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
86.7%
Bristol overall
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
Single storey extension to the rear of the property to provide a wheelchair acce · Thu 12 Feb 2026
Non-Illuminated 'Lollipop' style projecting sign and wall mounted Aluminium Tray · Fri 06 Feb 2026
Change of use of dwelling to a 5 Bedroom HMO for 7 Persons. · Wed 04 Feb 2026
Roof works to existing house and outbuilding, including link extension for ancil · Mon 02 Feb 2026
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Bristol
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 24,529 decisions.