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Cotham planning approval rate

Cotham ward in Bristol has a 87.6% approval rate based on 766 planning decisions. Bristol overall: 86.9%.

Last updated: August 2026

87.6%
ward approval rate
766
Decisions
671
Approved
95
Refused
86.9%
Bristol average

Cotham is broadly in line with the Bristol average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Cotham compares

Cotham ward (766 decided)
87.6%
Bristol overall (25,943 decided)
86.9%
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Recent decisions in Cotham

T1 - Holly - Reduce crown height by approx 4m and trim sides to shape. · Mon 03 Aug 2026
Approved
Erection of a timber cycle & refuse store in the shared front garden. · Tue 21 Jul 2026
Approved
Conservatory to the rear elevation. · Wed 15 Jul 2026
Approved

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