Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0090 2 Merton Road, Bristol, BS7 8TL
Source: gov.uk (2025-08-07)

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, and the change of use to 6no. small houses in multiple occupation (Use Class C4).

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/68948952e7be62b4f06430fe/S62A_2025_0090_Decision_Notice_and_Statement_of_Reasons.pdf) (PDF, 149 KB, 10 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 18 July 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name of the individual author or organisation will be published however addresses, signatures and contact details will not be published.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/2025/0090 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
- 250225 cover letter PR002374 FINAL (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67eebf5f632d0f88e8248cfd/250225_cover_letter_PR002374_FINAL_checked.pdf) (PDF, 1.35 MB, 11 pages)
- application form (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67eebf5f53fa8521c3248d02/application_form_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 2.12 MB, 14 pages)
- 1850-P-101 PROPOSED PLANS REV F (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67eebf5ee9c76fa33048c796/1850-P-101_PROPOSED_PLANS_REV_F_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 345 KB, 1 page)
- 1850-P-102 PROPOSED PLANS REV D (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67eebf5ee9c76fa33048c797/1850-P-102_PROPOSED_PLANS_REV_D_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 420 KB, 1 page)
- 20-Space-Amazon-Eco-Two-Tier-Information-Sheet (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67eebf5e199d1cd55b48c79a/20-Space-Amazon-Eco-Two-Tier-Information-Sheet_checked.pdf) (PDF, 409 KB, 1 page)
- 2402386PREAPP (003) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67eebf5ee9c76fa33048c798/2402386PREAPP__003__Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 309 KB, 28 pages)
- 1850-P-103 PROPOSED PLANS REV B (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67eebf5e632d0f88e8248cfc/1850-P-103_PROPOSED_PLANS_REV_B_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 241 KB, 1 page)
- 1850-P-104 PROPOSED ELEVATIONS REV B (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67eebf5ee9c76fa33048c799/1850-P-104_PROPOSED_ELEVATIONS_REV_B_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 198 KB, 1 page)
- BNG exemption form (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67eebf5f9eae202448299cda/BNG_exemption_form_checked.pdf) (PDF, 332 KB, 3 pages)
- cil_questions (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67eebf5f98b3bac1ec299cd9/cil_questions_checked.pdf) (PDF, 794 KB, 6 pages)
- Energy Statement (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67eebf5f9eae202448299cdb/Energy_Statement_checked.pdf) (PDF, 578 KB, 1 page)
- 23 02268 F-PRELIMINARY RISK ASSESSMENT 1 OF 7 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67eebf609eae202448299cdc/23_02268_F-PRELIMINARY_RISK_ASSESSMENT_1_OF_7-3471585_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 7.31 MB, 40 pages)
- 23 02268 F-PRELIMINARY RISK ASSESSMENT 2 OF 7 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67eebf6053fa8521c3248d03/23_02268_F-PRELIMINARY_RISK_ASSESSMENT_2_OF_7-3471574_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 25.4 MB, 35 pages)
- 23 02268 F-PRELIMINARY RISK ASSESSMENT 3 OF 7 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67eebf61632d0f88e8248cfe/23_02268_F-PRELIMINARY_RISK_ASSESSMENT_3_OF_7-3471575_checked.pdf) (PDF, 5.78 MB, 25 pages)
- 23 02268 F-PRELIMINARY RISK ASSESSMENT 4 OF 7 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67eebf6253fa8521c3248d04/23_02268_F-PRELIMINARY_RISK_ASSESSMENT_4_OF_7-3471576_checked.pdf) (PDF, 9.58 MB, 25 pages)
- 23 02268 F-PRELIMINARY RISK ASSESSMENT 5 OF 7 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67eebf649eae202448299cde/23_02268_F-PRELIMINARY_RISK_ASSESSMENT_5_OF_7-3471577_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 27.3 MB, 25 pages)
