27-31 North Street, Bedminster Travel Plan Statement

On behalf of Laurel Accountancy Limited

Project Ref: 47667 | Rev: Final | Date: November 2020

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Project Name: 27-31 North Street, Bedminster Project Ref: 47667 Report Title: Travel Plan Statement Doc Ref: TP001 Date: November 2020

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Assistant Transport Prepared by: Rachel Kirkwood 08.11.19 Planner

Principal Transport Reviewed by: Katie Stock 08.11.19 Planner

Approved by: Alan Swan Director 08.11.19

For and on behalf of Stantec UK Limited

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- 08.11.19 Final

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Contents

1 Introduction ...... 1 1.1 Background ...... 1 1.2 Development Proposals ...... 1 1.3 Content of the Travel Plan Statement ...... 1 2 Existing Conditions ...... 2 2.1 Site Location and Description ...... 2 2.2 Walking and Cycling Access ...... 2 2.3 Public Transport Access ...... 3 2.4 Car Clubs ...... 5 2.5 Southville Resident’s Parking Scheme ...... 5 2.6 Summary ...... 6 3 Proposed Measures and Initiatives ...... 7 3.1 Introduction ...... 7 3.2 Infrastructure ...... 7 3.3 Travel Information Pack ...... 7 3.4 Promotion of the Travel Plan ...... 8 3.5 Monitoring and Review ...... 8 4 Action Plan ...... 9

Figures

Figure 1.1 Site Context

Tables

Table 3.1 – Existing Bus Services ...... 3 Table 3.2 – Existing Rail Services ...... 4 Plate 4.1: Southville RPS ...... 6

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1 Introduction

1.1 Background

1.1.1 Stantec have been commissioned by Laurel Accountancy Ltd. to provide highway and transport advice in support of the proposed mixed-use development at 27-31 North Street, Bedminster.

1.1.2 A Travel Plan is a package of actions to encourage safe, healthy and sustainable travel options.

1.1.3 This Travel Plan Statement (TPS) provides an overview of the proposed development, identifies a package of transport measures aimed at encouraging sustainable travel, and sets out the way in which these measures will be implemented and monitored. This TPS is for the Co-Living units only.

1.1.4 This TPS has been developed in line with Bristol City Council (BCC) ‘Travel Plan Guide for New Developments’ (2017) and Travel Plan Statement template.

1.2 Development Proposals

1.2.1 The development site is located at 27-31 North Street, Bedminster, Bristol, to the east of Picture House Court.

1.2.2 The proposals are for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of a four storey building with additional set back containing Class E business, commercial and service uses with adjacent co-living service and amenity space on the ground floor plus 20 co-living studios and associated communal space (sui genius) above. It is proposed that the development will be car-free.

1.2.3 The site location in context of the existing facilities is shown in Figure 1.1.

1.3 Content of the Travel Plan Statement

1.3.1 This TPS includes the following sections:

 Section 2: Existing Conditions;

 Section 3: Proposed Measures and Initiatives; and

 Section 4: Action Plan.

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2 Existing Conditions

2.1 Site Location and Description

2.1.1 The site is located towards the eastern end of North Street, within the Bedminster Conservation Area and approximately 1.5km south of , as shown on Figure 1.1.

2.1.2 The site is currently a disused office building. Directly adjacent to the south and eastern boundaries of the site is a recent residential and office space development.

North Street

2.1.3 North Street is around 9 metres wide with footways on both sides. It follows a broadly east to west alignment and forms a mini-round-about at its eastern end with Dean Land and Cannon Street around 90 metres to the east of the site.

2.1.4 A variety of facilities and amenities are available along North Street including shops, banks, pubs and cafes, hairdressers, estate agents, newsagents, takeaways and local businesses.

2.1.5 Pay and display parking bays are situated along the road and a zebra crossing is located around 55 metres to the east of the site.

2.2 Walking and Cycling Access

2.2.1 The site is well located for access by walking and cycling. There is a good quality footway on both sides of the carriageway for the length of North Street. This provides a pedestrian connection to the wide variety of shops, restaurants and other amenities that are situated on North Street.

2.2.2 The National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 33 lies approximately 750m travel distance to the north of the site and provides a mainly traffic-free cycle connection to Ashton Court, Long Ashton and Nailsea as well as a connection to the City Centre and links to other NCN routes.

