St George West planning approval rate
St George West ward in Bristol has a 87.0% approval rate based on 261 planning decisions. Bristol overall: 85.4%.
Last updated: September 2026
87.0%
ward approval rate
261
Decisions
227
Approved
34
Refused
85.4%
Bristol average
St George West is broadly in line with the Bristol average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How St George West compares
St George West ward
87.0%
Bristol overall
85.4%
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Recent decisions in St George West
Raise garage ridge level, add rear dormer to create larger bedroom. · Wed 02 Sep 2026
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