Clifton planning approval rate
Clifton ward in Bristol has a 88.1% approval rate based on 1,407 planning decisions. Bristol overall: 86.9%.
Last updated: March 2026
88.1%
ward approval rate
1,407
Decisions
1,240
Approved
167
Refused
86.9%
Bristol average
Clifton is broadly in line with the Bristol average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Clifton compares
Clifton ward
88.1%
Bristol overall
86.9%
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Recent decisions in Clifton
Proposed works to reinstate as a single dwelling where previously sub-divided in · Thu 19 Feb 2026
Change of use of from flats to single dwellinghouse. Proposed works to reinstate · Thu 19 Feb 2026
Internal reconfiguration. Separating the existing bathroom into a shower room an · Thu 05 Feb 2026
Removal of a non-structural timber stud partition within the front room of the f · Thu 05 Feb 2026
The proposed replacement of the existing roofing felt and leadwork detailing (re · Tue 03 Feb 2026
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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 24,529 decisions.