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n PLANNING APPLICATIONS Knowle ward: Awaiting decision 18 Wellgarth Road BS4 2SZ Single storey rear extension to extend beyond the rear of the house by 4m, of maximum height 3.5m with eaves of 2.5m. 52 Beckington Road BS3 5EB Two storey side extension, loft conversion and rear dormer. 262 Redcatch Road BS3 5DX Attached dwelling house; demolition of garage. 22 Melbury Road BS4 2RP Non-material amendment following permission 17/01772/H: Amendment to roof design. 8 Selworthy Road BS4 2LF Rear and side kitchen extension to Victorian terraced house. Knowle ward: Decided 72 Woodbridge Road BS4 2EU Loft conversion with dormer windows to front and rear, and hip to gable conversion. Refused
Arnos Vale cemetery, Bath Road BS4 3EW Details in relation to conditions 2 (Further details structural connections) and 3 (Further details light fittings) of permission 18/06654/ LA: Pergola structure and lighting on terrace next to pavilion of Spielman Centre, and sliding glazed door to pavilion. Granted subj. to conditions 12 Copse Road BS4 2HZ Reduce height of laurel hedge by 1 metre; coppice Paulownia tree outside front door; fell ash centre of garden and replace with birch and rowan. Granted 120 Broadfield Road BS4 2UU Single storey rear extension to create annexe for use by close family members to extend beyond the rear of the house by 6m, of maximum height 3.7m with eaves of 2.3m high. Granted 62 Melbury Road BS4 2RP Single storey side and rear extension. Granted subject to conditions
Knowle, Totterdown, Windmill Hill 6 Beckington Road BS3 5EB Demolish garage; construct two storey side extension, alterations to rear windows and doors; raised decking area with steps to garden. Granted subject to conditions Windmill Hill ward: Awaiting decision
16 Nutgrove Avenue BS3 4QE Single storey rear extension. Windmill Hill ward: Decided
35 Almorah Road BS3 4QQ Loft conversion with addition of hip to gable and rear dormer extension. 3 Eldon Terrace/The Windmill, Windmill Hill BS3 4NZ Permission for existing use of the cellar to 3 Eldon Terrace as part of adjacent public house The Windmill (Use class A4) in excess of 10 years. 137 St John’s Lane BS3 5AE Single storey rear extension to ground floor flat; loft conversion with rear dormer to first floor flat. 30 St Johns Lane BS3 5A Details of condition 2 (Land
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contamination) attached to the prior approval 18/05651/COU: change of use of the ground floor from shops (Use class A1) to residential (Use class C3), 1 unit.
Former Arena site & Diesel Depot, Bath Road BS4 3DT Remove condition 33 (Provision of footbridge) attached to permission 15/06069/F. Granted subj. to conditions 11 Holmesdale Road BS3 4QL Single storey rear extension. Granted subject to conditions First floor flat, 254 Bath Road, Totterdown BS4 3EN Garden studio. Granted subject to conditions • The status of these applications may have changed since we went to press. Check for updates at planningonline.bristol.gov.uk
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HGVs are out of place on our narrow streets Open letter to Cllr Kye Dudd, cabinet lead for transport
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WOULD like to know what the council is doing to discourage vehicles (particularly HGVs) using the city as a through route, rather than using the motorway and trunk road network? I live in Totterdown, close to the Wells Road which is blighted by severe traffic congestion and pollution. These large vehicles, which pass just inches from the narrow pavements, place a massive burden on Totterdown, making the Wells Road seem more like an HGV motorway at times. My analysis of these vehicles clearly shows that a significant number use the A37 through the city centre and the M32 as a short cut to the motorway network, instead of using the road network
to the south of the city – presumably to save cost. These vehicles contribute nothing to the city but have a significant negative impact on a factors such as air pollution, road damage and congestion. I’m not sure if you have ever experienced cycling in close proximity to HGVs? It’s quite an intimidating experience, even for someone who has spent his life cycling. This has a number of effects, encouraging people to use cars instead of cycling or walking, and discouraging people from using local businesses. Crossing Wells Road (which is not well served for pedestrian crossings) can be a challenging and intimidating experience, and one not to be attempted with young children. Address supplied, Totterdown
Why can’t I dream a little? I’M ENCLOSING some verses – contemplations on the Year of the Pig 2019, on International
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Women’s Day 2019, for your consideration. I’m also wondering when we are going to have better planning and spending on public transport? Dial-a-ride gives me the chance of independent travel in Bristol, when I want more than screens for company, but for how much longer? April Foy, Lower Knowle Contemplation on the Year of the Pig 2019 Pigs might fly so why can’t I have a bench to rest on, at the bus stop as I wait to use my freedom pass? Pigs might fly so why can’t I catch a train direct from Temple Meads station to Lime Street, my native city in the grim Up North? Pigs might fly so why can’t I forget bus travel and trains settle for screens on tablet or TV Be part of the revolution in communication, why can’t I?
We can start to change climate IT’S ALWAYS a good weekend when the SBV comes through the door. It was good to read that you are keeping climate change at the fore and getting us to think of ways we can reduce our carbon footprints. Your comments about not being able to do anything about [emissions from] shipping got me thinking. It’s a tricky problem but I think there is something we can do. It came to me as I wrapped up a load of plastic tat for a nine-year-old’s birthday party that my daughter had chosen. All we have to do is consume less – particularly less plastic and stuff from China. I accept it’s a massive task to change a culture but your comments made me realise, we all feel we’ve done well getting rid of plastic straws and cutting back on plastic bags, but this is just the tip of the iceberg. JR, Totterdown
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