Clifton Down planning approval rate
Clifton Down ward in Bristol has a 86.8% approval rate based on 956 planning decisions. Bristol overall: 86.9%.
Last updated: June 2026
86.8%
ward approval rate
956
Decisions
830
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
86.8%
Bristol overall
86.9%
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Recent decisions in Clifton Down
Ground floor rear extension and alteration to existing basement rear extension. · Tue 23 Jun 2026
Internal and external alterations to a Grade II listed building including emerge · Mon 22 Jun 2026
Internal and external alterations including roof repairs. · Mon 22 Jun 2026
Yew - Reduce side over garden by 1.5m, reduce height by 1m and trim rest of tree · Fri 29 May 2026
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