This section offers an overview of the policies of The Bishopston Society as they apply to the whole of our work on planning, including individual application s, wider developments and licensing. This should ...
21 February 2013
Welcome to our Planning section, revamped May 2018 to coincide with the launch of our new planning portal. A major part of the "core business" of The Bishopston Society concerns the built environment in ...
29 December 2012
... elements of the vibrancy of Bishopston - but we are conscious of the cumulative impact of multiple venues. Hence our aim is to monitor licensing application s and make representations accordingly. The articles ...
29 November -0001
This section provides a commentary on planning application s and developments and the work we do in this area. From June 2018 it relies on links to our new planning portal for details of specific applications, ...
27 May 2018
29 November -0001
Application Summary: Address: 102 Gloucester Road Bishopston Bristol BS7 8BN Proposal: Construction of 9 x (2 bedroom flats) over extended ground floor retail area, following part demolition of ground ...
14 June 2019
Back in November 2018, The Bishopston Society responded with a strongly worded objection to a planning application for two industrial units and a storage unit at 18C Merton Road - an application which ...
11 February 2019
We have continued to scrutinise planning application s in recent weeks whilst preparing to relaunch our Planning Portal.
Details of the following cases can be found on our Portal: please follow the ...
07 November 2018
Recent planning application s we've scrutinised include a crop of ugly conversions that appear to be part of a pattern, more cafés proposed for Gloucester Road, and other proposals.
Below is a summary ...
26 May 2018
Application Summary Address: 48 Egerton Road Bristol BS7 8HL Proposal: Loft conversion including dormer extension and roof alteration
This application is the latest of a rash of boxy roof dormer developments ...
26 March 2018
Application Summary Address: 28 & 30 Cranbrook Road Bristol BS6 7BW Proposal: Works to front and rear roofslopes of each house to facilitate loft conversions.
Whilst we accept that a great deal ...
26 March 2018
Application Summary. Address: 102 Gloucester Road Bishopston Bristol BS7 8BN Proposal: Convert shipping container into juice/wrap/sandwich serving bar.
The Bishopston Society is concerned about ...
12 March 2018
Application Summary Address: 215A Gloucester Road Bishopston Bristol BS7 8NN Proposal: Extension to flat above ground floor shop.
Comments: We object to this application to extend the front of ...
04 March 2018
... the Planning Application Comments: We understand that Lidl were granted permission in 2016 for a store of 1465m2 on the Brunel site directly alongside and that they would prefer a larger store. This site ...
12 February 2018
Application Summary Address: 24 Kellaway Avenue Bristol BS6 7XR Proposal: Outline Planning Permission for the change of use of vacant land to accommodate a new 2 bedroom 2 storey dwelling with off street ...
23 January 2018
Application Summary Address: 89 Birchall Road Bristol BS6 7TT Proposal: First floor extension over existing ground floor extension.
Update. Despite our objections to this application (see below) the ...
23 January 2018
Application Summary Address: 13 Nottingham Road Bristol BS7 9DH Proposal: Single storey rear extension and creation of an enlarged raised terrace
Customer Details Name: The Bishopston Society
Comments ...
23 January 2018
Application Summary Address: 52 Bishop Road Bristol BS7 8LT Proposal: Demolition of existing garage and rear conservatory and construction of a side and rear extension.
Customer Details Name: The ...
23 January 2018
Application Summary Address: 344 - 346 Gloucester Road Horfield Bristol BS7 8TP Proposal: Extension of building over existing service yard to create two new apartments.
Customer Details Name: The ...
22 January 2018
Application Summary Address: 24 Nevil Road Bristol BS7 9EQ Proposal: Proposed new L shape loft conversion with new fenestration. Cedar cladding to ground floor.
N.B. This application has now (Feb ...
22 January 2018
Planning Application 17/05961/CP
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use or development - Loft Conversion.
We are concerned to see yet another house being extended in ...
10 December 2017
Planning Application 17/05639/F
Demolish existing outbuildings and construct a new dwelling to continue the existing terrace of houses. Hip to gable roof extension to No. 10.
We consider that the ...
10 December 2017
Planning Application 17/04018/F
Proposed extension over existing garage and construct a 2no. bedroom two storey single dwelling house adjoining.
We have no concerns about the proposal for two additional ...
10 December 2017
Planning Application 17/05315/F
Erection of a one storey rear extension and associated increase in occupants from 5-bed (Use Class C4) to 7-bed (House in Multiple Occupation).
Update on this application: ...
10 December 2017
... significant practical problems.
We suggest that the application be withdrawn and the design reviewed in the light of consultation with the community at large.
We would also question the robustness ...
23 October 2017
... not against the design in principle but it should be adjusted to comply with national planning requirements.
Update: Nov 21st, from BCC Planing Department:
Application No. 17/04008/F Site Address: ...
23 October 2017
We are concerned that the proposed dwelling is extremely tight on the site, but our main concern is regarding the off-street parking bay which is 10/11m wide, ugly and impractical.
