Clifton planning approval rate
Clifton ward in Bristol has a 88.5% approval rate based on 1,475 planning decisions. Bristol overall: 86.9%.
Last updated: June 2026
88.5%
ward approval rate
1,475
Decisions
1,305
Approved
170
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
88.5%
Bristol overall
86.9%
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Recent decisions in Clifton
Like for like replacement of part of an existing rotten valley timber and hardwo · Thu 25 Jun 2026
Extension to rear basement bathroom and adjoining bedroom. · Tue 16 Jun 2026
Bathroom and bedroom annex extension to rear basement. · Tue 16 Jun 2026
Ash x 2 and Smoke x 1 - Trim back overhanging branches to boundary as per prunin · Wed 10 Jun 2026
Single storey rear extension and internal alterations to create accessible livin · Wed 10 Jun 2026
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