Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0120 286-292 Wells Road, Bristol, BS4 2PU
Source: gov.uk (2025-12-02)

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

Type of application:

Full Planning Application

Applicant name:

Empyrean Properties Ltd

Site address:

286-292 Wells Road, Bristol, BS4 2PU

Description of proposed development:

Full planning application for the conversion of upper floors of existing buildings (bank and ancillary office space (Use Class E(c(i)) to provide 9 no. self-contained flats, including refuse, recycling and cycle storage at ground floor level, partial demolition to rear ground floor level, first floor rear extension, removal of hipped roof to rear extension, and erection of a mansard roof extension. Sub-division of existing commercial unit at ground floor level to create 2no. commercial units, and installation of replacement shopfronts

Case Officer:

Section 62A Applications Team

Procedure:

Written Representations

Key dates:

Decision
- Decision Notice and Statement of Reasons (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692ebed39c1eda2cdf0343e6/S62A_2025_0120_Decision_Notice_and_Statement_of_Reasons.pdf) (PDF, 260 KB, 18 pages)
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 14 October 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name of the individual author or organisation will be published however addresses, signatures and contact details will not be published.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/2025/0120 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
- 2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL11-P1 Existing Courtyard Elevations (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ea3eeeb238b20672aa14/2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL11-P1_Existing_Courtyard_Elevations.pdf) (PDF, 89.1 KB, 1 page)
- 2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL20-P6 Level 0 - Proposed Plan 9 units (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ea3e838e7712ea2bfeef/2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL20-P6_Level_0_-_Proposed_Plan_9_units.pdf) (PDF, 189 KB, 1 page)
- 2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL21-P6 Level 1 - Proposed Plan 9 units (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ea3ea74b1137c7edd902/2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL21-P6_Level_1_-_Proposed_Plan_9_units.pdf) (PDF, 331 KB, 1 page)
- 2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL22-P6 Level 2 - Proposed Plan 9 units (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ea3e8c6d992f23edd907/2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL22-P6_Level_2_-_Proposed_Plan_9_units.pdf) (PDF, 200 KB, 1 page)
- 2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL23-P4 Level 3 - Proposed Roof Plan (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ea3e7596dbfa052bfedb/2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL23-P4_Level_3_-_Proposed_Roof_Plan.pdf) (PDF, 97.5 KB, 1 page)
- 2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL24-P7 Proposed West Elevation (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ea3e838e7712ea2bfef0/2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL24-P7_Proposed_West_Elevation.pdf) (PDF, 99.7 KB, 1 page)
- 2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL25-P9 Proposed South Elevation (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ea3e7596dbfa052bfedc/2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL25-P9_Proposed_South_Elevation.pdf) (PDF, 95.4 KB, 1 page)
- 2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL26-P6 Proposed East Elevations (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ea3ea74b1137c7edd903/2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL26-P6_Proposed_East_Elevations.pdf) (PDF, 96.8 KB, 1 page)
- 2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL27-P5 Proposed Courtyard Elevations (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ea3feeb238b20672aa15/2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL27-P5_Proposed_Courtyard_Elevations.pdf) (PDF, 93.3 KB, 1 page)
