Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0130 2 Merton Road, Bristol, BS7 8TL
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-08)

Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation.

Type of application:

Full Planning Application

Applicant name:

MSJ Developments (Bristol) Ltd

Site address:

2 Merton Road, Bristol, BS7 8TL

Description of proposed development:

Erection of a second-floor extension to the above property, and the change of use to 5no.small houses in multiple occupation (Use Class C4); including creation of ancillary storage area.

Case Officer:

Section 62A Applications Team

Procedure:

Written Representations

Key dates:

Decision

Make a representation

The application can be inspected under the application plans and documents heading below.

You will be able to comment on this application until 2 December 2025.

Please base your comments on planning matters.

Please avoid the use of inflammatory, discriminatory or abusive comments

All representations made in connection with the development proposal will be made publicly available on the website shortly after the end of the representation period. The name of the individual author or organisation will be published however addresses, signatures and contact details will not be published. We advise you not to include any other personal information about yourself or others. Our Customer Privacy Notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/planning-inspectorate-privacy-notices/customer-privacy-notice) sets out how we handle personal data in accordance with the law.

Send your comments via email to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

or write to Section 62A Applications Team, Planning Inspectorate, 3rd Floor, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 6PN

Sending comments by email will enable us to deal with them more quickly.

Please include the application reference number S62A/2025/0130 and site address.

This application will be determined by an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State. Shortly after the close of the representation period the Planning Inspectorate will consider whether a hearing is necessary. In the event that a hearing is scheduled, and you would wish to speak at the hearing, you must make this request at the time you submit your written representations.

Where the application is to be considered at a hearing, notice of the date, time and venue for the hearing along with the name of the person holding the hearing, will be published on this website at least one week before the date of the hearing.

