Bristol Central Area Plan

Adopted March 2015 Bristol Local Plan – Bristol Central Area Plan – Adopted March 2015

Bristol Local Plan – Bristol Central Area Plan – Adopted March 2015

Bristol Central Area Plan

Adopted March 2015

This document is the Publication Version1 of the Bristol Local Plan’s Central Area Plan. It is the version that the council proposes to submit to the Secretary of State for independent examination under the terms of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. The role of this ‘Publication Version’ document is to provide the opportunity for comments, which are known as ‘representations’, to be made before it is submitted to the Secretary of State. The period to make representations runs for 7 weeks from Friday 28th February 2014 to Thursday 17th April 2014. Representations received by the council within that period will be considered by the inspector appointed by the Secretary of State to carry out the examination. The council will summarise the main issues raised by the representations and submit that summary to the Secretary of State. The examination hearings are expected to be held later this year. If the inspector considers the document to be ‘sound’ it is expected that the Central Area Plan will be adopted by the council in early 2015. Representations should relate to the soundness of the Central Area Plan. Representation forms and guidance notes on completing them are available to download on the council’s website (www.bristol.gov.uk/blp). Paper copies are also available from the city’s public libraries, alongside this document. If you would like to speak to someone about the Central Area Plan please contact 0117 903 6725.

Representations can be sent to the council in the following ways: By email: [email protected] By post to: Strategic Planning Bristol City Council Brunel House St George’s Road Bristol BS1 5UY

If you would like this information in a different format please contact the Strategic City Planning on 0117 903 6725.

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Contents

1. Vision: Bristol City Centre in 2026 1 2. About the Central Area Plan 3 The Bristol Local Plan...... 3 The Central Area Plan...... 4 Relationship between the Core Strategy and the Central Area Plan...... 5 Implementation and Monitoring...... 6 Boundary of the City Centre...... 7 How the policies are structured...... 8 3. Living in the City Centre 9 Policy BCAP1: Mixed-use development in Bristol City Centre...... 9 Policy BCAP2: New homes through efficient use of land...... 10 Policy BCAP3: Family sized homes...... 11 Policy BCAP4: Specialist student housing in Bristol City Centre...... 13 Policy BCAP5: Development and flood risk...... 14 Noise and Air Quality...... 15 4. Employment, Culture and Tourism 16 Policy BCAP6: Delivery of employment space in Bristol City Centre...... 16 Policy BCAP7: Loss of employment space...... 18 Policy BCAP8: Maritime industries...... 19 Principal Industrial and Warehousing Areas...... 20 Policy BCAP9: Cultural and tourist facilities and water-based recreation...... 20 Policy BCAP10: Hotel development...... 21 Policy BCAP11: University and hospital development...... 21 Policy BCAP12: Vacant sites and temporary uses...... 22 5. Shopping, Services and the Evening Economy 23 Policy BCAP13: Strategy for retail development in Bristol City Centre...... 23 Policy BCAP14: Location of larger retail development in Bristol City Centre...... 26 Policy BCAP15: Small-scale retail developments and other related uses in Bristol City Centre...... 26 Policy BCAP16: Primary shopping frontages in Bristol City Centre...... 27 Policy BCAP17: Secondary shopping frontages in Bristol City Centre...... 28 Policy BCAP18: New market provision in Bristol City Centre...... 29 Policy BCAP19: Leisure use frontages in Bristol City Centre...... 29 Stapleton Road District Centre...... 30 ii Bristol Local Plan – Bristol Central Area Plan – Adopted March 2015

6. A Greener City Centre 31 Climate Change and Sustainability...... 31 Policy BCAP20: Sustainable design standards...... 32 Policy BCAP21: Connection to heat networks...... 33 Green infrastructure...... 34 Sites of Nature Conservation Importance...... 34 Regionally Important Geological Sites...... 34 Important Open Space...... 34 Policy BCAP22: Habitat preservation, enhancement and creation on waterways...... 35 Policy BCAP23: Totterdown Basin enhancement...... 35 Policy BCAP24: The St. Paul’s Green Link...... 36 Policy BCAP25: Green infrastructure in city centre developments...... 37 7. Transport and Parking 38 Policy BCAP26: Old City - Reducing traffic in the heart of Bristol City Centre...... 40 Policy BCAP27: Safeguarded transport links and railway land...... 41 Policy BCAP28: New interchange facilities...... 41 Policy BCAP29: Car and cycle parking...... 42 8. Design & Conservation 44 Urban Design Approach...... 44 Policy BCAP30: Pedestrian routes...... 46 Policy BCAP31: Active ground floor uses and active frontages in Bristol City Centre...... 47 Policy BCAP32: Quayside walkways...... 48 Policy BCAP33: Key city spaces...... 49 Views and Landmarks...... 50 Tall Buildings in Bristol City Centre...... 50 Local Historic Parks and Gardens...... 50 Policy BCAP34: Coordinating major development in Bristol City Centre...... 51 9. City Centre Places and Neighbourhoods 52 9.1 Bristol Temple Quarter 53 Policy BCAP35: Bristol Temple Quarter...... 54 9.2 Retail Growth - Bristol Shopping Quarter 56 Policy BCAP36: Bristol Shopping Quarter...... 57 9.3 High Street, Wine Street and Castle Park 59 Policy BCAP37: High Street, Wine Street and Castle Park...... 60

