Planning

Planning in Cotham

In the last month Cotham had 24 new planning applications and 8 decisions worth knowing about within 0.6 miles of its middle, more than the middle Bristol area (11). That makes it the 7th busiest of 65 Bristol areas for planning. The biggest new scheme is 9 new homes at 43 Aberdeen Road (9 homes). Of the decisions, 7 were approved and 1 refused, while 82% were approved across Bristol.

BS6, Bristol · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Cotham

24new applicationslast 31 days

8decisions7 approved, 1 refused

7 of 65Bristol rank1st is the busiest

20new homes applied forin new applications

New applications

Planning applicationSat 3 Oct0.35 miles

Change of use at 38A Bath Buildings

Erection of a detached single-storey garden room within the rear garden of an existing ground/basement maisonette for incidental residential use as a home gym and hobby workshop. The building will be of insulated timber-frame construction with timber-clad elevations, double-glazed windows and doors, and a flat roof. No change of use is proposed.

38A Bath Buildings, Bristol, BS6 5PU
Planning applicationSat 3 Oct0.4 miles

New shared house (HMO) at 13 Wellington Avenue

Change of use from single dwelling (Use Class C3) to 4-bedroom HMO (Use Class C4).

13 Wellington Avenue, Bristol, BS6 5HP
Planning applicationSat 3 Oct0.4 miles

Planning application at 14 & 16 & 18 Jamaica Street

Replace existing main entrance door with new heavy duty aluminium frame with solid timber core panels.

14 & 16 & 18 Jamaica Street, Bristol, BS2 8JW
Planning applicationSat 3 Oct0.45 miles

New signs at 1 - 3 Chandos Road

New signage lettering on existing fascia and protruding sign to no.3.

1 - 3 Chandos Road, Bristol, BS6 6PG
Planning applicationFri 2 Oct0.45 miles

2 new homes at Rear Of 12 & 14 Woodstock Road

Construction of two dwellings and associated work (following demolition of existing garages).

Rear Of 12 & 14 Woodstock Road, Bristol, BS6 7EJ
Planning applicationWed 30 Sept (approx.)0.25 miles

Rear extension at 21 Fremantle Square

Side extensions to existing rear outshoot at lower ground and ground floors, new rear extension at first floor, internal and external alterations.

21 Fremantle Square, Bristol, BS6 5TN
Planning applicationTue 29 Sept (approx.)0.25 miles

Home extension or alteration at 44 Trelawney Road

Reduce height of boundary fencing to the side boundary line and replace the fencing on the front boundary with metal railings.

44 Trelawney Road, Bristol, BS6 6DZ
Planning applicationSat 26 Sept (approx.)0.6 miles

Planning application at 23 Horfield Road

Altered access, external and internal alterations including replacement windows associated with the renovation of the building and improved access.

23 Horfield Road, Bristol, BS2 8EA
Planning applicationWed 23 Sept (approx.)0.2 miles

Loft conversion at Newhaven, Kingsley Road

Roof extensions to accommodate conversion of loft for additional living accommodation.

Newhaven, Kingsley Road, Cotham, Bristol, BS6 6AF
Planning applicationTue 22 Sept (approx.)0.4 miles

New shared house (HMO) at 59 - 61 Stokes Croft

Change of use from offices (Use Class E) to a mixed-use development comprising two ground-floor commercial units (Use Class E) and two houses in multiple occupation (Use Class C4), including internal alterations, secondary glazing, cycle storage, and refuse and recycling storage.

59 - 61 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QP
Planning applicationMon 21 Sept (approx.)0.3 miles

New shared house (HMO) at 21 St Matthews Road

Conversion of garage to form additional bedroom with ensuite in sui generis HMO with associated external alterations.

21 St Matthews Road, Bristol, BS6 5TS
Planning applicationSun 20 Sept (approx.)0.45 miles

Side extension at 13C Tyne Road

Two storey side extension.

13C Tyne Road, Bristol, BS7 8EE
Planning applicationSat 19 Sept (approx.)0.5 miles

Loft conversion at Lyndale, Claremont Avenue

Two storey side extension with bay window, loft conversion and raised patio.

Lyndale, Claremont Avenue, Bristol, BS7 8JD
Planning applicationFri 18 Sept (approx.)0.1 miles

Demolition at 21 Sydenham Hill

Internal alterations at the ground and lower ground floor levels. Demolition of existing lean to and construction of a new single storey side extension at the lower ground floor level. Rebuild and repair of existing rear balcony and steps.

21 Sydenham Hill, Bristol, BS6 5SL
Planning applicationFri 18 Sept (approx.)0.6 miles

Rear extension at 10 Elgin Park

Demolition of existing single-storey rear extension and construction of raised decking area with timber canopy, balustrading and new rear French doors.

10 Elgin Park, Bristol, BS6 6RU
Planning applicationThu 17 Sept (approx.)0.5 miles

4 new homes at 115 Cromwell Road, Montpelier

Extension and subdivision to create 4 residential flats (Class C3).

115 Cromwell Road, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5EX
Planning applicationThu 17 Sept (approx.)0.6 miles

Change of use at 12 - 16 Bond Street

Change of use from Use Class E to Gaming Lounge (Sui Generis).

