Horfield planning approval rate
Horfield ward in Bristol has a 83.2% approval rate based on 683 planning decisions. Bristol overall: 86.9%.
Last updated: August 2026
83.2%
ward approval rate
683
Decisions
568
Approved
115
Refused
86.9%
Bristol average
Horfield is 3.7 percentage points below the Bristol average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Horfield compares
Horfield ward
83.2%
Bristol overall
86.9%
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Recent decisions in Horfield
Replacement first and ground floor extension to rear. · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Replacement first and ground floor extension to rear. · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Demolition of existing dwelling and replace with new dwelling. · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Retrospective change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 3-bedroom Hou · Thu 09 Jul 2026
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