- 23 02268 F-PRELIMINARY RISK ASSESSMENT 6 OF 7 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67eebf60199d1cd55b48c79b/23_02268_F-PRELIMINARY_RISK_ASSESSMENT_6_OF_7-3471578_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 40.6 MB, 15 pages)
- 23 02268 F-PRELIMINARY RISK ASSESSMENT 7 OF 7 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67eebf639eae202448299cdd/23_02268_F-PRELIMINARY_RISK_ASSESSMENT_7_OF_7-3471579_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 34 MB, 10 pages)
- 1850-P-050 EXISTING SITE AND BLOCK PLAN REV A (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67eebf6398b3bac1ec299cda/1850-P-050_EXISTING_SITE_AND_BLOCK_PLAN_REV_A_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 427 KB, 1 page)
- 1850-P-051 EXISTING PLANS REV A (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67eebf63632d0f88e8248cff/1850-P-051_EXISTING_PLANS_REV_A_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 148 KB, 1 page)
- 1850-P-052 EXISTING ELEVATIONS REV A (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67eebf63199d1cd55b48c79c/1850-P-052_EXISTING_ELEVATIONS_REV_A_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 178 KB, 1 page)
- 1850-P-100 PROPOSED SITE AND BLOCK PLAN REV C (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67eebf63632d0f88e8248d00/1850-P-100_PROPOSED_SITE_AND_BLOCK_PLAN_REV_C_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 431 KB, 1 page)
- A2291 R01 2A Merton Road, Bristol - Noise Assessment for Planning (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684c2171928e5ebb68e3f992/A2291_R01_2A_Merton_Road__Bristol_-_Noise_Assessment_for_Planning_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 3.02 MB, 31 pages)
- A2291 TN01 2A Merton Road ASHP Assessment (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684c218019e3b84158cba2ed/A2291_TN01_2A_Merton_Road_ASHP_Assessment_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 409 KB, 4 pages)
- 23_02268_F-GRANTED-3755309 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68528599679778c74ec15e24/23_02268_F-GRANTED-3755309_checked.pdf) (PDF, 148 KB, 10 pages)
Questionnaire and supporting documents
- S62A Questionnaire at application (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f93e354985706f111bc1/1_S62A_Questionnaire_at_application_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 136 KB, 6 pages)
- 2023-24 CIL Report (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f93eb77395b48b609df6/2023-24_CIL_Report.pdf) (PDF, 331 KB, 20 pages)
- 2023-24 Infrastructure List (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f93e3464d9c0ad609deb/2023-24_Infrastructure_List.pdf) (PDF, 212 KB, 3 pages)
- Bristol City Council- CIL Liable (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f93eb466cce1bb121af3/BCC_-_CIL_Liable_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 59.1 KB, 2 pages)
- BCS10 - Transport and Access Improvements (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f93e3464d9c0ad609dec/BCS10_-_Transport_and_Access_Improvements.pdf) (PDF, 88.5 KB, 7 pages)
- BCS13 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f93eb77395b48b609df7/BCS13.pdf) (PDF, 171 KB, 3 pages)
- BCS14 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f93eb77395b48b609df8/BCS14.pdf) (PDF, 248 KB, 5 pages)
- BCS15 - Sustainable Design and Construction (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f93e3464d9c0ad609ded/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/6863f93e354985706f111bc2/BCS16_-_Flood_Risk_and_Water_Management.pdf) (PDF, 60.7 KB, 3 pages)
- BCS18 - Housing Type (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f93eb77395b48b609df9/BCS18_-_Housing_Type.pdf) (PDF, 92.9 KB, 3 pages)
- BCS20 - Effective and Efficient Use of Land (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f93e354985706f111bc3/BCS20_-_Effective_and_Efficient_Use_of_Land.pdf) (PDF, 221 KB, 5 pages)
- BCS21 - Quality Urban Design (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f93eb466cce1bb121af4/BCS21_-_Quality_Urban_Design.pdf) (PDF, 110 KB, 5 pages)