- 2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL29-P4 Proposed Typical windows and doors (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ea3f8c6d992f23edd908/2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL29-P4_Proposed_Typical_windows_and_doors.pdf) (PDF, 109 KB, 1 page)
- 241203 WMP PR002449 FINAL (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ea3fa74b1137c7edd904/241203_WMP_PR002449_FINAL.pdf) (PDF, 175 KB, 3 pages)
- 250827 HIA PR002449 FINA (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ea3fd65a1a2a5172aa17/250827_HIA_PR002449_FINAL.pdf) (PDF, 114 KB, 5 pages)
- 250828 Cover letter PR002449 FINAL (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ea3f838e7712ea2bfef1/250828_Cover_letter_PR002449_FINAL.pdf) (PDF, 242 KB, 10 pages)
- applicaiton form reduced (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ea3fa74b1137c7edd905/applicaiton_form_reduced_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 2.11 MB, 14 pages)
- form 1 cil additional information (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ea3f838e7712ea2bfef2/form_1_cil_additional_information_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 3.88 MB, 6 pages)
- J7741 286-292 Energy Statement - P01 - 20250820 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ea3f7596dbfa052bfedd/J7741_286-292__Energy_Statement_-_P01_-_20250820_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 2.01 MB, 153 pages)
- site location plan (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ea3fd65a1a2a5172aa18/site_location_plan.pdf) (PDF, 2.61 MB, 1 page)
- 2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL01-P3 Proposed Location Plan (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ea3fa74b1137c7edd906/2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL01-P3_Proposed_Location_Plan.pdf) (PDF, 233 KB, 1 page)
- 2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL02-P1 Existing Site Plan (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ea3f7596dbfa052bfede/2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL02-P1_Existing_Site_Plan.pdf) (PDF, 103 KB, 1 page)
- 2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL03-P3 Proposed Site Plan (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ea40838e7712ea2bfef3/2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL03-P3_Proposed_Site_Plan.pdf) (PDF, 187 KB, 1 page)
- 2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL04-P1 Level 0 - Existing Plan (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ea40838e7712ea2bfef4/2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL04-P1_Level_0_-_Existing_Plan.pdf) (PDF, 127 KB, 1 page)
- 2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL05-P1 Level 1 - Existing Plan (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ea40d65a1a2a5172aa19/2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL05-P1_Level_1_-_Existing_Plan.pdf) (PDF, 109 KB, 1 page)
- 2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL06-P1 Level 2 - Existing Plan (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ea40a74b1137c7edd907/2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL06-P1_Level_2_-_Existing_Plan.pdf) (PDF, 83.5 KB, 1 page)
- 2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL07-P1 Level 3 - Existing Roof Plan (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ea40838e7712ea2bfef5/2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL07-P1_Level_3_-_Existing_Roof_Plan.pdf) (PDF, 90.4 KB, 1 page)
- 2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL08-P1 Existing West Elevation (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ea408c6d992f23edd909/2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL08-P1_Existing_West_Elevation.pdf) (PDF, 90.7 KB, 1 page)
- 2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL09-P1 Existing South Elevation (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ea40eeb238b20672aa16/2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL09-P1_Existing_South_Elevation.pdf) (PDF, 84.7 KB, 1 page)
- 2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL10-P1 Existing East Elevation (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ea40eeb238b20672aa17/2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL10-P1_Existing_East_Elevation.pdf) (PDF, 86.4 KB, 1 page)
