
88.1%
Bristol overall (25,943 decided)
86.9%
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Recent decisions in Avonmouth & Lawrence Weston

External alterations and associated works. · Fri 21 Aug 2026
Approved
Demolition of outbuilding and erection of rear extension. · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Approved
Retrospective change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a Small HMO ( · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Approved
Demolition of an existing single storey extension and outbuildings for the const · Fri 31 Jul 2026
Approved
Block up the more modern gate. Kitchen rewire and update of associated services. · Thu 23 Jul 2026
Approved

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