A golf club near Bristol has submitted plans to develop a nine-hole par-three course and driving range, part of the dozens of planning applications Bristol City Council reviews weekly. Alongside this, recent proposals include four new houses in Horfield for bedsits and a recycling plant expansion. Here’s a rundown of some standout applications submitted to the council over the past seven days.
Each week, the local authority validates numerous applications, which we’ve sifted through to highlight notable ones. Once validated, these proposals are open for public inspection via Bristol City Council’s online planning portal, where anyone can submit comments in support or opposition. Most decisions are handled by planning officers under delegated powers, though some may go to elected councillors on planning committees. No decision dates have been set for the applications below.
Golf Course Expansion
Filton Golf Club, located on the edge of Bristol and straddling the South Gloucestershire border, seeks to amend prior planning approval to build a nine-hole par-three course and a standalone driving range. Established in 1909 with an 18-hole championship course since 1912, the club aims to enhance its offerings.
Consultants noted in planning documents that this builds on a 2019 approval, stating, “The development will deliver vital new golf facilities in an eco-friendly setting, featuring over 600 new trees, additional woodland, and wetland planting to boost aesthetics and biodiversity. It will create a sustainable, enjoyable space for visitors and benefit local wildlife.” Submitted to both Bristol and South Gloucestershire councils, South Glos will make the final call.
Four Houses for Bedsits
A plan to construct four houses at 46-48 Constable Road in Horfield would create homes in multiple occupation (HMOs) for up to 24 residents, with each featuring three double bedrooms. The site, previously home to a pair of semi-detached houses demolished over 13 years ago, would become a terraced row.
Agents argued in planning documents, “This won’t lead to an excessive concentration of HMOs locally or street-wide. It’s sustainable development with no significant environmental downsides, and any harm is outweighed by the benefits.”
Recycling Plant Upgrade
Bristol & Avon Transport Recycling proposes a new wash plant at its Severn Road base in Hallen to process construction and demolition materials. The facility would increase capacity from 250,000 to 450,000 tonnes annually and extend operations to 24 hours a day to meet rising demand.
Planning documents assert, “Given the industrial area and distance from homes, the longer hours won’t cause notable disruption.” The plant aims to bolster construction material recovery, aligning with local needs.
These applications, now under review, reflect a mix of recreational, residential, and industrial ambitions shaping Bristol’s landscape.
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