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Dormer approval rate in Bristol

Bristol approved 90.6% of dormer applications, based on 2,621 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

90.6%
dormer approval rate
2,621
Dormer decisions
2,375
Approved
246
Refused
86.9%
Bristol overall

Dormer applications are approved more often than the Bristol average (86.9%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How dormer compares in Bristol

Dormer (2,621 decided)
90.6%
Bristol all applications (25,431 decided)
86.9%

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Other project types in Bristol

Rear Extension (5,628 decided)
90.8%
Garage / Parking (2,986 decided)
84.9%
Loft Conversion (2,728 decided)
88.4%
Side Extension (2,296 decided)
87.9%
Extension (General) (1,988 decided)
88.4%
79.7%
HMO (845 decided)
75.4%
Outbuilding (836 decided)
88.8%
New Build (727 decided)
72.5%
91.2%
Basement (626 decided)
90.4%
Conservatory (571 decided)
92.3%
Wraparound Extension (430 decided)
94.0%
Annex (303 decided)
76.9%
Flat Conversion (243 decided)
73.3%
Front Extension (193 decided)
81.3%
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