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Clifton Down planning approval rate

Clifton Down ward in Bristol has a 86.2% approval rate based on 911 planning decisions. Bristol overall: 86.9%.

Last updated: March 2026

86.2%
ward approval rate
911
Decisions
785
Approved
126
Refused
86.9%
Bristol average

Clifton Down is broadly in line with the Bristol average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Clifton Down compares

Clifton Down ward (911 decided)
86.2%
Bristol overall (24,529 decided)
86.9%
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Recent decisions in Clifton Down

Loft conversion, internal reconfigurations and associated landscaping. · Fri 20 Feb 2026
Approved
Application for Planning permission for change of use - Conversion of part of ex · Tue 17 Feb 2026
Refused
Proposed garage extension and installation of permeable pavers. · Fri 06 Feb 2026
Approved
Single storey lower ground floor side workshop extension, ground floor rear balc · Thu 05 Feb 2026
Approved
Reinstate internal openings, roof alterations, canopy and basement rooflight rep · Mon 02 Feb 2026
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 24,529 decisions.

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