2.2.3 The Malago Greenway cycle route runs approximately 250m to the east of the site along Warden Road and connects Bedminster with Hartcliffe, Hengrove and Bristol City Centre, as shown on Figure 1.1.

2.2.4 The YoBike public bike share scheme operates across Bristol City Centre including North Street and enables convenient, short term bike hire. The scheme provides dockless hire bikes that can be unlocked using a smart phone and locked again at a destination.

2.2.5 The Southville Primary School and Holy Cross Primary School are both located approximately 500m walking distance from the site to the west and east respectively. The closest secondary school to the site is and Temple Secondary School which is approximately 1.5km walking distance from the site. Lidl, Asda and Aldi supermarkets are located approximately 500m, 750m and 900m walking distance from the site respectively.

2.2.6 Bedminster Trade Park is located approximately 700m walking distance from the site to the south, which provides a significant employment opportunity. Many further employment opportunities are available within approximately 2km walking distance from the site with Bristol City Centre and the Temple Quarter.

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2.3 Public Transport Access

Bus

2.3.1 The closest bus stop is located on North Street, approximately 80m walking distance from the site to the east for eastbound, City Centre services and 180m to the east on Dean Lane for westbound Ashton Vale services, as shown on Figure 1.1. The bus stops have timetable information and the eastbound stop has real time information and a raised kerb. These bus stops are served by the number 24 service which provides a connection between Southmead and Ashton Vale via Bristol City Centre. There are also stops located approximately 200m to the west of the development on North Street with shelters, real time information, raised kerbs and bus service information. The number 24 service operates every 15 minutes between 6am and 9pm with half hourly services until midnight every day except Sunday where the service runs every 20 minutes.

2.3.2 Other bus routes including the Metrobus M1 route are served by a stop on East Street (for eastbound, City Centre services), which is located approximately 280m walking distance from the site. This bus stop has a shelter, timetable information, real time information and a raised kerb. Westbound (away from the City Centre) services are served by stops either on West Street or Sheene Road and are approximately 360m and 390m away respectively. Both stops have timetable information and the West Street stop also has a shelter, real time information and a raised kerb.

2.3.3 A summary of the bus services is set out in Table 3.1 below.

Table 3.1 – Existing Bus Services

Frequency Service/ Bus Stop Route Operator Location Mon – Sat Evenings & daytime Sundays 3A Ashton Vale – Bedminster – City Centre – East Street / 4 times per day Stagecoach No service – Aztec West Sheene Road Mon-Fri West

24 Southmead Hospital – Eastville – North Street / 30 mins eve; 20 15 mins First Broadmead – Bedminster – Ashton Vale Dean Lane mins Sun

52 Hengrove Park – Hartcliffe – Highridge – East Street / 6 times per day No service Abus Bedminster – City Centre Sheene Road Mon-Fri

20 mins eve & 75 Hengrove – Hartcliffe – Bedminster – City East Street / 12 mins Sun; 60 mins First Centre – Filton – Cribbs Causeway West Street overnight 20 mins eve & 76 Hengrove – Hartcliffe – Bedminster – City East Street / 12 mins Sun; 30 mins First Centre – Henbury West Street overnight

90 Hengrove – Inn’s Court – Bedminster – City East Street / 15 mins 30 mins First Centre West Street

511 East Street / Stockwood – Knowle – Bedminster 6 times per day No service CT Plus Sheene Road

512 Totterdown – Knowle – Bedminster – East Street / 6 times per day No service CT Plus Redcliffe (– City Centre) Sheene Road (2 to City Centre)

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Frequency Service/ Bus Stop Route Operator Location Mon – Sat Evenings & daytime Sundays 672 Blagdon – West Harptree – Bishop Sutton – East Street / Abus / Buglers Chew Magna – Dundry – Highridge – 3-4times per day No service Sheene Road Coaches Bedminster – City Centre

A2 East Street / 30 mins 30 mins First – Bedminster - City Centre West Street

m1 Hengrove – Bedminster – City Centre – East Street / 10 mins 10 mins Metrobus Cribbs Causeway West Street

Note: Bus routes and frequencies correct as at November 2019

Rail

2.3.4 The closest railways station to the site is Bedminster, which is approximately 800m walking distance from the site, as shown on Figure 1.1. Bristol Temple Meads station is located approximately 2.1km walking distance from the site.

