Knowle planning approval rate
Knowle ward in Bristol has a 87.4% approval rate based on 643 planning decisions. Bristol overall: 86.9%.
Last updated: August 2026
87.4%
ward approval rate
643
Decisions
562
Approved
81
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
87.4%
Bristol overall
86.9%
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Recent decisions in Knowle
Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and erection of side & rear · Thu 20 Aug 2026
Single storey rear extension. · Wed 19 Aug 2026
Front porch and two storey rear extension. · Mon 03 Aug 2026
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Loft Conversion · Thu 09 Jul 2026
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