Planning Appeals in Bristol City Council
Bristol City Council has had 1,133 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 34.8% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 2015 to 2026.
Total Appeals
1,133
Success Rate
34.8%
Allowed or part-allowed
Appeals Allowed
349
of 1,003 decided
Appeals Dismissed
654
Appeal Types in Bristol City Council
| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Approval | 217 | 19.2% |
| Full Planning | 98 | 8.6% |
| Minor Commercial | 37 | 3.3% |
| Commercial | 30 | 2.6% |
| Outline Planning | 13 | 1.1% |
| Hearing | 6 | 0.5% |
About this data
This page shows aggregate statistics for planning appeals handled by Bristol City Council. Data is sourced from the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) and the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA). Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed. Statistics are updated daily.
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