2.3.5 Services from Bedminster are to key local destinations in the south west whereas services from Bristol Temple Meads are to national locations. Services to key destinations from these two stations are summarised in Table 3.2 below.

Table 3.2 – Existing Rail Services

Origin Destination Approximate Journey Frequency Time

Bedminster Weston-super-Mare 33 mins Hourly

Nailsea & Backwell 11 mins Hourly

Bristol Parkway 25 mins Hourly

Bristol Temple Meads London Paddington 1 hour 40 mins Every 30 mins

Reading 1 hour 15 mins Every 30 mins

Swindon 40 mins Every 30 mins

Cardiff Central 50 mins Every 30 mins

Taunton 32 mins Every 30 mins

Manchester Piccadilly 3 hours Hourly

MetroWest - Portishead Branch Line

2.3.6 Local authorities in the West of sub-region have long wished to see reinstatement of rail services between Bristol and Portishead. The line was closed to passenger traffic in 1964 and is now used for freight traffic to and from Royal Dock.

2.3.7 The project to re-open the Portishead line to passenger rail services is part of the MetroWest programme to improve local rail services across the West of England. This will use both existing and disused rail lines in the Bristol area.

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2.3.8 Phase 1 of the MetroWest programme aims to include re-opening the Portishead line to passenger services in December 2021 and increasing the frequency of services on the routes to Severn Beach and Bath. With regards to the Portishead line specifically, which forms MetroWest Phase 1 Stage B, DfT funding to the amount of £32m was confirmed in April 2019 and, alongside additional funding from North Council and the Local Growth Fund and Economic Development Fund, the project can now progress. A Development Consent Order (DCO) application was submitted to the government in July 2019, with a decision expected within 18 months.

2.3.9 The line is single track between Parson Street Junction (where it leaves the Bristol to Exeter main line) and Portishead, where a new station will be constructed at Quays Avenue. An additional new station is also expected to be opened at Pill; a further new station, at Ashton Gate, has not been included in the latest funding proposals but passive provision is being made for its future development.

2.3.10 In the Business Case presented to Government in December 2017, two service frequency options for the Portishead branch were proposed:

 Hourly service: Passenger trains operating hourly all day between Portishead and Bristol Temple Meads, calling at Pill, Parson Street, and Bedminster. Providing up to 18 trains in each direction per day (Mon-Sat), and up to 10 trains on Sundays; or

 Hourly service plus: Passenger trains operating every 45 minutes during the am and pm peak and hourly off peak, between Portishead and Bristol Temple Meads, calling at Pill, Parson Street, and Bedminster. Providing up to 20 trains in each direction per day (Mon- Sat), and up to 10 trains on Sundays.

2.3.11 The addition of trains from the Portishead Branch line through Bedminster would increase the frequency of off-peak services towards Bristol Temple Meads to every 30 minutes.

2.4 Car Clubs

2.4.1 There are a large number of Car Clubs located in close proximity to the site, as shown on Figure 3.1.

2.4.2 There is a total of 9 Car Club cars within 650 metres of the proposed development site, operated by Co-Wheels and Enterprise Car Club.

2.4.3 Car Clubs offer the convenience of car use without the burden of owning a car, with servicing, maintenance and insurance picked up by the company.

2.5 Southville Resident’s Parking Scheme

2.5.1 The development site sits within the Southville Resident’s Parking Scheme (RPS), as shown on Plate 4.1 below. It is active Monday to Saturday between 9am and 5pm, during which times a permit or pay and display ticket (up to three hours) is required to park in the area.

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Plate 4.1: Southville RPS

2.6 Summary

2.6.1 The site is very well located for access by walking and cycling with excellent connections to bus and rail services and the availability of YoBike cycle hire and Car Clubs.

2.6.2 A wide variety of shops, restaurants and other amenities are situated on North Street and East Street within Bedminster, and Bristol City Centre is located within walk or cycle distance of the proposed development site.

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3 Proposed Measures and Initiatives

3.1 Introduction

3.1.1 A Travel Plan is a package of actions to encourage safe, healthy and sustainable travel options.

3.1.2 The measures set out below are intended to encourage travel from the proposed development site by sustainable modes.