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9.4 Regeneration in Nelson Street & Lewins Mead 62 Policy BCAP38: Nelson Street and Lewins Mead...... 63

9.5 City Centre Expansion - Newfoundland Way 64 Policy BCAP39: Newfoundland Way...... 64

9.6 Transformation of Redcliffe Way 66 Policy BCAP40: Redcliffe Way...... 67

City Centre Neighbourhoods...... 69 9.7 Harbourside 70 Policy BCAP41: The Approach to Harbourside...... 71 Policy BCAP SA1: Site Allocations in Harbourside...... 72

9.8 West End 73 Policy BCAP42: The Approach to West End...... 73 Policy BCAP SA2: Site Allocations in West End...... 74

9.9 St. Michael’s 75 Policy BCAP43: The Approach to St. Michael’s...... 75 Policy BCAP SA3: Site Allocations in St. Michael’s...... 76

9.10 Old City 77 Policy BCAP44: The Approach to Old City...... 77 Policy BCAP SA4: Site Allocations in Old City...... 78

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9.12 St. Paul’s & Stokes Croft 79 Policy BCAP45: The Approach to St. Paul’s & Stokes Croft...... 79 Policy BCAP SA5: Site Allocations in St. Paul’s & Stokes Croft...... 80

9.13 Old Market & The Dings 81 Neighbourhood Planning...... 81 Policy BCAP46: The Approach to Old Market & The Dings...... 81

9.14 Redcliffe 83 Policy BCAP47: The Approach to Redcliffe...... 83 Policy BCAP SA6: Site Allocations in Redcliffe...... 84 Appendix A: Policy BCAP5 Areas 85 Appendix B: Schedule of Replaced Local Plan Policies 86 Annex: City Centre Key Sites and Site Allocations 87

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Christmas Christmas St. Michael’s will be safeguarded, with enhanced links provided to the , with growth in and historic heart, with growth in Old City will be enhanced as the city’s cultural Vision: Bristol City Centre in 2026 Centre Bristol City Vision: regional, national and international role will have grown and its regional, national Bristol City Centre most most for some of the city’s key and It will be a location will have been strengthened. its status as the foremostshopping sectors and will have enhanced vibrant economic have an enhanced West. Bristol City Centre will centre in the South and entertainment will facilities including a major indoor arena offer in which new cultural and tourism will Growth in the economy city’s established venues and facilities. complement the city’s flourishing higher education by continued investment in the be complemented accommodation. the provision of specialist student sector, including consisting of connected Bristol City Centre will be a single, thriving city centre own distinctive and complementary character and neighbourhoods each with their in which high quality new role and a vibrant, safe and welcoming environment the city’s cherished historic environment. development integrates and enhances The and St. Mary-le-Port. The impact of traffic independent retail at St. Nicholas’ Market opened up for the city’s residents, businesses and will be reduced so that streets are will continue to be a prime focus visitors to use and enjoy. Bristol Shopping Quarter connected to the rest of the city centre both at the for retail renewal and growth, better Park area and at a revitalised Nelson Street and High Street, Wine Street and Castle Lewins Mead. in Bristol Temple Quarter with an There will be major mixed-use redevelopment employment, particularly in the diverse and dynamic emphasis on new enterprise and by a mixed use extension to the city centre at creative sector. This will be supported in Harbourside, where maritime Newfoundland Way and by continued regeneration will continue to play a vital role within an industries and water-based recreation outstanding waterfront setting. the Redcliffe area will be Through community-led processes of neighbourhood planning, St. reconnected by the development of Redcliffe Way, providing an enhanced setting for Old Market and its Mary Redcliffe church, while there will be continued regeneration in links to the rest of the city centre strengthened and improved. been achieved in Working closely with the community, regeneration will also have West End St Paul’s and Stokes Croft. The strong historic character and topography of and Steps Arts Quarter. Bristol City Centre will have more integrated transport through new interchange . The new Bristol facilities linked to a significantly enhanced Temple Meads Station e public realm, MetroBus will bring about significant opportunities for investment in th particularly in the Centre Promenade, and will make the city centre more accessible to residents and visitors. Significant investment in cycling infrastructure will also be pedestrian delivered. Development will create and enhance a network of important and supporting and cycling routes throughout the city centre, promoting tourism economic growth. i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii.

By 2026… 1. Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 1 2 Vision: Bristol City Centre in 2026 viii. successful, vibrantanddiversemixed-usecitycentrethatisopentoall. homes andflexiblebusinessspacesuitableforsmallbusinesses,tocreateamore design andconstructioninnewbuildings.Newdevelopmentwillprovidemorefamily transport, theplantingoftrees,urbangreeningandhighstandardssustainable a Inspired byBristol’sstatusasEuropeanGreenCapital2015,thecitycentrewillbecome

cleaner, greenerandhealthierplacetolive,workvisitthroughmoresustainable Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015