12 - 16 Bond Street, Bristol, BS1 3LU
Planning applicationThu 17 Sept (approx.)0.5 miles

Home extension or alteration at 78 York Road, Montpelier

Alterations to the front access walkway, external steps, and lower ground floor WC / Undercroft area. Replacement of windows and doors to the front and rear elevations.

78 York Road, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5QF
Planning applicationTue 15 Sept (approx.)0.5 miles

9 new homes at 43 Aberdeen Road

Partial demolition (with front and side facade retention), alteration and extension of existing dwelling house and outbuildings to form 9 new apartments

43 Aberdeen Road, Bristol, BS6 6HY
Planning applicationTue 15 Sept (approx.)0.6 miles

Demolition at 17 Richmond Avenue

Proposed side and rear extension including associated demolitions.

17 Richmond Avenue, Bristol, BS6 5ET
Planning applicationMon 14 Sept (approx.)0.5 miles

5 new homes at 111 & 113 Cromwell Road, Montpelier

Roof extensions and single storey rear extension and change of use to 5 dwellings.

111 & 113 Cromwell Road, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5EX
Planning applicationMon 14 Sept (approx.)0.3 miles

Planning application at Flat 7, 99C Redland Road

Replacement of failed double glazed windows.

Flat 7, 99C Redland Road, Bristol, BS6 6RA
Planning applicationSun 13 Sept (approx.)0.55 miles

Planning application at Redland Green School, Redland Court Road

External works including 4 no. external doors, resurfacing, perimeter fencing and controlled access gate

Redland Green School, Redland Court Road, Bristol, BS6 7EH
Planning applicationSat 12 Sept (approx.)0.4 miles

Loft conversion at First And Second Floor Flat, 37 Abbotsford Road

Proposed new side and rear dormers to existing maisonette apartment.

First And Second Floor Flat, 37 Abbotsford Road, Bristol, BS6 6EY

Decisions

Planning decisionMon 5 Oct0.6 miles

Approved: Demolition at 17 Richmond Avenue

Proposed side and rear extension including associated demolitions.

17 Richmond Avenue, Bristol, BS6 5ET
Planning decisionTue 22 Sept0.45 miles

Refused: Rear extension at 62 Salisbury Road, Redland

Erection of ground floor rear and side extension.

62 Salisbury Road, Redland, Bristol, BS6 7AT
Planning decisionThu 17 Sept0.55 miles

Approved: Rear extension at 6 Shaftesbury Avenue

Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing kitchen extension.

6 Shaftesbury Avenue, Bristol, BS6 5LX
Planning decisionThu 17 Sept0.55 miles

Approved: New signs at 111 Whiteladies Road

Installation of new shop frontage including replacement glazing, entrance door and non-illuminated signage within the fascia zone above the shopfront.

111 Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2PB
Planning decisionThu 17 Sept0.55 miles

Approved: Loft conversion at 10 Auburn Road

Loft conversion with side dormer extension.

10 Auburn Road, Bristol, BS6 6LS
Planning decisionThu 17 Sept0.55 miles

Approved: New signs at 111 Whiteladies Road

Display of 1no. non-illuminated fascia sign comprising individual lettering spelling the company name and logo; 1no. non-illuminated projecting sign.

111 Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2PB
Planning decisionWed 16 Sept0.2 miles

Approved: Planning application at 14A Eastfield Road, Cotham

Replacement of existing back door on North-East elevation to be replaced with a window, and Central window of the bay window opening onto the South-West courtyard to be replaced with a backdoor.

14A Eastfield Road, Cotham, Bristol, BS6 6AA
Planning decisionMon 14 Sept0.45 miles

Approved: Rear extension at 17 Kersteman Road

Side and rear extension.

17 Kersteman Road, Bristol, BS6 7BX

Plus 15 minor items, such as tree work notices, on Cotham’s main page.

What kind of plans

Kind of plan	Last month
Rear extension	5
New homes	4
Loft conversion	4
Demolition	3
New shared house (HMO)	3
New signs	3
Change of use	2
Home extension or alteration	2

Cotham against Bristol

Last month	Cotham	Middle Bristol area
Applications and decisions	32	11
New applications	24	7
Decisions	8	5
New homes applied for	20	0
Approval rate	88%	82% (all Bristol)

Applications and decisions worth knowing about; minor items such as tree work aren’t counted. An approval rate needs at least three decisions.

Nearby areas

Area	All	New	Decided	Approved	Refused
Kingsdown	44	25	19	12	4
Redland	40	26	14	12	2
Victoria Park	40	27	13	11	2
St Pauls	33	22	11	9	2
Cotham	32	24	8	7	1
Bishopston	30	16	14	11	3
Montpelier	22	18	4	3	1

See every Bristol area ranked, and the biggest housing schemes, on the planning in Bristol page. Figures come from the councils’ public planning records; tap any application for the details and the council’s own page.

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Questions people ask

How many planning applications are there in Cotham?

In the last month there were 24 new applications and 8 decisions worth knowing about within 0.6 miles of the middle of Cotham, ranking it 7th of 65 Bristol areas. The middle Bristol area had 11.

Are planning applications approved in Cotham?

In the last month 7 were approved and 1 refused near Cotham (88% approved). Across Bristol, 82% of decided applications were approved.

What is the biggest planning application in Cotham?

In the last month, the biggest was 9 new homes at 43 Aberdeen Road: 9 homes, applied for on 15 Sept.