- 18-19, 24 May 2004 local public inquiry to hear representations to make a Stopping up Order of Suspension bridge Road in order to build the Visitor Centre under section 247 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
- 2001: Planning Application 01/02376/F (Erection of two storey building to accommodate Visitors Centre, ancillary staff facilities and public lavatories for the Clifton Suspension Bridge), 01/02375/LC (Demolition of existing public toilets). Granted June 2003.