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Development Plan Bristol Local Plan Central Area Plan Core Strategy Neighbourhood Development Plans Policies Fig.2.1: Structure of the development plan Site Allocations & Fig.2.1: Structure of the development plan Fig.2.1: Structure Development Management , adopted in June 2011 and covering the period to 2026, is the Core Strategy, adopted in June 2011 and covering the period to 2026, is the Plan Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Local lead Local Plan document. It sets out the overall development strategy for the city for the city lead Local Plan document. It sets out the overall development strategy an overall and contains strategic policies to deliver that strategy. This includes to planning level of growth for central Bristol and high-level policies relevant decisions in central Bristol. sets out detailed citywide development management policies applicable to all to all sets out detailed citywide development management policies applicable in central Bristol development. These policies are relevant to planning decisions Management unless otherwise stated in the Site Allocations and Development Policies Local Plan. The document also identifies sites allocated for development outside central Bristol. National Planning Policy Framework The The The other documents that make up the Local Plan are used as follows to help direct follows to help direct The other documents that make up the Local Plan are used as decisions on planning applications in central Bristol: The Central Area Plan explores how Bristol City Centre will develop over the next 15 15 Centre will develop over the next Plan explores how Bristol City The Central Area is to the east of the city centre that plan also deals with an area years to 2026. The of St. Paul’s, Easton, St. Jude’s, centre itself, comprising parts not part of the city and St. Philip’s. Newtown, The Dings a set Plan. The Bristol Local Plan is Plan is part of the Bristol Local The Central Area in the previous Local Plan adopted has updated and replaced of documents which Development Plans together form Local Plan and Neighbourhood 1997. The Bristol which is used, alongside the National Planning Policy the statutory development plan, on planning applications in Bristol. Figure 2.1 Framework, to help direct decisions together. shows how these documents work About the Central Area Plan Area Plan the Central About 2.3 2.2 2.1

The Bristol Local Plan Plan Local The Bristol 2. Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 2 4 About the Central Area Plan The CentralAreaPlan

Site Allocations Key Sites City CentrePlaces City Centre Bristol CentralAreaPlanboundary Designation * Onlyapplicable outsideBristolCityCentre Local HistoricParksandGardens Regionally ImportantGeological Sites Sites ofNatureConservationInterest Important OpenSpace Centres Principal IndustrialandWarehousingAreas Proposed QuaysideWalkways Existing QuaysideWalkways Railway Infrastructure Safeguarded TransportLinks The St.PaulsGreenLink Leisure UseFrontages Secondary ShoppingFrontages Primary ShoppingFrontages Primary ShoppingAreas Hospital Precinct University Precinct Maritime IndustrialandWarehousingAreas 2.4 2.4

The CentralAreaPlansetsout: The tablebelowshowsthedesignationstogetherwithrelevantpolicylinks. Management orBristolCentralAreaPlanpoliciesandareshownonthemap. apply. DesignationsrelatetoCoreStrategyorSiteAllocationsandDevelopment Designations: Landwhichshouldbesafeguardedorwherespecificpolicies shows thedesignationstogetherwithrelevantpolicylink(s). the CityCentreanddevelopmentapproachestoNeighbourhoods.Thetablebelow Centre andcentralBristol,keyareasofchangeincludingsitesfordevelopmentwithin the councilwhenassessingplanningapplications.CoveringissuesrelevanttoCity Development Managementpolicies:Detailedplanningpolicieswhichareusedby Figure 2.2overleafshowstheareacoveredbyCentralAreaPlan.

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BCS2 BCS2 BCS2 Strategy Policy Relevant Core BCS22 BCS9 BCS9 BCS9 BCS7 BCS8 BCS10, BCS21 BCS10, BCS21 BCS10 BCS10 BCS21 BCS9, BCS10, BCS7 BCS7 BCS7 BCS7 BCS2 BCS2 BCS8 BCS2 BCS2

Management Policy Development Relevant DM31 DM20 DM19 DM17 DM7*, DM9* DM13 DM8* DM7*,DM8* BCAP SA1,SA2, BCAP39, BCAP40, BCAP37, BCAP38, BCAP35, BCAP36, BCAP39, BCAP40, BCAP37, BCAP38, BCAP35, BCAP36, Area PlanPolicy Relevant Central BCAP32 BCAP32 BCAP27 BCAP27 BCAP24 BCAP19 BCAP17 BCAP16 BCAP13 BCAP11 BCAP11 BCAP8 BCAP SA5,SA6 BCAP SA3,SA4,

About the Central Area Plan 5 2 BCS2 of the Core Strategy concerns Bristol City Centre. It proposes: SPD1: Tall Buildings (January 2005) Alterations and Extensions (October 2005) SPD2: A Guide for Designing House SPD3: Future of Redcliffe (July 2006) (March 2006) SPD7: Archaeology and Development Framework (March 2006) SPD8: Nelson Street Regeneration for St. Paul’s (December 2006) SPD10: Planning a sustainable future Masterplan (July 2006) SPD11: University of Bristol Strategic Statements” (1993) (Until superseded by “Conservation Area Enhancement Conservation Area Character Appraisals). Planning Obligations (September 2012) Planning Obligations ce; Around 150,000m² of new (net additional) high quality office spa The provision of around 7,400 new homes; and Improved connectivity by a variety of means of transport.

For clarity, cross-references to relevant Core Strategy and citywide development and citywide development to relevant Core Strategy For clarity, cross-references Central Area Plan. are included throughout the management policies that Guidance and Documents Planning Supplementary key of number a also are There They include: within the Central Area Plan area. support policies Sites to be allocated for development for particular land uses. uses. particular land development for be allocated for Sites to Site Allocations: on planning . Decisions considerations development allocation includes Each site with the development in accordance should be made on these sites applications considerations. The Central Area Plan is consistent with, and helps to deliver, a number of Core number of Core The Central Area Plan is consistent with, and helps to deliver, a Strategy policies. Policy ons identified for A number of other key principles are outlined, including locations identified for highest standards regeneration and the more efficient use of land, achieving the network, of design and sustainability, enhancement of the green infrastructure of maritime improved social inclusion and community cohesion, and the protection industries and the leisure role of the Floating Harbour. and is therefore The city centre is also at the highest level of Bristol’s retail hierarchy identified as a suitable location for a wide range of retail, leisure and other “town centre uses” by policy BCS7 of the Core Strategy.

