Clifton planning approval rate
Clifton ward in Bristol has a 88.3% approval rate based on 1,524 planning decisions. Bristol overall: 86.9%.
Last updated: August 2026
88.3%
ward approval rate
1,524
Decisions
1,346
Approved
178
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
88.3%
Bristol overall
86.9%
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Recent decisions in Clifton
Boundary amendment to rear of Merchants Hall and erection of new timber garden f · Fri 21 Aug 2026
Proposed restoration and glazing upgrade of four timber sash windows. · Thu 20 Aug 2026
Listed Building Consent for internal alterations comprising of removal of modern · Mon 17 Aug 2026
Part removal of modern fabric, like for like repair to sash window and internal · Mon 17 Aug 2026
Alterations and repair including rebuilding of former stableyard gate and new st · Mon 17 Aug 2026
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