Central planning approval rate
Central ward in Bristol has a 88.8% approval rate based on 1,924 planning decisions. Bristol overall: 86.9%.
Last updated: August 2026
88.8%
ward approval rate
1,924
Decisions
1,709
Approved
215
Refused
86.9%
Bristol average
Central is broadly in line with the Bristol average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Central compares
Central ward
88.8%
Bristol overall
86.9%
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Recent decisions in Central
Removal of 8no existing antennas and replacement with 8no new antennas (6no to b · Wed 19 Aug 2026
2no. digital 75" LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit. · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Removal of link building from main property to rear annexe; to enlarge courtyard · Thu 23 Jul 2026
Removal of link building from main property to rear annexe; to enlarge courtyard · Thu 23 Jul 2026
Replacement of windows · Wed 22 Jul 2026
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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