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O L 2 8 About the Central Area Plan How thepoliciesarestructured sized homes Policy BCAP3:Family

Policy Links Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015 and DevelopmentManagementpolicies. principal CoreStrategyandSiteAllocations development managementpolicyand Table settingoutthelinksbetween be applied. how thedevelopmentmanagementpolicyshould relevant. Thissectionprovidesmoreinformationon and offeringdefinitionsoftechnicaltermswhere Explanatory text,elaboratingontheboldpolicytext any supportingcriteriathatarerequired. key developmentmanagementprinciplesalongwith policy. Thepolicygenerallysetsoutoneormore The boldpolicytextisthecorewordingof play inrespondingtotheCoreStrategy. the roledevelopmentmanagementpolicyhasto development managementpolicyandwhererelevant development managementpolicy,theneedfor Brief introductionsettingoutthepurposeof Policy referencenumberandtitle.

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. A mix of homes to meet people’s housing needs and demands will be . A mix of homes to meet people’s 1 . Future development proposals in the Harbourside area may have a role to play in the Harbourside area may have a role to play . Future development proposals 2 in accommodating space for this provision. in accommodating space for this Due to limited availability of development sites, the delivery of 7,400 new homes sites, the delivery of 7,400 new homes Due to limited availability of development development in a will require the development of sites for residential or mixed-use some areas that wide range of locations throughout the city centre. This will enable contributing towards are currently dominated by commercial uses to be diversified, by the achieving the successful and vibrant mixed-use city centre envisaged of the Core Strategy propose that this growth will continue, proposing a and BCS5 of the Core Strategy propose that by 2026, of which around 3,000 have already further 7,400 homes in the city centre been completed for private rented or ‘build to let’ developments. required. This will include support will need to be matched by the provision of The proposed growth in new homes a School Organisation Strategy identifies community infrastructure. The council’s in the Harbourside area within the next five need for additional primary provision years Core Strategy. of sites for new homes, Flood risk is one of several determining factors in the selection d national planning and one that is given significant weight by the Core Strategy an policy. Sites that are less at risk of flooding will need to incorporate a significant risk of the new homes proportion of residential development if the exposure to flood provides further proposed by the Core Strategy is to be minimised. Policy BCAP5 coverage of flood risk. n significant residential growth in recent years. Policies Central Bristol has seen significant residential growth in Living in the City Centre Centre in the City Living

3.3 3.2 3.4 3.1 Bristol City Council School Organisation Strategy 2012 - 2016 Bristol Residential Development Survey 2012

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local employmenttobeincludedaspartofthemix: This willalsobethecaseinfollowing,althoughitcontinuetoapriorityfor would notbethreatened, forinstancethroughthelossofimportantancillary storagespace. available totheproposedhomesandprovided thattheviabilityofgroundfloorpremises floors fornewhomeswillbeencouraged,provided thatappropriateindependentaccessis Where theupperfloorsofcommercialpremises arevacantorunderused,theuseofthose Policy BCAP2:Newhomesthroughefficientuseofland case in: where landisallocatedordesignatedspecificallyforotheruses.Thisparticularlythe be soughttocontributetowardsthedeliveryofnewhomeswithincentralBristol,except Where sitesliewithinFloodZone1,predominantlyresidentialformsofdevelopmentwill appropriate tothesiteanditscontext. in thewiderarea.Amixofnewhomes,employmentandotheruseswillbesoughtas New developmentinBristolCityCentrewillbeexpectedtocontributethemixofuses

Old Market&TheDings. St. Paul’s&StokesCroft; St. Michael’s. West End; 3.5 3.7 3.6 area. Thelargerthesite,morelikelyitisthatamixofon-siteuseswillbesought. change tothemixofuseswouldhaveoncharacter,amenityandeconomy mix ofuses,takingaccounttheexistingusesinareaandimpactany Proposals mayberefusedplanningpermissioniftheywouldnotincludeasufficient residential developmentmayplayanimportantroleinachievingaviablescheme. objective istobringexistingbuildingsbackintouse,theinclusionofanelement environment throughappropriateround-the-clockactivity.Inmanycases,wherethe will helptobringvitalitytheareaandsupportitsdiversity,whilecreatingasafer Providing amixofusesincludingrangenewhomesthroughoutthecitycentre make moreefficientuseofland. of newhomesthatwillalsocontributepositively tothemixofusesinareaand conversion ofthoseupperfloorstoresidentialuse canbeavaluableadditionalsource Where theupperfloorsofcommercialpremisesarevacantorunderused, employment floorspace,towhichthe testssetoutinpolicy BCAP7willstillapply. uses. Thepolicyisnotintended tosupportthelossofexistingself-contained ground floorusessuch as shops,restaurantsandfinancialprofessionalservice For thepurposesofthis policy,‘commercialpremises’referstobuildings withactive Bristol LocalPlanCoreStrategy–KeyPolicies Policy Links

