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Planning in Cribbs Causeway

Approved
94%
63 of 66 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cribbs Causeway in the last 24 months, from South Gloucestershire Council's planning register.

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Around Cribbs Causeway

Postcode districts

BS10 168 applications in the last 12 monthsBS34 220 applications in the last 12 monthsBS35 282 applications in the last 12 monthsBS16 541 applications in the last 12 monthsBS30 262 applications in the last 12 monthsBS9 452 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: South Gloucestershire Council

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About Cribbs Causeway

Cribbs Causeway, located in South Gloucestershire just north of Bristol, is a prominent area known for its extensive out-of-town shopping and leisure amenities. The retail complex features a variety of facilities, including retail parks, supermarkets, an enclosed shopping centre, an ice rink, a Vue cinema, Hollywood Bowl for ten-pin bowling, and a gym, making it a key destination for both residents and visitors. This vibrant hub presents various opportunities for planning applications related to retail and recreational developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Cribbs Causeway a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Cribbs Causeway has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cribbs Causeway planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Cribbs Causeway, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 98 planning applications were submitted near Cribbs Causeway. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (30), full planning applications (26), amendments (12). 22 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Cribbs Causeway?
In the last 24 months, 98 planning applications were submitted near Cribbs Causeway. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Cribbs Causeway?
The average planning decision time near Cribbs Causeway is 65 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Cribbs Causeway?
The planning approval rate near Cribbs Causeway is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Cribbs Causeway?
The most common type of planning application near Cribbs Causeway is discharge of conditions, with 30 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Cribbs Causeway?
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