Change in Bristol is happening quickly: an extra 54,200 jobs, 36,500 new homes and 26.6% increase in population (population projections explained) by 2026. The Bristol Development Framework (BDF) will guide this significant growth over the next 20 years.

The BDF will gradually replace the Local Plan and associated documents. The BDF consists of a set of short, separate planning policy documents that can be produced independently of one another and reviewed when needed.

The main components of the BDF and links to pages detailing their content and progress are set out below. A programme for preparation of these documents is set out in the Local Development Scheme (see below) along with an illustrative timeframe (timeframe is up to date at the time of publication and subject to revision).

Quick Link:

• BDF community involvement event - July 2008
• BDF community involvement event - August 2008

Core Strategy

The Core Strategy sets out the council's strategic approach to shaping the future of the city. 

• Core Strategy Preferred Options
• Core Strategy Sustainability Appraisal
• Previous stages in production of the Core Strategy
• Core Strategy evidence base

Waste Strategy

A joint Waste Development Plan Document is being prepared to determine the way that Bristol and surrounding authorities will deal with waste over the next 20 years or more.

Development Control Policies

The timetable for preparation of this document is set out in the Local Development Scheme (see below).

Site Specific Allocations

The timetable for preparation of this document is set out in the Local Development Scheme (see below).

Supplementary Planning Documents

The council has 10 fully adopted Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs), which provide further detail to planning policy in the adopted 1997 Local Plan and 2003 Proposed Alterations. 

Statement of Community Involvement 

The Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) establishes the council's strategy and methods for involving people in the preparation of planning documents and the process of emerging development proposals. 

Local Development Scheme 

The Local Development Scheme (LDS) is the programme for preparation of documents in the Bristol Development Framework. A revised LDS was approved by Cabinet in March 2007.

Annual Monitoring Report 

The Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) is published yearly, reporting on progress of the production of documents in the Bristol Development Framework, and the extent to which key objectives of the Bristol Local Plan (in future the BDF) are being achieved.

BDF Updates

If you or your organisation wish to be directly contacted by the planning policy team to learn about the latest involvement & consultation events, emergence or adoption of BDF planning documents and any important news relating to the BDF, join the BDF consultation database.

To join either E-mail: bdf@bristol.gov.uk or phone 0117 903 6693 and give your details.

We wish to involve and consult people electronically, through our website and via E-mail. This allows us to quickly and cost effectively circulate information. However, hard copies of documents and update letters can be sent if you do not have a useable E-mail.