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that there is both need and demand that there is both need and demand 3 BCS3: Northern arc and Inner East Bristol – Regeneration Areas and Inner East Bristol – Regeneration BCS3: Northern arc BCS2: Bristol City Centre BCS2: Bristol City

Policy Links Core Strategy – Key Policies Bristol Local Plan for family sized homes. A greater mix of housing types, including more family sized mix of housing types, including more family sized for family sized homes. A greater over the plan period to ensure the 7,400 homes homes, will therefore be necessary housing requirements and deliver housing choice. proposed for the city centre meet Over the last twelve years, over 90% of the homes delivered in the central wards of 90% of the homes delivered in the central wards of Over the last twelve years, over have been in the form of smaller flatted units. There Cabot, Ashley and Lawrence Hill the SHMA is evidence from studies including be acceptable if the if the to be acceptable use is unlikely floors to residential of upper The conversion constraints operational placing undue without cannot be accomplished conversion safe and or if suitable its viability that would prejudice floor use on the ground cannot be provided. residential use access to the independent 3.8 3.9 St. Paul’s & Stokes Croft; Old Market & The Dings; and areas of Easton and Lawrence Hill that lie within the plan boundary. West of England Strategic Housing Market Assessment June 2009

A substantial proportion of family sized housing will usually be sought in the be sought in the A substantial proportion of family sized housing will usually ught, regard will be had family sized homes that will be sought, regard will be had In defining the proportion of of the area, including local housing requirements and the to the existing housing profile its suitability for different housing types. The number characteristics of the site, including be proportionate to the scale of development. of family sized homes will also following areas: Throughout the city centre the development of new homes will be expected to contain development of new homes will be expected to contain Throughout the city centre the consisting of houses with two or more bedrooms or a proportion of family sized homes, and an element of usable outdoor amenity space. flats with three or more bedrooms 3

Policy BCAP3: Family sized homes Policy BCAP3: Family sized

Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol In accordance with policy DM2 of the Site Allocations and Development Management Management In accordance with policy DM2 of the Site Allocations and Development concentration within Policies development that would create or contribute to a harmful dent housing, houses in any given area of smaller flats or sub-divisions, specialist stu multiple occupation or hostel accommodation will not be permitted. Within the above areas, proposals to sub-divide existing homes to smaller units that would to smaller units that would Within the above areas, proposals to sub-divide existing homes the area will not be permitted. result in a reduction in the number of family sized homes in 12 Living in the City Centre 3

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Development ManagementPoliciesinassessingproposalsagainstthispolicy. to thecriteriaandexplanatorytextsetoutinpolicyDM2ofSiteAllocations provides fortheneedsofdifferentgroupswithincommunity.Regardwillbehad concentrations willalsoresultwherethechoiceofhousingisreducedandnolonger of buildingsandstructuresthatcontributetothecharacteralocality.Harmful parking; awell-maintainedorvisuallyattractiveenvironmentndthepreservation quieter surroundings;areasonablelevelofsafe,accessibleandconvenientcar of aresidentialarea.Suchqualitiesandcharacteristicsusuallyincludegenerally uses cumulativelyresultindetrimentaleffectsonthequalitiesandcharacteristics concentrations arelikelytoarisewhenproblemscommonlyassociatedwiththese or contributetoaharmfulconcentrationofsuchuseswithinlocality.Harmful In allcases,considerationwillbegiventowhetherthedevelopmentwouldcreate that asmallerfamilyhomeisretainedinthepropertysuchasgardenmaisonette. houses existintheseareas,somedegreeofsubdivisionmaybepossibleprovided where itisnotpossibletoretainafamilysizedhomeonthesite.Wherelarger through conversiontoflats.PolicyBCAP3resiststhesub-divisionofthesehomes have beenexpressedbythelocalcommunityaboutlossofsmallerfamilyhouses will alsoberesisted.Inmanycases,thesearelocationswhereparticularconcerns As setoutinthepolicytherearelocationswherelossoffurtherfamilysizedunits homes provided(i.e.housesorflats)havingregardtothesiteanditssurroundings. conversion tosmallerunits.Aflexibleapproachwillbetakenthetypeoffamilysized or aparticularproblemwiththelossofexistingfamilysizedhomesthroughtheir community involvementorlocalstudieshavepreviouslyidentifiedaparticularneed A substantialproportionwillbesoughtinthoseareassetoutthepolicywhere and practicalconsiderationsaroundwhatanygivensitecanfeasiblyaccommodate. local needanddemand,themixofhousinginareaincludingrecentsupply centre bynegotiation.Theproportionsoughtwillvarytakingaccountofidentified An appropriateproportionoffamilysizedhomeswillbesoughtinallareasthecity Bristol LocalPlanSiteAllocationsandDevelopment ManagementPolicies Bristol LocalPlanCoreStrategy–KeyPolicies Policy Links

DM2: ResidentialSub-divisions,SharedandSpecialist Housing BCS18: HousingType BCS3: NorthernarcandInnerEastBristol–RegenerationAreas BCS2: BristolCityCentre Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015

Living in the City Centre 13 3 DM2: Residential Sub-divisions, Shared and Specialist Housing BCS2: Bristol City Centre

