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 Reaction to BCC Clean Air Zone plans From The Bishopston Society’s Clean Air Bishopston team 12th November 2019 Summary: We are pleased a CAZ policy has finally been produced. But we’re concerned that ...
12 November 2019
... that high rise buildings will enhance the character and function of Fishponds? By contrast, Draft Policy DC3 :LOCAL CHARACTER AND DISTINCTIVENESS recommends ' An appropriate response to local character ...
20 May 2019
The 7 page document submitted by Sustrans in response to the consultation on the West of England JLTP4 is very well considered and recommended reading for anyone concerned about prioritising other forms ...
08 April 2019
Large areas of central Bristol exceed the legal limits set for Nitrous oxide pollutants and particulates. The details of these data and the plans for reducing  levels to comply with the law can all be ...
29 October 2018
So what are we doing about transport bugbears and the resource wastage, and how can you help? We want:- to rekindle the enthusiasm and commitment to rethink how our streets are designed and managed ...
04 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
Proposal: Demolition of the former bus depot in Muller Road, erection of a new Lidl store and associated works. TBS has a generally neutral view on this but makes suggestions that would go some way towards ...
12 February 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
... Refused (March 9th 2018). Original TBS response to this prposal is given below: We object to this application on the grounds that the proposed extension fills the whole of the rear garden, which is already ...
10 December 2017
It is clear from the plans and the extensive objections received from local residents and users of the Ardagh Pavilion that the proposals have been designed without proper consultation and that there are ...
23 October 2017
This is an interesting re use of a tiny existing garage site. We have no concerns about introducing a residential use. However the house has a total internal area of 64m2 which is substantially below the ...
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
... neighbours and the street scene. We recommend refusal. Update on TBS response (Nov 2nd 2017) to submission of revised plan: The revisions to the roof shape of the proposed extension do little to resolve ...
23 October 2017
The proposals for 147-149 Gloucester Road are well considered and represent a significant vote of confidence in the Gloucester Road. It has to be said that this injection of confidence would bring ...
01 March 2017
Gavin Spittlehouse develops the detail on pollution locally with a story about back garden gadget-based measurements, and gives his views on how we can respond. A great deal of interest was expressed ...
21 February 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
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 applications! 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
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
The Bishopston Society is very concerned about this conversion proposal into three flats. The internal arrangements are not satisfactory in terms of access, fire escape, daylighting and do not comply ...
21 April 2016
Planning Application16/00551/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
BRUNEL HOUSE, CITY OF BRISTOL, COLLEGE ROAD, BISHOPSTON, BRISTOL 15/06289/F Revised proposal for 94no. residential units including a new-build block of 34no. flats. Further to our earlier comments ...
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
BRUNEL HOUSE, CITY OF BRISTOL, COLLEGE ROAD,  BISHOPSTON,  BRISTOL    15/06289/F 103 residential dwellings including the conversion of Brunel House and new-build block of 40 flats. This proposal marks ...
08 January 2016
447 GLOUCESTER ROAD Application No. 15/04292/F The Bishopston Society is extremely interested in this application for a change of use to a micro-pub.  This is a novel concept and small scale and locally ...
16 October 2015
A licensing application has been made for sales up to 4 o'clock in the morning, within the Cumulative Impact Area. The Bishopston Society is requesting refusal  :   Applicant name: Mr Imram ...
01 May 2015
GCCC FLOODLIGHTING 14/05030/F Further to our earlier comments, we note that the proposals for floodlighting have been further researched and the following conclusions reached :           - Alternatives ...
23 April 2015
13 CLARE AVENUE - 15/01118/H Following further revisions to the original design, the Bishopston Society's latest response is as follows  :   We are writing further to our earlier comments on the ...
23 April 2015
48 SHADWELL ROAD 15/01120/H The Bishopston Society is very concerned that this proposal for a whole additional floor to be provided within a large flat roof dormer would be detrimental to the appearance ...
19 March 2015
3 CLAREMONT ROAD-15/00421/F This is the proposed conversion of a 6 bed house into an HMO for 7/8 persons. The Bishopston Society objects to this application on the basis that having another HMO ...
19 March 2015