Knowle planning approval rate
Knowle ward in Bristol has a 88.4% approval rate based on 613 planning decisions. Bristol overall: 86.9%.
Last updated: March 2026
88.4%
ward approval rate
613
Decisions
542
Approved
71
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
88.4%
Bristol overall
86.9%
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Recent decisions in Knowle
Dropped kerb, front porch and two storey side extension. · Mon 23 Feb 2026
Single storey extension to side/rear. · Tue 17 Feb 2026
Removal of existing render and installation of new external wall insulation with · Mon 09 Feb 2026
Erection of single storey side, part rear and front porch extension. · Fri 06 Feb 2026
Partial change of use from Public House (sui generis) to mixed-use comprising Pu · Thu 05 Feb 2026
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 24,529 decisions.