Planning in Bedminster Down
In the last month Bedminster Down had 4 new planning applications and 1 decision worth knowing about within 0.6 miles of its middle, fewer than the middle Bristol area (11). That makes it the 52nd busiest of 65 Bristol areas for planning. The biggest new scheme is 2 new homes at Workshop (behind, 99 Bishopsworth Road) (2 homes). Of the decisions, 1 was approved and 0 refused, while 82% were approved across Bristol.
BS13, Bristol · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Bedminster Down
New applications
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Rear extension at 30 Lewis Road
Demolition of existing single storey rear and side extension and erection of replacement single storey rear and side extension, including associated alterations to windows and doors, and replacement of existing roof access structure with a rooflight.
30 Lewis Road, Bristol, BS13 7JB -
2 new homes at Workshop (behind, 99 Bishopsworth Road)
The development will create two self-contained dwellings comprising: Unit 1: 2-bedroom flat ? 83.13 sqm. Unit 2: 1-bedroom flat ? 47.26 sqm. Planning permission 25/15492/F was granted in April 2026 which provides all of the external works required to the building, including new roof windows, wall windows, external door, solar panels and heat pumps.
Workshop (behind, 99 Bishopsworth Road), Bristol, BS13 7JR -
Planning application at 138 Bedminster Down Road
Proposed erection of 2no. 1 bedroom dwellings.
138 Bedminster Down Road, Bristol, BS13 7AF -
Rear extension at 149 Headley Lane
Double storey side extension, single storey rear extension and dropped curb to front.
149 Headley Lane, Bristol, BS13 7PH
Decisions
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Approved: Rear extension at 19 Ilchester Crescent
Notification of Prior Approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension that would exceed beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6 metres, have a maximum height of 4 metres and have eaves that are 3 metres high.
19 Ilchester Crescent, Bristol, BS13 7HL
Plus 2 minor items, such as tree work notices, on Bedminster Down’s main page.
What kind of plans
| Kind of plan | Last month |
|---|---|
| Rear extension | 3 |
| New homes | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
Bedminster Down against Bristol
| Last month | Bedminster Down | Middle Bristol area |
|---|---|---|
| Applications and decisions | 5 | 11 |
| New applications | 4 | 7 |
| Decisions | 1 | 5 |
| New homes applied for | 2 | 0 |
| Approval rate | – | 82% (all Bristol) |
Applications and decisions worth knowing about; minor items such as tree work aren’t counted. An approval rate needs at least three decisions.
Nearby areas
| Area | All | New | Decided | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedminster | 28 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 3 |
| Ashton Gate | 21 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Headley Park | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Bishopsworth | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bedminster Down | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Highridge | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ashton Vale | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Questions people ask
How many planning applications are there in Bedminster Down?
In the last month there were 4 new applications and 1 decision worth knowing about within 0.6 miles of the middle of Bedminster Down, ranking it 52nd of 65 Bristol areas. The middle Bristol area had 11.
Are planning applications approved in Bedminster Down?
In the last month 1 was approved and 0 refused near Bedminster Down. Across Bristol, 82% of decided applications were approved.
What is the biggest planning application in Bedminster Down?
In the last month, the biggest was 2 new homes at Workshop (behind, 99 Bishopsworth Road): 2 homes, applied for on 21 Sept.