- BCS23 - Pollution (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f93e08bf2f5376121af4/BCS23_-_Pollution.pdf) (PDF, 52.5 KB, 2 pages)
- BCS5 - Housing Provision (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f93e1c735341c2111bc4/BCS5_-_Housing_Provision.pdf) (PDF, 139 KB, 8 pages)
- BCS8 - Delivering a Thriving Economy (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f93f354985706f111bc4/BCS8_-_Delivering_a_Thriving_Economy_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 1.19 MB, 6 pages)
- Bristol City Council Room Size and Amenity Standards July23 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f93f1c735341c2111bc5/Bristol_City_Council_Room_Size_and_Amenity_Standards_July23.pdf) (PDF, 291 KB, 8 pages)
- DM12 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f9e7b77395b48b609dfb/DM12.pdf) (PDF, 102 KB, 2 pages)
- DM15 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f9e7354985706f111bc7/DM15.pdf) (PDF, 3.72 MB, 4 pages)
- DM19- Development and Nature Conservation (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f9e7b466cce1bb121af8/DM19-_Development_and_Nature_Conservation.pdf) (PDF, 3.06 MB, 3 pages)
- DM2 - Residential Sub-divisions, Shared and Specialist Housing (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f9e71c735341c2111bc7/DM2_-_Residential_Sub-divisions__Shared_and_Specialist_Housing.pdf) (PDF, 450 KB, 5 pages)
- DM23 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f9e73464d9c0ad609dee/DM23.pdf) (PDF, 2.51 MB, 5 pages)
- DM26 - Local Character and Distinctiveness 2 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f9e7b77395b48b609dfc/DM26_-_Local_Character_and_Distinctiveness__2_.pdf) (PDF, 116 KB, 4 pages)
- DM27 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f9e8354985706f111bc8/DM27.pdf) (PDF, 116 KB, 4 pages)
- DM29 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f9e8354985706f111bc9/DM29.pdf) (PDF, 106 KB, 4 pages)
- DM30 - Alterations to Existing Buildings (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f9e8b466cce1bb121af9/DM30_-_Alterations_to_Existing_Buildings.pdf) (PDF, 106 KB, 2 pages)
- DM32 - Recycling and Refuse (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f9e81c735341c2111bc8/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/6863f9e81c735341c2111bc9/DM33_-_Pollution_Control__Air_Quality_and_Water_Quality.pdf) (PDF, 113 KB, 3 pages)
- DM35 - Noise Mitigation (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f9e8b466cce1bb121afa/DM35_-_Noise_Mitigation.pdf) (PDF, 113 KB, 3 pages)
- HMO SPD - Adopted - Final - Nov 2020 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f9e83464d9c0ad609def/HMO_SPD_-_Adopted_-_Final_-_Nov_2020.pdf) (PDF, 865 KB, 27 pages)
- Informative Note 2025 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f9e8354985706f111bca/Informative_Note_2025.pdf) (PDF, 129 KB, 1 page)
- LPA GUIDANCE - ENGLAND (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f9e81c735341c2111bca/LPA_GUIDANCE_-_ENGLAND_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 2.91 MB, 37 pages)
- Planning Register History (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6863f9e808bf2f5376121af7/Planning_Register_History_.pdf) (PDF, 19.7 KB, 1 page)
Comments

Consultees
- Bristol City Council (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68778714760bf6cedaf5bce7/Bristol_City_Council_ch.pdf) (PDF, 231 KB, 17 pages)
- Bristol City Council - Suggested Conditions (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687787142bad77c3dae4dc55/Bristol_City_Council_-_Suggested_Conditions_ch.pdf) (PDF, 147 KB, 5 pages)
- Bristol City Council - APPEAL DECISION - 3321613 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68778714a52cca025ef5bcdf/Bristol_City_Council_-_APPEAL_DECISION_-_3321613_ch.pdf) (PDF, 138 KB, 8 pages)
Interested Parties

Planning Inspectorate Correspondence
- PINS to applicant confirming procedure (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687f67088adf4250705c9771/PINS_to_applicant_confirming_procedure_Redacted.pdf) (PDF, 95.7 KB, 1 page)
Applicant Correspondence