Application Plans and Documents
- 251001 cover letter PR002374 FINAL (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909e61dc22e4ed8b051842d/251001_cover_letter_PR002374_FINAL.pdf) (PDF, 897 KB, 35 pages)
- application form (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909e61ec22e4ed8b051842e/application_form_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 4.9 MB, 14 pages)
- BNG exemption form (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909e61e7a88fd270a95fd4d/BNG_exemption_form.pdf) (PDF, 926 KB, 3 pages)
- cil questions (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909e61e88a98da87e29225f/cil_questions.pdf) (PDF, 492 KB, 6 pages)
- Energy Statement (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909e61e14b040dfe829225e/Energy_Statement_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 1.2 MB, 8 pages)
- 1850-P-050 EXISTING SITE AND BLOCK PLAN REV A (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909e8ef14b040dfe8292263/1850-P-050_EXISTING_SITE_AND_BLOCK_PLAN_REV_A.pdf) (PDF, 365 KB, 1 page)
- 1850-P-051 EXISTING PLANS REV A (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909e8ef88a98da87e292263/1850-P-051_EXISTING_PLANS_REV_A.pdf) (PDF, 276 KB, 1 page)
- 1850-P-052 EXISTING ELEVATIONS REV A (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909e8ef14b040dfe8292264/1850-P-052_EXISTING_ELEVATIONS_REV_A.pdf) (PDF, 257 KB, 1 page)
- 1850-P-100 PROPOSED SITE AND BLOCK PLAN REV D (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909e8efc22e4ed8b0518432/1850-P-100_PROPOSED_SITE_AND_BLOCK_PLAN_REV_D.pdf) (PDF, 464 KB, 1 page)
- 1850-P-101 PROPOSED PLANS REV G (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909e8ef88a98da87e292264/1850-P-101_PROPOSED_PLANS_REV_G.pdf) (PDF, 992 KB, 1 page)
- 1850-P-102 PROPOSED PLANS REV E (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909e8efc22e4ed8b0518433/1850-P-102_PROPOSED_PLANS_REV_E.pdf) (PDF, 1.38 MB, 1 page)
- 1850-P-103 PROPOSED PLANS REV C (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909e8ef14b040dfe8292265/1850-P-103_PROPOSED_PLANS_REV_C.pdf) (PDF, 861 KB, 1 page)
- 1850-P-104 PROPOSED ELEVATIONS REV C (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909e8efb04a520c50518436/1850-P-104_PROPOSED_ELEVATIONS_REV_C.pdf) (PDF, 778 KB, 1 page)
- A2291 R01 2A Merton Road, Bristol - Noise Assessment for Planning (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909e8ef7a88fd270a95fd53/A2291_R01_2A_Merton_Road__Bristol_-_Noise_Assessment_for_Planning.pdf) (PDF, 3.01 MB, 31 pages)
- A2291 TN01 2A Merton Road ASHP Assessment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909e8efb04a520c50518437/A2291_TN01_2A_Merton_Road_ASHP_Assessment.pdf) (PDF, 407 KB, 4 pages)
- 20-Space-Amazon-Eco-Two-Tier-Information-Sheet (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909e8f088a98da87e292265/20-Space-Amazon-Eco-Two-Tier-Information-Sheet.pdf) (PDF, 2.08 MB, 1 page)
- 23 02268 F-PRELIMINARY RISK ASSESSMENT 1 OF 7 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909e8f1c22e4ed8b0518434/23_02268_F-PRELIMINARY_RISK_ASSESSMENT_1_OF_7-3471585_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 4.85 MB, 40 pages)
- 23 02268 F-PRELIMINARY RISK ASSESSMENT 2 OF 7 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909e8f314b040dfe8292268/23_02268_F-PRELIMINARY_RISK_ASSESSMENT_2_OF_7-3471574.pdf) (PDF, 25.4 MB, 35 pages)
- 23 02268 F-PRELIMINARY RISK ASSESSMENT 3 OF 7 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909e8f288a98da87e292266/23_02268_F-PRELIMINARY_RISK_ASSESSMENT_3_OF_7-3471575.pdf) (PDF, 714 KB, 25 pages)
- 23 02268 F-PRELIMINARY RISK ASSESSMENT 4 OF 7 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909e8f214b040dfe8292267/23_02268_F-PRELIMINARY_RISK_ASSESSMENT_4_OF_7-3471576.pdf) (PDF, 4.4 MB, 25 pages)
- 23 02268 F-PRELIMINARY RISK ASSESSMENT 5 OF 7 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909e8f37a88fd270a95fd54/23_02268_F-PRELIMINARY_RISK_ASSESSMENT_5_OF_7-3471577.pdf) (PDF, 27.4 MB, 25 pages)
- 23 02268 F-PRELIMINARY RISK ASSESSMENT 6 OF 7 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909e8ee88a98da87e292262/23_02268_F-PRELIMINARY_RISK_ASSESSMENT_6_OF_7-3471578.pdf) (PDF, 40.7 MB, 15 pages)
- 23 02268 F-PRELIMINARY RISK ASSESSMENT 7 OF 7 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6909e8f014b040dfe8292266/23_02268_F-PRELIMINARY_RISK_ASSESSMENT_7_OF_7-3471579.pdf) (PDF, 34 MB, 10 pages)
Questionnaire and supporting documents
- BCS8 - Delivering a Thriving Economy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6911ff1fbda892e068aa643d/BCS8_-_Delivering_a_Thriving_Economy_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 1.11 MB, 6 pages)
- BCS10 - Transport and Access Improvements (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6911ff1fe9348ac8fb54f4a1/BCS10_-_Transport_and_Access_Improvements.pdf) (PDF, 88.5 KB, 7 pages)
- BCS13 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6911ff1fece74c08fbaa643b/BCS13.pdf) (PDF, 171 KB, 3 pages)
- BCS14 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6911ff1f781a655bfd893eca/BCS14.pdf) (PDF, 248 KB, 5 pages)
- BCS15 - Sustainable Design and Construction (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6911ff1fe9348ac8fb54f4a2/BCS15_-_Sustainable_Design_and_Construction.pdf) (PDF, 61.1 KB, 3 pages)
