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Bristol developments clear planning conditions as region pursues rail-linked growth

Multiple Bristol schemes are submitting reserved-condition details, while North Somerset advances housing proposals and regional rail and planning policies move forward.

Bristol City Council's weekly planning list includes multiple applications to discharge reserved conditions on two approved developments.

At Access 18, BS11 8HT, two applications seek approval of BREEAM details reserved by conditions on permissions for industrial and commercial units [1], [2].

At the former Alide Hire Service site on Little George Street, BS2 9DQ, four applications cover noise mitigation, remediation strategy, sustainable drainage and overheating details for a major scheme that includes purpose-built student accommodation and flexible affordable workspace or community units [3], [4], [5], [6].

North Somerset Council's weekly list includes separate housing proposals. A modified Section 106 agreement relates to 14 self-build dwellings at the former Barrow Hospital site [9]. An outline application proposes up to 120 affordable dwellings, a community shop, public open space and sustainable urban drainage systems at Claverham [10].

These local applications coincide with wider planning and transport developments. The Cotswold Journal reported that government planning changes could allow thousands more homes near railway stations while giving pubs extra protection from conversion [7]. Separately, the Office of Rail and Road said it had pre-approved a framework track access agreement for Virgin Trains to operate up to 20 daily return services between London and Paris, Brussels or Amsterdam from 1 October 2030 to 31 December 2040 [8].

Sources

  1. Bristol City Council planning applications weekly list: Application for approval of details reserved by condition no. 25 (BREEAM) of permission 23/02047/F - Erection of 1no. industrial commercial unit (including ancillary offices) with associated lorry, van, car and cycle parking and associated landscaping and infrastructure.
  2. Bristol City Council planning applications weekly list: Application for approval of details reserved by condition no 48 (BREEAM) of permission 24/000964/X - Application of variation of condition 6, 7, 24, 25, 62 and 67 of permission 23/02044/X (Variation of conditions 2, 3, 15, 19, 25, 26 & 60 of permission 22/05654/X (which varied the hybrid permission 20/02903/P as varied by 22/05297/NMA) to facilitate minor amendments to the approved phased commercial/industrial development. Alterations include changes to highways works and the phasing / completion of the development.
  3. Bristol City Council planning applications weekly list: Application for approval of details reserved by condition 23 (Noise Mitigation Measures) of permission 24/03528/F - Redevelopment of site, comprising a demolition phase and a construction phase, including the demolition of existing building and structures and redevelopment of the site to provide for purpose-built student accommodation (Sui Generis Use) and flexible affordable workspace/community units (Class E/Class F1/Class F2) alongside ancillary amenity areas, new landscaped public realm, plant areas and cycle parking with on-street car parking and loading bay. (Major)
  4. Bristol City Council planning applications weekly list: Application for approval of details reserved by condition 19 (Remediation Strategy and Verification Plan) of permission 24/03528/F - Redevelopment of site, comprising a demolition phase and a construction phase, including the demolition of existing building and structures and redevelopment of the site to provide for purpose-built student accommodation (Sui Generis Use) and flexible affordable workspace/community units (Class E/Class F1/Class F2) alongside ancillary amenity areas, new landscaped public realm, plant areas and cycle parking with on-street car parking and loading bay. (Major)
  5. Bristol City Council planning applications weekly list: Application for approval of details reserved by condition 11 (Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS)) of permission 24/03528/F - Redevelopment of site, comprising a demolition phase and a construction phase, including the demolition of existing building and structures and redevelopment of the site to provide for purpose-built student accommodation (Sui Generis Use) and flexible affordable workspace/community units (Class E/Class F1/Class F2) alongside ancillary amenity areas, new landscaped public realm, plant areas and cycle parking with on-street car parking and loading bay. (Major)
  6. Bristol City Council planning applications weekly list: Application for approval of details reserved by condition 14 (Overheating) of permission 24/03528/F - Redevelopment of site, comprising a demolition phase and a construction phase, including the demolition of existing building and structures and redevelopment of the site to provide for purpose-built student accommodation (Sui Generis Use) and flexible affordable workspace/community units (Class E/Class F1/Class F2) alongside ancillary amenity areas, new landscaped public realm, plant areas and cycle parking with on-street car parking and loading bay. (Major)
  7. Cotswold Journal: Living near a railway station? Major change is coming with new government plans
  8. Office of Rail and Road news: Green light for Virgin Trains international services
  9. North Somerset Council planning weekly list: Modification of Section 106 legal agreement dated 12 January 2018 relating to planning permission 15/P/2302/F to re-calculate obligation due to changes in application (14no. dwellings to be self-build)
  10. North Somerset Council planning weekly list: Outline planning application, with all matters reserved except for strategic access, for the erection of up to 120 affordable dwellings (use class C3), the provision of a community shop (use class E), public open space, landscaping, green corridors, sustainable urban drainage systems and engineering works, with vehicular access off High Street.

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