Bristol ranks #110 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

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Bristol decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

86%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #189 of 292

93%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #121 of 292

71%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #110 of 292

38%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #126 of 292

72%

Minor dwellings approved

378 decided (1-9 homes)

94%

Major dwellings approved

32 decided (10+ homes)

81%

Change of use approved

133 decided

2,112

Total decisions

295 refused in 2025

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