Southmead planning approval rate
Southmead ward in Bristol has a 83.8% approval rate based on 413 planning decisions. Bristol overall: 85.4%.
Last updated: September 2026
83.8%
ward approval rate
413
Decisions
346
Approved
67
Refused
85.4%
Bristol average
Southmead is broadly in line with the Bristol average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Southmead compares
Southmead ward
83.8%
Bristol overall
85.4%
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Recent decisions in Southmead
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed loft conversion. · Wed 19 Aug 2026
Notification of Prior Approval for the erection of a single storey rear extensio · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Alterations to the shopfront and internal works. · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Single storey rear extension to provide a wheelchair accessible bedroom. Externa · Fri 07 Aug 2026
New dwelling. · Fri 07 Aug 2026
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