Bristol Local Plan Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Bristol Local Plan Site Allocations and Development Management Policy Links Bristol Local Plan Core Strategy – Key Policies The expansion in higher education in recent years has increasingly seen the seen the years has increasingly education in recent in higher The expansion the last 15 city centre. In schemes in the student housing of specialist development have been created. These schemes and a half thousand bed spaces years some four on have helped to relieve pressure demand for student housing, have helped to ease in contribution to the mix of uses stock and have made a positive the local housing the University of the West of England the University of Bristol and the city centre. Both accommodation. the delivery of managed student support in principle specialist student housing development, When making assessments on new mix of uses delivered on any individual site. consideration will be given to the to the mix of housing within the local area Consideration should also be given result in concentrations of specialist student and whether the development would to residential amenity. When making assessments housing that would be harmful should be given to the particular qualities on residential amenity, consideration area or residential uses that might contribute to and characteristics of a residential satisfactory place to live. These usually include it being an enjoyable or otherwise a reasonable level of safe accessible and convenient generally quieter surroundings; or visually attractive environment. Harmful car parking and a well maintained when problems commonly associated with these concentrations are likely to arise effects on these residential qualities and uses cumulatively result in detrimental characteristics. context, such as St. Paul’s, Old Market and parts of In areas with a strong residential student housing should be avoided. In other areas Harbourside, concentrations of the Old City, Nelson where there is little or no existing residential population, such as housing may be Street and Newfoundland Way, some clustering of specialist student be desirable for appropriate. While locations close to the University of Bristol may be balanced against specialist student housing, the need for such development must the area. the need to preserve the residential amenity of communities in 3.13 3.14 3.15

Policy BCAP4: Specialist student housing in Bristol City Centre housing in Bristol student BCAP4: Specialist Policy within to the diversity of uses housing schemes that contribute Specialist student or City Centre unless it would create be acceptable within Bristol the local area will any given area. student housing within harmful concentration of specialist contribute to a Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 14 Living in the City Centre 3

BristolCentral AreaFloodRiskAssessment(November 2013). 4 Policy BCAP5:Developmentandfloodrisk

Bristol Strategic FloodRiskAssessmentLevel2 SFRANovember2009(AmendedFebruary 2010); 3.20 3.19 3.18 3.17 3.16

effects offlooding,including theprovisionofsafeaccessandescape. necessary toensurethat thedevelopmentofaffectedsiteswillberesilient tothe Street andHarbourside. In suchcases,robustsitespecificfloodriskassessments willbe are subjecttosomeriskofflooding,forexample partsofRedcliffe,Broadmead,Nelson employment developmentwilllikelyhavetotake placeonareasofthecitycentrethat flooding toaccommodatenewhomesassetout inpolicy development. However,duetotheneedforthose sitesthatarelessatriskof Flood riskisalsoadeterminingfactorintheallocation ofsitesforemployment provision ofsafeaccessandescape. new homesiftheycannotbemadesafefromthe effectsofflooding,includingthe Exception Test,sitesintheseareaswillnotbegranted planningpermissionfor and severityoffloodingareattheirlowestwillbeselectedfirst.Reflectingthe these areas,inaccordancewiththesequentialapproach,siteswheredepth is abletocontinueinareasthatmightotherwiseexperienceplanningblight.Within Site allocations for new homes in these areas are included to ensure that regeneration city centregateways: as areasoffocusfordevelopmentandregeneration,extensionstothecitycentreor of theseareas,allwhichareidentifiedbypolicyBCS2theCoreStrategyeither residents tofloodriskthegreatestextentpossible.AppendixAshowslocation development toproceed,inorderavoidblight,whileminimisingtheexposureofits more focusedapproachtofloodriskwillberequiredthatallowssomeresidential with someoftheareasidentifiedasbeingatriskflooding.Withintheseareas,a There areanumberofareasinneedregenerationthecitycentrethatcoincide risk areas. risks byallocatinglandfordevelopment,tothegreatestextentpossible,withinlow exposure ofmorevulnerabletypesdevelopmentsuchasnewhomestotheseflood and theNationalPlanningPolicyFramework,thisplanwillseektominimise sequential approachandSequentialTestsetoutinpolicyBCS16oftheCoreStrategy the Council,inconsultationwithEnvironmentAgency.Inaccordance Long termsolutionstofloodriskinthecitycentrearebeingactivelypursuedby also issuesaroundsurfacewaterflooding Due tothesurroundingtopographyandextensiveurbanisationofarea,thereare Parts ofBristolCityCentreareatriskfromacombinationfluvialandtidalflooding.

Cumberland Basin. Central Harbourside;and North Redcliffe; Redcliffe Way; Newfoundland Way; Nelson StreetandLewinsMead; Bristol ShoppingQuarter; Bristol TempleQuarter; Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015 4 . BCAP1, acertainamountof

Living in the City Centre 15 3 BCS16: Flood Risk and Water Management BCS2: Bristol City Centre