Questionnaire and supporting documents
- BCS23 - Pollution (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbf72425860ae11bbea669/BCS23_-_Pollution.pdf) (PDF, 48.7 KB, 2 pages)
- DM7 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbf724275fc9339a248a0a/DM7.pdf) (PDF, 96.3 KB, 3 pages)
- DM8 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbf725c908572e81248a00/DM8.pdf) (PDF, 102 KB, 3 pages)
- DM9 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbf72525860ae11bbea66a/DM9.pdf) (PDF, 93.8 KB, 2 pages)
- DM26 - Local Character and Distinctiveness 2 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbf725b6d7ea468dbea66c/DM26_-_Local_Character_and_Distinctiveness__2_.pdf) (PDF, 116 KB, 4 pages)
- DM27 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbf72525860ae11bbea66b/DM27.pdf) (PDF, 113 KB, 4 pages)
- DM30 - Alterations to Existing Buildings (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbf725c908572e81248a01/DM30_-_Alterations_to_Existing_Buildings.pdf) (PDF, 106 KB, 2 pages)
- DM31 - Heritage Assets (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbf725b6d7ea468dbea66d/DM31_-_Heritage_Assets.pdf) (PDF, 120 KB, 5 pages)
- DM32 - Recycling and Refuse (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbf725c908572e81248a02/DM32_-_Recycling_and_Refuse.pdf) (PDF, 92.1 KB, 4 pages)
- DM33 - Pollution Control, Air Quality and Water Quality (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbf725a1e4472207995d4b/DM33_-_Pollution_Control__Air_Quality_and_Water_Quality.pdf) (PDF, 113 KB, 3 pages)
- DM35 - Noise Mitigation (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbf725c908572e81248a03/DM35_-_Noise_Mitigation.pdf) (PDF, 113 KB, 3 pages)
- KNOWLE METHODIST CHURCH List Entry (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbf7258c44a661b4995d4c/KNOWLE_METHODIST_CHURCH_List_Entry.pdf) (PDF, 45.5 KB, 2 pages)
- KNOWLE SCHOOL List Entry (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbf72525860ae11bbea66c/KNOWLE_SCHOOL_List_Entry.pdf) (PDF, 46.5 KB, 3 pages)
- S62A Questionnaire - application (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbf725c908572e81248a04/S62A_Questionnaire__application_.pdf) (PDF, 165 KB, 6 pages)
- Site Allocations DM Policies Local Plan Front Cover Intro (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbf725275fc9339a248a0b/Site_Allocations_DM_Policies_Local_Plan_Front_Cover___Intro.pdf) (PDF, 204 KB, 12 pages)
- BCS5 - Housing Provision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbf726c908572e81248a05/BCS5_-_Housing_Provision.pdf) (PDF, 133 KB, 8 pages)
- BCS10 - Transport and Access Improvements (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbf7268c44a661b4995d4d/BCS10_-_Transport_and_Access_Improvements.pdf) (PDF, 88.3 KB, 7 pages)
- BCS13 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbf72625860ae11bbea66d/BCS13.pdf) (PDF, 171 KB, 3 pages)
- BCS14 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbf72625860ae11bbea66e/BCS14.pdf) (PDF, 248 KB, 5 pages)
- BCS15 - Sustainable Design and Construction (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbf726b6d7ea468dbea66e/BCS15_-_Sustainable_Design_and_Construction.pdf) (PDF, 60.8 KB, 3 pages)
- BCS18 - Housing Type (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbf72625860ae11bbea66f/BCS18_-_Housing_Type.pdf) (PDF, 89.5 KB, 3 pages)
- BCS20 - Effective and Efficient Use of Land (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbf726a1e4472207995d4c/BCS20_-_Effective_and_Efficient_Use_of_Land.pdf) (PDF, 216 KB, 5 pages)
- BCS21 - Quality Urban Design (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbf7268c44a661b4995d4e/BCS21_-_Quality_Urban_Design.pdf) (PDF, 106 KB, 5 pages)
- BCS22 - Conservation and the Historic Environment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbf726275fc9339a248a0c/BCS22_-_Conservation_and_the_Historic_Environment.pdf) (PDF, 87.2 KB, 3 pages)
- Bristol City Council - CIL Liable Development (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68cbf852b6d7ea468dbea671/Bristol_City_Council_-_CIL_Liable_Development._Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 36.5 KB, 1 page)
Comments