- BCS16 - Flood Risk and Water Management (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6911ff1fece74c08fbaa643c/BCS16_-_Flood_Risk_and_Water_Management.pdf) (PDF, 60.7 KB, 3 pages)
- BCS18 - Housing Type (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6911ff1fbda892e068aa643e/BCS18_-_Housing_Type.pdf) (PDF, 92.9 KB, 3 pages)
- BCS20 - Effective and Efficient Use of Land (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6911ff1fece74c08fbaa643d/BCS20_-_Effective_and_Efficient_Use_of_Land.pdf) (PDF, 221 KB, 5 pages)
- BCS21 - Quality Urban Design (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6911ff1fcf24e9250d893ec4/BCS21_-_Quality_Urban_Design.pdf) (PDF, 110 KB, 5 pages)
- BCS23 - Pollution (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6911ff1fbda892e068aa643f/BCS23_-_Pollution.pdf) (PDF, 52.5 KB, 2 pages)
- BCS5 - Housing Provision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6911ff1fe9348ac8fb54f4a3/BCS5_-_Housing_Provision.pdf) (PDF, 139 KB, 8 pages)
- DM19- Development and Nature Conservation (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69120017663088df8f54f4a0/DM19-_Development_and_Nature_Conservation.pdf) (PDF, 3.06 MB, 3 pages)
- DM23 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69120017781a655bfd893ecf/DM23.pdf) (PDF, 2.51 MB, 5 pages)
- DM26 - Local Character and Distinctiveness 2 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69120017cf24e9250d893ec6/DM26_-_Local_Character_and_Distinctiveness__2_.pdf) (PDF, 116 KB, 4 pages)
- DM27 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69120018ece74c08fbaa643f/DM27.pdf) (PDF, 116 KB, 4 pages)
- DM29 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69120018bda892e068aa6441/DM29.pdf) (PDF, 106 KB, 4 pages)
- DM30 - Alterations to Existing Buildings (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69120018663088df8f54f4a1/DM30_-_Alterations_to_Existing_Buildings.pdf) (PDF, 106 KB, 2 pages)
- DM32 - Recycling and Refuse (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69120018663088df8f54f4a2/DM32_-_Recycling_and_Refuse.pdf) (PDF, 92.3 KB, 4 pages)
- DM33 - Pollution Control, Air Quality and Water Quality (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69120018e9348ac8fb54f4a6/DM33_-_Pollution_Control__Air_Quality_and_Water_Quality.pdf) (PDF, 113 KB, 3 pages)
- DM35 - Noise Mitigation (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69120018e9348ac8fb54f4a7/DM35_-_Noise_Mitigation.pdf) (PDF, 113 KB, 3 pages)
- HMO SPD - Adopted - Final - Nov 2020 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69120018bda892e068aa6442/HMO_SPD_-_Adopted_-_Final_-_Nov_2020.pdf) (PDF, 865 KB, 27 pages)
- Informative Note 2025 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69120018ece74c08fbaa6440/Informative_Note_2025.pdf) (PDF, 129 KB, 1 page)
- LPA GUIDANCE - ENGLAND. (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6912052f781a655bfd893ed8/LPA_GUIDANCE_-_ENGLAND_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 3.45 MB, 37 pages)
- Property History Planning Register (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69120018e9348ac8fb54f4a8/Property_History_Planning_Register.pdf) (PDF, 92.8 KB, 2 pages)
- S62A Questionnaire (application) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69120019ece74c08fbaa6441/S62A_Questionnaire__application__Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 210 KB, 6 pages)
- S62A 2025 0090 Decision Notice and Statement of Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69120019e9348ac8fb54f4a9/S62A_2025_0090_Decision_Notice_and_Statement_of_Reasons.pdf) (PDF, 149 KB, 10 pages)
- Standing Advice 2025 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69120019663088df8f54f4a3/Standing_Advice_2025.pdf) (PDF, 120 KB, 1 page)
- Bristol City Council - CIL Liable Development (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69120019cf24e9250d893ec7/Bristol_City_Council_-_CIL_Liable_Development__Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 37.7 KB, 1 page)
- Bristol City Council Room Size and Amenity Standards July23 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69120019781a655bfd893ed1/Bristol_City_Council_Room_Size_and_Amenity_Standards_July23.pdf) (PDF, 291 KB, 8 pages)
- DM2 - Residential Sub-divisions, Shared and Specialist Housing (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69120019663088df8f54f4a4/DM2_-_Residential_Sub-divisions__Shared_and_Specialist_Housing.pdf) (PDF, 450 KB, 5 pages)
- DM12 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69120019e9348ac8fb54f4aa/DM12.pdf) (PDF, 102 KB, 2 pages)
- DM15 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69120019e9348ac8fb54f4ab/DM15.pdf) (PDF, 3.72 MB, 4 pages)
Comments

Consultees
- Bristol City Council (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692f1748ce50d215cae9639e/Bristol_City_Council.pdf) (PDF, 274 KB, 19 pages)
- Bristol City Council - Suggested Conditions (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692f1748a245b0985f034437/Bristol_City_Council_-_Suggested_Conditions.pdf) (PDF, 140 KB, 6 pages)
Interested Parties

Planning Inspectorate Correspondence
- PINS to Applicant confirming procedure (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6937004e92da4705a575d451/PINS_to_applicant_confirming_procedure_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 96.4 KB, 1 page)
Applicant Correspondence