Clifton Down planning approval rate
Clifton Down ward in Bristol has a 87.0% approval rate based on 981 planning decisions. Bristol overall: 86.9%.
Last updated: August 2026
87.0%
ward approval rate
981
Decisions
853
Approved
128
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
87.0%
Bristol overall
86.9%
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Recent decisions in Clifton Down
External alterations to erect refuse and recycling store and cycle store; extern · Wed 19 Aug 2026
Refurbish existing sash windows with new double glazing and draught proofing. · Wed 12 Aug 2026
T1 - Cherry plum - Crown reduce by approx 1.75m off the sides and 2.5m off the t · Mon 03 Aug 2026
Conversion and extension of a single storey commercial unit (Use Class E (C) (ii · Wed 29 Jul 2026
Birch - Reduce height by 4.5m height and sides by 2-3m. · Tue 28 Jul 2026
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