Consultees
- Bristol City Council (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ef65608427701993d5e0b9/Bristol_City_Council_checked.pdf) (PDF, 243 KB, 17 pages)
decision notice and associated plans for application 24/04839/COU
- 3819202-Plan-EXISTING ELEVATIONS (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6900c003ab5cc9c8937994b7/3819202-Plan-EXISTING_ELEVATIONS.pdf) (PDF, 59.7 KB, 1 page)
- 3819203-Plan-EXISTING ELEVATIONS (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6900c003b5b9ff4331fc2b1a/3819203-Plan-EXISTING_ELEVATIONS.pdf) (PDF, 60.6 KB, 1 page)
- 3819204-Plan-PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6900c004afec1781f77994a5/3819204-Plan-PROPOSED_GROUND_FLOOR__PLAN.pdf) (PDF, 312 KB, 1 page)
- 3819206-Plan-PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLAN (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6900c004b5b9ff4331fc2b1b/3819206-Plan-PROPOSED_FIRST_FLOOR_PLAN.pdf) (PDF, 119 KB, 1 page)
- 3819207-Plan-PROPOSED SECOND FLOOR PLAN (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6900c004a6048928d3fc2b0d/3819207-Plan-PROPOSED_SECOND_FLOOR__PLAN.pdf) (PDF, 70.9 KB, 1 page)
- 3819210-Plan-EXISTING GROUND FLOOR PLAN (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6900c004b5b9ff4331fc2b1c/3819210-Plan-EXISTING_GROUND_FLOOR__PLAN.pdf) (PDF, 89.8 KB, 1 page)
- 3847963-Delegated Report-OFFICER REPORT (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6900c004a6048928d3fc2b0e/3847963-Delegated_Report-OFFICER_REPORT_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 207 KB, 8 pages)
- 3848375-Decision-DECISION - PRIOR APPROVAL GIVEN (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6900c004b5b9ff4331fc2b1d/3848375-Decision-DECISION_-_PRIOR_APPROVAL_GIVEN_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 125 KB, 5 pages)
- 3819196-Plan-LOCATION PLAN (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6900c004ab5cc9c8937994b8/3819196-Plan-LOCATION_PLAN.pdf) (PDF, 2.6 MB, 1 page)
- 3819199-Plan-EXISTING FIRST FLOOR PLAN (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6900c00484b816d72cb9aa6f/3819199-Plan-EXISTING_FIRST_FLOOR_PLAN.pdf) (PDF, 80.4 KB, 1 page)
- 3819200-Plan-EXISTING SECOND FLOOR PLAN (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6900c00487219d3b21b9aa72/3819200-Plan-EXISTING_SECOND_FLOOR_PLAN.pdf) (PDF, 56.6 KB, 1 page)
- 3819201-Plan-EXISTING ELEVATIONS (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6900c004a6048928d3fc2b0f/3819201-Plan-EXISTING_ELEVATIONS.pdf) (PDF, 68 KB, 1 page)
Interested Parties
- Darren Hitchcox (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d52d6130734bac9ba0fccc/Darren_Hitchcox_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 116 KB, 1 page)
- Joe and Thurga (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68ef656ff159f887526bbe6d/Joe_and_Thurga_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 221 KB, 2 pages)
- Joe & Thurga 2 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6916f467bc34c86ce4e6e7ad/Joe___Thurga_2_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 108 KB, 2 pages)
- Joe & Thurga - 26 November 2025 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69272074ce50d215cae96065/Joe___Thurga_-_26_November_2025_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 115 KB, 2 pages)
Planning Inspectorate Correspondence
- PINS to Applicant confirming procedure (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f79a6bfd57416292f12df5/PINS_to_App_confirming_procedure_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 68.1 KB, 1 page)
- PINS to Applicant - interim comments (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904bb70823bdda9488b2503/PINS_to_Applicant_-_interim_comments__S62A_2025_0120.pdf) (PDF, 139 KB, 3 pages)
Applicant Correspondence
- Applicant re LPA statement - reason for refusal 2 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6900bf2987219d3b21b9aa71/Applicant_re_LPA_statement_-_reason_for_refusal_2_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 143 KB, 1 page)
- Official Copy (Deed) xx-xxxx-xxxx - BL26069 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6900bf29b5b9ff4331fc2b18/Official_Copy__Deed__xx-xxxx-xxxx_-_BL26069_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 4.94 MB, 6 pages)
- Official Copy (Transfer) 11.04.1983_-_BL26069 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6900bf2ab5b9ff4331fc2b19/Official_Copy__Transfer__11.04.1983_-_BL26069_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 3.99 MB, 10 pages)
- Applicant agreeing to extension to determination date (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6908d8b319a898f0b18981c8/Applicant_agreement_to_extend_determination_date_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 45.9 KB, 2 pages)
- Applicant agreement to extension of time (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69272074345e31ab14ecf582/Applicant_agreement_to_extension_of_time_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 182 KB, 2 pages)
Applicant submission - 30 October 2025
- 251030 Interim comment response PR002449 FINAL (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691f51543735e57039f985e4/251030_Interim_comment_response_PR002449_FINAL.pdf) (PDF, 465 KB, 6 pages)
- Brook Avenue, Fareham - Access within Red Line - High Court 2021 para 116 access (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904bb7014e0c1d9784174b2/Brook_Avenue__Fareham_-_Access_within_Red_Line_-_High_Court_2021_para_116_access.pdf) (PDF, 531 KB, 39 pages)
- 2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL20-P7 Level 0 - Proposed Plan 9 units (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904bb7014e0c1d9784174b1/2119-CMS-XX-XX-DR-A-PL20-P7_Level_0_-_Proposed_Plan_9_units.pdf) (PDF, 196 KB, 1 page)
- 286-292 Wells Road Planning Feedback - Energy & Sustainability Response (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6904bb70823bdda9488b2504/286-292_Wells_Road_Planning_Feedback_-_Energy___Sustainability_Response_checked.pdf) (PDF, 366 KB, 8 pages)
- Applicant correction to interim comment response (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691f51549c8e8f345bf985e2/Applicant_correction_to_interim_comment_response_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 186 KB, 2 pages)