Development Control Committees

Introduction

Planning applications, which are not decided by officers under delegated powers, are referred to a Development Control Committee for a decision by councillors.

There are three Development Control Committees:

• Development Control (Central) Committee.
• Development Control (North) Committee.
• Development Control (South and East) Committee.

The Development Control Planning Committee Areas Map (pdf, 130 KB) shows which wards are covered by each committee.

How do I find out which applications are going to committee?

• Contact us.
• Search Date Actual Committee at Planning Online.
• View the agenda for each meeting.

When and where are meetings held?

Committee meetings are usually held at 2pm on a Wednesday afternoon in The Council House (unless otherwise stated).

See Council - minutes, agendas and reports for details of meeting dates and agendas. 

Where and when can I view the committee report?

• Go to Planning Online (five working days before the committee meeting).
• Go to Council - minutes, agendas and reports (48 hours before the meeting).
• The Council House, College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TR - Reception Area (five working days before committee).

How do I have my say?

If you have made a comment, we will let you know that the application is going to committee, seven days before the committee date.

If you wish to make a statement or submit a petition to the committee, contact the Democratic Services Team by 12noon on the day before the meeting.

For further information on making statements see:

•  Making representations at council meetings.
•  Having your say at Bristol City Council's Development Control Committees. (pdf, 111 KB)

When will decisions be made?

At the meeting, statements are read prior to each relevant application. The Chair may then ask the planning officer to introduce the application and respond to any points raised. The committee will then discuss the application and make a decision.

How do I find out the Committee's decision?

 After the meeting you can:

• contact us
• view the application details at Planning Online
• view the final draft minutes  five working days after the meeting.

Contact

Contact us if you:

• have any queries about making a statement or submitting a petition at a meeting or
• if you would like to attend and have special needs.