It would result ...
23 October 2017
The Bishopston Society is very concerned about the weakness of Permitted Development legislation and its interpretation by planning officers on the ground.
PD for roof extensions clearly states that ...
23 October 2017
We consider that this application is too large, too tall, too close to the boundary and does not take consideration of the amenity of no. 101 alongside.
The planning drawings make no reference to the ...
23 October 2017
Planning application 16/06887/H
Proposed second floor rear extension/addition to existing rear annexe.
The Bishopston Society is concerned about this application, both in respect of the proposed ...
03 February 2017
Planning application 17/00166/H
First floor side extension over existing single storey extension and erection of two storey side extension.
Whilst this application is an improvement on the earlier ...
03 February 2017
Planning application 16/06307/F
Proposed new 2 storey 2 bed dwelling.
The Bishopston Society objects to this application for a new 2 bedroom 4 person house proposed on the side garden area of 119 ...
15 December 2016
Planning application 16/05364/F
Change of use and conversion and extension of existing first floor (Use Class B1) and addition of two storeys within roof and roof extension, to provide nine apartments. ...
15 November 2016
Planning application 16/05386/F
Partial demolition of existing building and erection of 2 and 3 storey building comprising 8 one, two and three bedroom flats (1no. one bedroom; 6. two bedroom and 1no. ...
26 October 2016
Planning Application 16/04531/H
Proposed roof extension to create additional living space.
We are not objecting to this application but have two comments :
1. The proposed window in the new front ...
24 October 2016
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25 August 2016
Planning Application 16/03139/F
349-353 Gloucester Road Horfield Bristol BS7 8TG Proposed change of use to A4 including internal alterations, new M & E equipment and kitchen extract
Neil Embleton, ...
19 August 2016
Planning Application 16/03865/F
Change of use and conversion and extension of existing first floor (Use Class B1) and addition of two storeys within roof and roof extension, to provide nine apartments. ...
19 August 2016
Plannng Application 16/03350/H
Loft Extension with rear balcony, ground floor rear extension, new front porch.
The Society is extremely concerned about the impact of this application on the neighbours, ...
19 August 2016
The Bishopston Society does not object to all planning application s!
Here are some recent applications where we found ourselves in favour of the proposed changes :
149 Longmead Avenue (16/02753/HX) ...
01 July 2016
Planning Application 16/02075/H
Loft conversion and partial rear extension.
The Bishopston Society are concerned about the impact of the proposed dormer window, which is large and extremely square/boxy. ...
01 July 2016
Planning Application 16/02546/CP
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed roof extensions.
The Society is extremely concerned about both the general principle and the actual ...
01 July 2016
Planning Application 16/02672/H
Drop curb outside of 186 Ashley Down Road, remove garden wall and pave front garden to convert into off street parking.
We are concerned that there is a conflict between ...
01 July 2016
The Bishopston Society is concerned about the height and bulk of this proposal at second floor level in close proximity to the rear of 389 and 391 Gloucester Road.
We consider that the building as ...
10 May 2016
The Bishopston Society is concerned about this application for a bulky 2 storey side extension, full width dormer to the rear and the loss of the hip end and two chimneys to the roof.
The size and ...
21 April 2016
A public consultation meeting will be held between 1 – 8pm on Monday 25th April at the Memorial Ground. J D Wetherspoon will be presenting their revised proposals for 349 Gloucester Road in advance of ...
21 April 2016
The Bishopston Society has given this application careful consideration and is concerned about the proposal for an external balcony at first floor level which would overlook the rear garden of 133 Ashley ...
21 April 2016
... with Building Regulations. We consider that this application is overdevelopment and totally inappropriate. We recommend refusal.
Update : This application was granted on 19 May 2016, subject to conditions. ...
21 April 2016
Planning Application 16/00551/H
Proposal: New two storey extension to side of existing house and new first floor extension over part of existing house.
The Bishopston Society are very concerned about ...
16 March 2016
Planning Application 16/00558/F
Proposal: Alteration to external facade to increase glazed area and internal refurbishment to provide food outlet with seating, creation of additional parking.
The ...
16 March 2016
Planning Application 16/00636/H
This application is for a substantial 2 storey rear extension. The Bishopston Society understand the thinking behind the decision to 'split' the extension visually into ...
16 March 2016
... on the original application , The Bishopston Society would like to register its remaining concerns with the revised application.
We accept that the new-build block has been reduced from 40no. to 34no. ...
09 March 2016
The Bishopston Society objects to this further planning application from Wetherspoons and the full text of our letter of objection to the Planning Department follows:
We are extremely concerned ...
29 January 2016
After submissions from TBS (see here) and also from many local residents objecting to this application , the BCC planning department has reached the decision to refuse it. The reasons for their refusal ...
27 January 2016
... the existing parking problems within the local area.
In conclusion, whilst we are fully supportive of bringing Brunel House back into residential use, we would recommend refusal of this application as ...
08 January 2016
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23 April 2016
