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Knowle planning approval rate

Knowle ward in Bristol has a 87.6% approval rate based on 631 planning decisions. Bristol overall: 86.9%.

Last updated: June 2026

87.6%
ward approval rate
631
Decisions
553
Approved
78
Refused
86.9%
Bristol average

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

How Knowle compares

Knowle ward (631 decided)
87.6%
Bristol overall (25,431 decided)
86.9%
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Recent decisions in Knowle

Erection of two, two bedroom semi-detached dwellings and associated works. · Thu 25 Jun 2026
Refused
Retrospective application for raised decking, fencing and balcony. · Tue 23 Jun 2026
Refused
Notification of Prior Approval for the erection of a single storey rear extensio · Wed 03 Jun 2026
Approved
Erection of an L-shaped rear dormer loft conversion over the main roof and rear · Thu 28 May 2026
Refused
Change of use of two self-contained flats into a single dwelling house. · Wed 27 May 2026
Approved

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