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Lawrence Hill planning approval rate

Lawrence Hill ward in Bristol has a 86.7% approval rate based on 767 planning decisions. Bristol overall: 86.9%.

Last updated: March 2026

86.7%
ward approval rate
767
Decisions
665
Approved
102
Refused
86.9%
Bristol average

Lawrence Hill is broadly in line with the Bristol average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Lawrence Hill compares

Lawrence Hill ward (767 decided)
86.7%
Bristol overall (24,529 decided)
86.9%
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Recent decisions in Lawrence Hill

Conversion of an existing first/second floor maisonette into 2 No self contained · Thu 19 Feb 2026
Approved
Single storey extension to the rear of the property to provide a wheelchair acce · Thu 12 Feb 2026
Approved
Non-Illuminated 'Lollipop' style projecting sign and wall mounted Aluminium Tray · Fri 06 Feb 2026
Approved
Change of use of dwelling to a 5 Bedroom HMO for 7 Persons. · Wed 04 Feb 2026
Refused
Roof works to existing house and outbuilding, including link extension for ancil · Mon 02 Feb 2026
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 24,529 decisions.

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