Extensions outnumber new-build homes in latest Bristol and South Gloucestershire planning lists

Bristol City Council’s latest planning applications weekly list includes six residential proposals, of which five are extensions and one is a new-build home, the council list shows [1][2][3][4][5][9].

The new-build application is for a two-storey dwelling house on land to the side and rear of 7 Princes Place, BS7 [1]. Extension proposals include a single-storey rear extension at 32 Falmouth Road, BS7 [2]; a single-storey side and two-storey rear extension at 17 Bexley Road, BS16 [3]; a single-storey rear extension at 43 Stoke Grove, BS9 [4]; a single-storey rear extension at 78 Shaldon Road, BS7 [5]; and a rear infill single-storey extension at 14 Cooperage Road, BS5 [9].

South Gloucestershire Council’s latest planning weekly list includes three further residential extension applications, the council list shows [6][7][8]. These are for a two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension at 8 Wesley Avenue, Hanham [6]; a single-storey rear extension at 7 Brayne Court, Longwell Green [7]; and a single-storey side/rear extension at 19 Kingsleigh Court, Kingswood [8].

Across both councils’ lists, eight of the nine proposals seek to enlarge existing properties rather than create new dwellings [1][2][3][4][5][9][6][7][8].