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Frome Vale planning approval rate

Frome Vale ward in Bristol has a 82.9% approval rate based on 742 planning decisions. Bristol overall: 86.9%.

Last updated: August 2026

82.9%
ward approval rate
742
Decisions
615
Approved
127
Refused
86.9%
Bristol average

Frome Vale is 4.0 percentage points below the Bristol average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How Frome Vale compares

Frome Vale ward (742 decided)
82.9%
Bristol overall (25,943 decided)
86.9%
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Recent decisions in Frome Vale

Retrospective Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 10-bedroom ho · Fri 21 Aug 2026
Refused
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed erection of a sing · Wed 29 Jul 2026
Approved
Single-storey rear extension. · Tue 28 Jul 2026
Approved
Proposed localised repair and weatherproofing works to the existing external ter · Thu 23 Jul 2026
Approved
Installation of a domestic electric vehicle charging point to front elevation of · Fri 17 Jul 2026
Approved

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