Policy Links – Key Policies Bristol Local Plan Core Strategy Much of Bristol City Centre and its arterial approaches are designated as an Air Quality as an Air Quality Much of Bristol City Centre and its arterial approaches are designated of ambient traffic Management Area (AQMA). There are also significant volumes Redcliff Hill, noise, particularly at the busiest locations such as Bedminster Bridge, / Bond Street). Bath Bridge, Temple Gate and the Inner Circuit Road (Temple Way DM33-4 of the Site In accordance with policy BCS23 of the Core Strategy and policies in the city centre Allocations and Development Management Policies, development such as housing will have to minimise the exposure of noise-sensitive development in development of to the worst of this environmental noise and seek the inclusion to reduce noise mitigation measures to address air quality. It will also be possible overall objective of and improve air quality in the heart of the city centre through the cycling. reducing the level of through traffic and promoting walking and For the purposes of this policy, sites are considered to be at risk of flooding if they are are they if flooding of risk at be to considered are sites policy, this of purposes the For set change. Other than in the areas risk as existing or with climate at medium to high will not require the submission of a flood out in paragraph 3.21A below, proposals has already been allocated for development in the risk sequential test where the site use(s) are among those suggested for the site by Central Area Plan and the proposed the Plan. risk sequential test in Bristol Temple Quarter, Nelson The requirements for the flood Way and Redcliffe Way are set out separately Street and Lewins Mead, Newfoundland and BCAP38-40. for those areas in policies BCAP35 3.22 3.23 3.21 3.21A

Noise and Air Quality

Within the city centre regeneration areas of Bristol Shopping Quarter, North Redcliffe, North Redcliffe, Quarter, of Bristol Shopping areas city centre regeneration Within the for housing A), proposals Basin (map at Appendix Cumberland Harbourside and Central not already flooding and are are at risk of on sites that vulnerable uses and other sequential test by a flood risk be supported by this plan should for those uses allocated taking account of all reasonably available the confines of that area, undertaken within or development or otherwise vacant that are either allocated for sites in the area Quarter, areas of Bristol Temple the exception of the regeneration underused. With Way and Redcliffe Way, elsewhere Lewins Mead, Newfoundland Nelson Street and centre sequential test will be the city the search area for the in Bristol City Centre, otherwise. material considerations indicate boundary unless Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 16 Employment, Culture and Tourism 4 6 5 Policy BCAP6:DeliveryofemploymentspaceinBristolCityCentre 4.

Bristol Business DevelopmentSurvey2012(and previouseditions) Use classB1a 4.3 4.1 4.2 4.4

Employment, CultureandTourism The council’sannualmonitoringofofficedevelopment Bristol CityCentrehasseenextensiveofficedevelopment further opportunitiesforgrowthinthisdiversesectorwithintheplanperiod. different waysandforavarietyofuses,operateonmanyscales.Thereare and thePaintworks.Creativeindustriesthriveinflexiblespacesthatcanbeused sector, ofwhichconcentrationsalreadyexistinlocationssuchasSpikeIsland,Clifton One ofBristol’smostsuccessfulsectorsinrecentyearshasbeenthecreativeindustries the citycentrewithinplanperiod. further 150,000m²ofofficefloorspaceabovethepipelinesupplywouldbesoughtwithin within theplanperiod.PoliciesBCS2andBCS8ofCoreStrategyproposedthata schemes commencingconstruction,furtherdemandforofficefloorspaceisanticipated designed premises.Althoughtherecentrecessionaffectednumberofoffice services industries.Thishasincludedbothspeculativeschemesandpre-let,custom growth andemploymentinkeysectorssuchasdigital,greenfinancialbusiness set outintheCoreStrategy foramixofusestobedevelopedthroughout thecitycentre. part ofamoreintegrated,mixed-usepatterndevelopment, recognisingtheaspiration Elsewhere, smallerscaleofficeandcreativeindustries developmentcanbedeliveredas in theareaandhelptobridgeBristolTempleQuarter withtherestofcitycentre. Redcliffe areawillenablethecontinuedregeneration ofunderusedsitesandbuildings industries developmentofallscalesaspartthe widermixofusesinthenorth locations foremploymentdevelopment.Continued supportforofficeandcreative the citycentresuchasRedcliffeandHarbourside havealsoproventobesuccessful in BristolTempleQuarter(aboveandbeyondthe 2006pipeline).Otherlocationswithin There isthepotentialforaround135,000m²ofemployment floorspacetobedelivered needs tobefoundifgrowthistakeplaceatthescaleenvisagedbyCoreStrategy. beyond thepipelinesupplythatexistedattime.Afurther120,000m²thereforestill of newofficefloorspace(netadditional)hasbeencompletedsinceApril2006aboveand Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015 6 indicates that around 30,000m² indicatesthataround30,000m² 5 in recent years facilitating inrecentyearsfacilitating

Employment, Culture and Tourism 17 4 BCS8: Delivering a Thriving Economy BCS8: Delivering a Thriving Economy BCS3: Northern Arc and Inner East Bristol – Regeneration Areas BCS2: Bristol City Centre

Policy Links Bristol Local Plan Core Strategy – Key Policies office accommodation and flexible for a mix of office accommodation and flexible There is scope in the city centre local business development needs. A continued workspace to be delivered to meet format office buildings will help the city to continue supply of sites suitable for large existing businesses to grow. An accompanying to attract major employers and allow scale, meanwhile, will support the growth of new supply of new workspace at a smaller in the city centre area. start-ups and other small businesses in which the proportions of uses sought will be guided Outside Bristol Temple Quarter, proportion of employment floorspace will be by the spatial framework, an appropriate sought will vary taking account of the location sought by negotiation. The proportion uses and practical considerations around what of the site, the impact on surrounding These considerations are also reflected in the any given site can feasibly accommodate. allocated for development by this plan. range of uses suggested for sites The North Redcliffe area. The North Redcliffe The Redcliffe Way area, if sought through the neighbourhood planning process; neighbourhood planning process; area, if sought through the The Redcliffe Way and 4.6 4.5 ible workspace within within and flexible workspace quality office net additional high 100,000m² of At least and Quarter; Bristol Temple as part of the wider mix of uses and flexible workspace development Continued office in the area in:

