Outbuilding approval rate in Bristol
Bristol approved 88.7% of outbuilding applications, based on 862 decisions analysed.
Last updated: October 2026
88.7%
outbuilding approval rate
862
Outbuilding decisions
765
Approved
97
Refused
85.4%
Bristol overall
Outbuilding applications are approved more often than the Bristol average (85.4%).
How outbuilding applications compare in Bristol
Outbuilding
88.7%
Bristol all applications
85.4%
Before you apply in Bristol
This page shows the council-wide rate. The free check shows decisions near your property.
✓ Your ward's outbuilding approval rate
✓ Nearest comparable outbuilding decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect
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✓ Nearest comparable outbuilding decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect
Planning professional? PlanningLens runs refusal alerts and evidence packs for Bristol and any other published UK council. See the data services →
Other project types in Bristol
90.7%
84.7%
88.3%
90.5%
87.9%
88.2%
75.4%
72.2%
91.2%
90.3%
92.0%
93.9%
76.6%
74.2%
81.4%