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Planning in Sea Mills

Approved
89%
166 of 181 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sea Mills in the last 24 months, from Bristol City Council's planning register.

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Around Sea Mills

Postcode districts

BS9 466 applications in the last 12 monthsBS2 213 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Bristol City Council

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About Sea Mills

Sea Mills is a suburban area located 3.5 miles (6 km) north-west of Bristol city centre, nestled between the former villages of Shirehampton, Westbury-on-Trym, and Stoke Bishop. Positioned at the confluence of the River Trym and the River Avon, Sea Mills offers a mix of residential opportunities and community amenities, making it a relevant area for planning applications in Bristol. It sits within the City of Bristol district.

The area around Sea Mills has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sea Mills 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 Sea Mills, 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, 236 planning applications were submitted near Sea Mills. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

The most common types were tree works (78), full planning applications (70), outline applications (22). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Sea Mills?
In the last 24 months, 236 planning applications were submitted near Sea Mills. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Sea Mills?
The average planning decision time near Sea Mills is 44 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 Sea Mills?
The planning approval rate near Sea Mills is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Sea Mills?
The most common type of planning application near Sea Mills is tree works applications, with 78 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Sea Mills?
You can search and track planning applications near Sea Mills on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.