Filwood planning approval rate
Filwood ward in Bristol has a 82.6% approval rate based on 333 planning decisions. Bristol overall: 85.4%.
Last updated: September 2026
82.6%
ward approval rate
333
Decisions
275
Approved
58
Refused
85.4%
Bristol average
Filwood is 2.8 percentage points below the Bristol average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Filwood compares
Filwood ward
82.6%
Bristol overall
85.4%
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Recent decisions in Filwood
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
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