Bishopsworth planning approval rate
Bishopsworth ward in Bristol has a 89.5% approval rate based on 525 planning decisions. Bristol overall: 85.4%.
Last updated: September 2026
89.5%
ward approval rate
525
Decisions
470
Approved
55
Refused
85.4%
Bristol average
Bishopsworth sits slightly above the Bristol average, with a 4.1 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Bishopsworth compares
Bishopsworth ward
89.5%
Bristol overall
85.4%
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Recent decisions in Bishopsworth
Redevelopment of the Public House to 3 No dwelling houses and Micro-Pub to part · Mon 07 Sep 2026
Dormer loft conversion, rear extension and front porch. · Tue 01 Sep 2026
Single storey rear extension, part two storey. Single storey front extension. Ne · Fri 28 Aug 2026
Rear extension to existing main dwelling. · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Single-storey rear extension and single storey front extension. · Wed 12 Aug 2026
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