Planning Appeals in Bristol City Council
Bristol City Council has had 1,174 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 34.8% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 2015 to 2026.
Total Appeals
1,174
Success Rate
34%
Allowed, of decided appeals
Appeals Allowed
359
of 1,049 decided
Appeals Dismissed
681
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Across 1,049 decided appeals, Bristol City Council allows 34% — versus 30% nationally.
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| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Approval | 210 | 17.9% |
| Full Planning | 114 | 9.7% |
| Minor Commercial | 39 | 3.3% |
| Commercial | 30 | 2.6% |
| Outline Planning | 16 | 1.4% |
| 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 Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed.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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