{"id":1040544,"date":"2026-06-21T08:59:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T08:59:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1040544\/"},"modified":"2026-06-21T08:59:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T08:59:23","slug":"plans-for-20-metre-phone-mast-at-busy-bristol-roundabout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1040544\/","title":{"rendered":"Plans for 20-metre phone mast at busy Bristol roundabout"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s one of dozens of planning applications this week<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The site where the phone mast would be installed next to Lawrence Hill roundabout \" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/0_Lawrence-Hill-Roundabout-Mast.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"The site where the phone mast would be installed next to Lawrence Hill roundabout \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The site where the phone mast would be installed next to Lawrence Hill roundabout (Image: Google Maps)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A 20-metre 5G mobile phone mast would be built next to Lawrence Hill roundabout, according to new plans recently submitted.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Each week <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/all-about\/bristol-city-council\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Bristol City Council<\/a> receives dozens of planning applications seeking consent for a whole range of developments.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Over the past seven days, those applications also included the demolition of an extension and outbuilding to make way for a new three-bedroom home in Shirehampton a a garage and conservatory to be knocked down and replaced with a two-bedroom house in <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/all-about\/knowle\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Knowle<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Here\u2019s this week\u2019s round-up of notable planning applications submitted to the council.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Every week dozens are validated by the local authority and we have selected some of the more interesting proposals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">All planning applications submitted to the council have to be validated and are available for inspection by the public.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Anyone is also allowed to submit comments about the applications \u2014 whether in support or objection.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The majority of applications are decided by planning officers at the council under delegated powers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">However, some will go before elected councillors who sit on planning committees.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">No dates have been set for when the planning applications below will be determined.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">They can be viewed by going to the <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/pa.bristol.gov.uk\/online-applications\/search.do?action=simple\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">planning portal<\/a> on Bristol City Council\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Phone mast<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/pa.bristol.gov.uk\/online-applications\/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&amp;keyVal=TGEXA2DNGZN00\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">20-metre mobile phone mast<\/a> would be installed next to Lawrence Hill roundabout.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">EE and H3G are asking if prior approval is required for the communications tower at <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/all-about\/easton\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Easton<\/a> Road.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The operators\u2019 application said the new mast would replace an existing one at The Old Exchange, previously Clarence House, in Clarence Road, St Jude\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">New house to replace extension<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A single-storey extension and outbuilding would be <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/pa.bristol.gov.uk\/online-applications\/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&amp;keyVal=TG3CPVDNGS700\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">bulldozed and replaced with a new three-bedroom home<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In planning documents, architects said the existing building at Lower High Street in Shirehampton was end-of-terrace and had a bigger garden than neighbouring properties.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">They said: \u201cThe proposed new house has been designed to avoid any overlooking from the new house into existing adjacent houses or gardens.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Demolish garage and conservatory for home<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A two-bedroom home would <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/pa.bristol.gov.uk\/online-applications\/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&amp;keyVal=TG5W98DNGV100\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">replace an existing garage and conservatory<\/a>, which would be knocked down to make way for it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Previous plans for the new building at St Martin\u2019s Road, Knowle, were rejected by council officers because of concerns about overlooking and the privacy of neighbours and the incoming occupants.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In planning documents, architects said: \u201cThis revised application directly and comprehensively addresses the single reason for which planning permission was refused.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cThe overlooking concerns that led to refusal have been resolved through the removal of all windows with direct sightlines towards neighbouring gardens and properties and their replacement with high-level windows or windows facing away from neighbouring properties.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s one of dozens of planning applications this week The site where the phone mast would be 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