Bishopsworth planning approval rate
Bishopsworth ward in Bristol has a 89.8% approval rate based on 492 planning decisions. Bristol overall: 86.9%.
Last updated: April 2026
89.8%
ward approval rate
492
Decisions
442
Approved
50
Refused
86.9%
Bristol average
Bishopsworth sits slightly above the Bristol average, with a 2.9 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Bishopsworth compares
Bishopsworth ward
89.8%
Bristol overall
86.9%
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Recent decisions in Bishopsworth
Change of use to 5 bedroom HMO (C4) with external alterations including the addi · Fri 20 Feb 2026
Single storey side extension. · Thu 12 Feb 2026
Demolition of existing lean-to, erection of single storey side extension and sin · Thu 05 Feb 2026
Single storey extension to rear. · Tue 03 Feb 2026
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 24,529 decisions.