3.1.3 All measures will be provided prior to occupation of the Co-Living units.

3.2 Infrastructure

3.2.1 A secure bike store will be provided with space for 24 cycles and a minimum of six electric bike charging points.

3.2.2 Pedestrian access will be via the site frontage on North Street and will tie into the existing 2m footway.

3.3 Travel Information Pack

3.3.1 A Travel Information Pack (TIP) will be produced and provided to new residents upon occupation of the proposed development. The content of the TIP will be agreed with BCC Travel Plan officers in advance of distribution.

3.3.2 The TIP will include a map promoting:

 Railway Stations;

 Bus stops and public transport routes;

 Car Club bays;

 Pedestrian and cycle routes;

 YoBike cycle hire;

 Electric vehicle charging points;

 Residents’ Parking Schemes (RPS); and

 Key destination points.

3.3.3 The TIP will also include information to assist residents in making their travel choices easier, as set out below. This information will also be provided on noticeboards within communal areas and will be updated regularly.

Car Travel

3.3.4 The proposed development does not provide any car parking for residents. The Co-Living concept encourages working from home and therefore minimises the need to travel. Broadband will be provided in all homes.

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Car Clubs

3.3.5 Information on local Car Club and car hire options will be provided to residents within the TIP including the location of Car Club bays and details for membership.

3.3.6 An annual membership of a Car-Club will be provided to each Co-Living unit within their TIP for one year following implementation of the TPS.

Public Transport

3.3.7 The TIP and noticeboards will provide information on public transport options including timetables and route maps for buses and trains.

3.3.8 Discounted public transport tickets will be provided to each Co-living unit within the TIP for one year following implementation of the TPS. This will be to the maximum value of an Adult FirstMonth Bristol Zone bus ticket.

Walking and Cycling

3.3.9 Route maps will be included within the TIP and on noticeboards to encourage walking and cycling, as well as information on the location of key facilities and amenities.

3.3.10 Information on the health and financial benefits of active travel will also be provided as well as links to relevant websites such as the Walk It, Better by Bike and TravelWest websites.

3.4 Promotion of the Travel Plan

3.4.1 When marketing the development, travel information will be provided on the development website to include details of the local area and availability of sustainable transport options.

3.4.2 A copy of the Travel Plan will be made available to residents within the communal area.

3.5 Monitoring and Review

3.5.1 Noticeboards will be updated regularly by the building management company and the TIP will be updated annually during the Travel Plan period.

3.5.2 The developer will provide evidence to the Council of measures implemented within 3 months of occupation with a Travel Information Pack to be agreed with the Council prior to occupation.

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4 Action Plan

4.1.1 As part of this Travel Plan statement the developer agrees to:

 Implement in full the measures described above;

 Inform all residents/employees of the aims of the Travel Plan Statement;

 Encourage residents/employees to switch their travel to a more sustainable mode;

 Appoint a person to administrate the Travel Plan Statement; and

 Provide evidence to the Council of measures implemented within 3 months of occupation.

4.1.2 The contact details for the person responsible for delivery of these measures are as follows:

Name: Richard Clarke

Company: Urbis Living

Address: 20 The Mall, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4DR

Telephone: 0117 915 7549

Email: [email protected]

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Figures

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33 MG

Car Club Car To Nailsea Club Car Club

24 Parade To Bristol Temple Meads Car Club 1 Bedminster 2 M1, A2, 3A, 24 52, 75, 76, 90 511, 512, 672

Car Club

North Street

Car East Street Club MG

24 North Street Car Car Club Key: Club 24

Car Indicative Site Location Club 400m and 800m Walk Distance Isochrone Key Local Facilities: Local Bus Stops

Car Club 3 Local Bus Routes Train Station Local Cycle Routes - 33: National Cycle Route 33 To Knowle & - MG: Malago Greenway M1, A2, 3A, Car Hengrove Club 22, 52, 75, Car Club Location 76, 512, 672 Facilities along North St, East MG St & Bedminster Parade

22, 90, 511 Doctors Surgery Dentists Swimming Pool 24 24A Primary Schools 1) Holy Cross 2) Southville To Weston-super-Mare 3) Compass Point & Taunton To Ashton Vale Supermarket To Hartcliffe & Hengrove To Hartcliffe Employment Area

FIGURE 1.1 Laurel 27-31 North Street, Bedminster Date: 06/11/19 Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown Drawn by: PC Accountancy copyright and database right 2019. Limited Local Site Context Checked by: KS

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