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Lawrence Hill planning approval rate

Lawrence Hill ward in Bristol has a 86.7% approval rate based on 806 planning decisions. Bristol overall: 86.9%.

Last updated: August 2026

86.7%
ward approval rate
806
Decisions
699
Approved
107
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 (806 decided)
86.7%
Bristol overall (25,943 decided)
86.9%
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Recent decisions in Lawrence Hill

Single-storey rear extension including internal alterations. · Mon 03 Aug 2026
Approved
Plant equipment added to an area of the roof. · Mon 03 Aug 2026
Approved
Change of use class from E to E(b), Restaurant. Installation of Kitchen Extracti · Fri 31 Jul 2026
Approved
Demolition of external WC and covered area. Erection of single storey extension · Fri 17 Jul 2026
Approved
To add a window at second floor level facing Armoury Square. · Thu 16 Jul 2026
Approved

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