Cribbs/Patchway New Neighbourhood
The plans below show the new neighbourhood planned for the Cribbs Causeway/Patchway area, as described in South Gloucestershire Council’s Core Strategy document in December 2010 (left) and December 2011 (right):
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A more detailed plan was published as part of the public consultation on the Cribbs Causeway/Patchway New Neighbourhood Draft Supplementary Planning Document in November 2012:
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Public Consultations
Public Consultation on the Cribbs Causeway/Patchway New Neighbourhood Draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)
Consultation open: 26th Nov 2012 to 1st Feb 2013
Comments received will inform the production of the final Supplementary Planning Document for the Cribbs/Patchway New Neighbourhood, which is anticipated to be adopted by the Council in early 2013, following the adoption of the Council’s Core Strategy document. Once adopted, the SPD will set out the design principles the Council will use in determining any planning applications for these New Neighbourhoods and they will identify the infrastructure required to support the needs of the new communities living there.
Character Areas of the New Neighbourhood
The December 2011 edition of the Core Strategy, which is currently being reviewed by an independent inspector, identifies the following “character areas”:
New Charlton
An area of new mixed development for approximately 3,700 dwellings with supporting community and social facilities, and incorporating strategic open spaces.
This area includes land south of Filton Airfield (from Charlton Common west to the A4018), land north of the airfield (but excluding Charlton Hayes) and land released through the proposed redevelopment of the airfield.
Cribbs Causeway
An area of further development and diversification, including approximately 1,000 dwellings post-2021, for future designation as a sub-regional centre.
Haw Wood
A new residential community to the west of the A4018 for approximately 1,000 dwellings, including sporting and community facilities and strategic green infrastructure.
Analysis of Housing Numbers
The December 2010 Core Strategy foresaw 1,750 dwellings in the “south of airfield” and Cribbs Causeway areas.
The December 2011 Core Strategy forsees 5,700 new dwellings in the Cribbs/Patchway new neighbourhood, an increase of 3,950 dwellings over the December 2010 edition.
Note: The Haw Wood area did not feature in the December 2010 edition.
Within the New Charlton area, 1,100 dwellings are to be built by Persimmon south of the airfield at Fishpool Hill – these were already planned prior to the announcement of the airfield’s closure – leaving 2,600 to be built on land currently within the boundary of the airfield.
The Cribbs/Patchway New Neighbourhood doesn’t include Charlton Hayes, where 2,400 dwellings are now planned, an increase of 200 over the figure in the December 2010 Core Strategy. The total number of new dwellings planned for the Patchway district ward by 2026 is therefore 8,100.
Planning Applications (South Gloucestershire Council)
Land off Catbrain Hill
Applicants: Persimmon Homes And Ashfield Land
PT10/3060/F – Received 10th November 2010; Approved 22nd August 2012
Demolition of existing dwelling to allow for a redevelopment comprising 51 no. dwellings with parking, access, open space and landscaping.
Cedar Lodge Kennels, Charlton Common, Brentry
Applicants: Mr Tim And Ann Wood
PT11/1805/O – Received 6th June 2011; Refused 14th August 2012; Appeal rejected 22nd January 2013
Erection of 13 no. dwellings (Outline) with access to be determined. All other matters reserved.
PT13/0404/O – Received 7th February 2013
Erection of 13 no. dwellings (Outline) with access to be determined. All other matters reserved (Resubmission of PT11/1805/O).
Land At Wyck Beck Road And Fishpool Hill
View Fishpool Hill: Proposed Development in a larger map
Applicants: Persimmon Homes And Ashfield Land
PT12/1930/O – Received 7th June 2012
Mixed use development across 53.80 hectares of land comprising up to 1,100 new dwellings (Use Class C3) a local centre (Use Classes A1,A2,A3,D1,D2) a primary school together with supporting infrastructure and facilities including: new vehicular access with Wyck Beck Road, public open space and landscaping. Outline application including access with all other matters reserved.
Cribbs/Patchway New Neighbourhood in the Media
Persimmon Homes unveils plans for major new housing estate on Bristol’s outskirts
21st January 2011 | Bristol Evening Post
A building firm has announced it is drawing up plans for a major new housing estate on the outskirts of Bristol. Persimmon Homes is planning to build about 1,000 homes on land it already owns in South Gloucestershire. The empty land on Fishpool Hill overlooks the Filton Airfield and is close to Cribbs Causeway.
Residents demand answers over land
2nd April 2011 | Bristol Evening Post
People living near Filton airfield say they are being kept in the dark over plans for development on their doorstep after workers started clearing land near Charlton Common. Residents of Paynes Orchard, on the south side of the airfield, said the workers turned up more than a week ago and started removing trees and levelling the ground.
Massive housing estate planned alongside airfield
8th December 2011 | Bristol Evening Post
A house building firm has unveiled plans for a massive new housing estate alongside Filton Airfield. Persimmon Homes has announced it is staging a public exhibition so people living in the area can get to see the plans for the new estate for themselves.
Councillors urged to reject plan for homes by Filton Airfield
5th March 2013 | Bristol Post
Bristol councillors are being urged to recommend refusal for 1,100 new homes to be built on land bordering Filton Airfield because of the impact of extra traffic on existing roads.
