Over the past seven days, those applications also included converting a former 17th-century bar into homes and a micro-pub, and retaining raised decking built without permission in a back garden to give a seriously disabled, wheelchair-bound girl a lease of life.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s this week\u2019s round-up of notable planning applications submitted to the council.<\/p>\n
Every week dozens are validated by the local authority and we have selected some of the more interesting proposals.<\/p>\n
All planning applications submitted to the council have to be validated and are available for inspection by the public.<\/p>\n
Anyone is also allowed to submit comments about the applications \u2014 whether in support or objection.<\/p>\n
The majority of applications are decided by planning officers at the council under delegated powers.<\/p>\n
To see all the planning applications, traffic diversions, road layout changes, alcohol licence applications and more in your area, enter your postcode below or visit the Public Notice Portal <\/strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n However, some will go before elected councillors who sit on planning committees.<\/p>\n No dates have been set for when the planning applications below will be determined.<\/p>\n They can be viewed by going to the planning portal<\/a> on Bristol City Council\u2019s website.<\/p>\n Christmas Market<\/strong><\/p>\n It may only be May, but plans have been submitted for this year\u2019s Christmas Market<\/a> in Broadmead<\/a>.<\/p>\n The much-loved festive event will again take place between the road opposite the entrance to Cabot Circus<\/a> and Merchant Street, with dozens of Bavarian-themed wooden stalls and chalets selling gifts and crafts alongside food and drink, including the J\u00e4ger Barn Bar area.<\/p>\n Photo of how Bristol Christmas Market’s entrance arc would look(Image: Relevention)<\/p>\n This year there will also be a traditional horse merry-go-round and a new bar called \u2018Karussell\u2019, plus a huge nine-metre Christmas entrance arc from Merchant Street.<\/p>\n In planning documents, operators Relevention said the attraction would be open from November 6 until December 23, with opening times 10am to 8pm daily and until 10pm for food and beverages.<\/p>\n Pub conversion<\/strong><\/p>\n An historic drinking hole on the main Bridgwater Road to Bristol Airport<\/a> would be turned into seven new homes and a micro-pub<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Kings Head in Bedminster<\/a> Down, which dates back to the mid-17th century, shut at the end of 2024.<\/p>\n Plans have now been lodged to redevelop the property into three homes and a ground-floor micro-pub with a staff flat above, along with building four new detached houses on the site.<\/p>\n In planning documents, the designers said: \u201cThe building is to be retained as a Micro Public House with associated staff accommodation; retaining the character and appearance of the building itself.<\/p>\n \u201cThe proposal seeks to include seven plots consisting of two-to-three bed houses \u2013 all with generous garden space and privacy from the main road.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Kings Head is to be retained as a Micro Public House with associated staff accommodation; retaining the character and appearance of the building itself.<\/p>\n \u201cThe application demonstrates that The Kings Head is no longer economically viable in its current form \u2013 justifying the proposed change of use.\u201d<\/p>\n Raised decking<\/strong><\/p>\n Rear garden raised decking, fencing and a balcony built without planning consent to help a \u2018profoundly disabled\u2019 girl<\/a> enjoy her surroundings could be retained.<\/p>\n![\"Photo](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_Broadmead-Christmas-Market-For-2026-Gigantic-Christmas-Arc-1-Relevention.jpg\")
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