In Old Market & The Dings, St. Paul’s & Stokes Croft and other areas of inner east Bristol the In Old Market & The Dings, St. Paul’s of small-scale flexible workspace suitable for a wide range emphasis will be on the provision of employment uses. Elsewhere within the plan boundary, development will be encouraged to include a proportion will be encouraged to include the plan boundary, development Elsewhere within the site and its scale and type appropriate to employment floorspace of a of office or other or designated specifically for other uses. context, except where land is allocated Development in Bristol City Centre will include: City Centre will in Bristol Development Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 18 Employment, Culture and Tourism 4 conversion, potentiallyincludingsomefurtherintensificationofuse. the citycentre’spoorestqualityofficebuildingswillbeencouragedinpreferenceto positively tothemixofusesinarea.Redevelopmentorsignificantremodelling the lossofexistingofficefloorspacewillbeacceptablewhereitwouldcontribute (notably inandaroundtheNelsonStreetLewinsMeadarea),developmentinvolving underused byreasonoftheirlocationorabilitytomeetmodernbusinessneeds In BristolCityCentre,wherethereareexistingofficebuildingsthatvacantor east Bristolshouldberetainedforemploymentuseunlessitcandemonstratedthat: Employment sitesinOldMarket&TheDings,St.Paul’sStokesCroftandotherareasofinner Policy BCAP7:Lossofemploymentspace iv. iii. ii. i. 4.10 It istobeusedforindustrialorcommercialtrainingpurposes. A netreductioninfloorspaceisnecessarytoimprovetheexistingpremises;or quality ofthesurroundingarea;or Continued employmentusewouldhaveanunacceptableimpactontheenvironmental There isnodemandforemploymentuses;or 4.9 4.8 4.7

contribution tothevitalityandeconomy ofthearea. of employmentfloorspace whereanalternativemixofuseswouldmakeapositive Lewins Meadarea.Inthese areas,amoreflexibleapproachwillbetakentotheloss general suitabilitytomeet modernofficeneeds,includingtheNelsonStreetand underperforming either because ofitslocationorage,condition and There arelocationswithinthecitycentrewhere theexistingofficestockis independent /start-upbusinesses. offer ofthecitycentreintheirpresentusebyproviding accommodationforsmall and StokesCroftOldMarketthatmakeavaluable contributiontothebusiness workspaces thatcanalsobefoundincitycentre neighbourhoodssuchasStPaul’s sustained bytheirmarketvalue.However,there arealsosmaller-scale,flexible areas suchastheWestEnd.Itisanticipatedthat theseofficesiteswillbenaturally areas andalsomanysmallerofficesitesscattered throughoutsuccessfulmixed-use modern officedevelopmentsintheTempleQuay,HarboursideandnorthRedcliffe with astrongcriticalmassofhighqualityofficefloorspace.Theseincludelarge-scale, In BristolCityCentrehasanumberofcoreofficeareasthatprovidethecitycentre alternative usesandplanningpermissionisrequiredfortheirloss. of employmentsitesinBristolCityCentrewhenitisproposedtoredevelopthemfor permission. PolicyBCAP7setsoutthecriteriathatwillbeusedtoassessvalue May 2013.Changestousesotherthanhousingalsostillgenerallyrequireplanning rights onlyexistuntilMay2016anddonotapplytoofficefloorspacecompletedafter development rightsfortheconversionofofficefloorspacetohousing.However,these New permitteddevelopmentrightsintroducedbytheGovernmentinclude make avaluablecontributiontotheeconomyandemploymentopportunities. states thatemploymentsites,premisesandfloorspacewillberetainedwherethey variety ofbusinessspacesdifferenttypes,sizes,qualityandcost.TheCoreStrategy strategy andcomplementstheCoreStrategy’sofficegrowthtargetstoensureawide Retaining valuable employment land and floorspace is an important part of the council’s Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015

Employment, Culture and Tourism 19 4 . It identifies a continued need for industrial and for industrial and . It identifies a continued need 7 of the Core Strategy sets out the council’s overall approach to industrial council’s overall approach to industrial BCS8 of the Core Strategy sets out the BCS8: Delivering a Thriving Economy BCS2: Bristol City Centre BCS8: Delivering a Thriving Economy BCS3: Northern Arc and Inner East Bristol – Regeneration Areas BCS3: Northern Arc and Inner East BCS2: Bristol City Centre

Policy Links Bristol Local Plan Core Strategy – Key Policies Policy Links – Key Policies Bristol Local Plan Core Strategy warehousing floorspace in Bristol. is not feasible in Bristol City Centre after the area’s Industrial and warehousing growth been taken into account, and the city centre is not other development needs have as a location for new industrial and warehousing identified by the Core Strategy to preserve a supply of existing industrial and development. However, the need the city does affect the Harbourside neighbourhood, warehousing floorspace within where there is still a concentration of such floorspace on Spike Island. or partially for Locations around the Floating Harbour that are currently used wholly maritime industries will be safeguarded for that purpose as Maritime Industrial and Warehousing Areas. and warehousing development For the purposes of this policy, ‘Employment sites’ refers to sites, premises and and to sites, premises sites’ refers policy, ‘Employment of this For the purposes uses. for employment or are allocated were last used which are used, floorspace B1-B8 Use Classes falling within those activities uses are generally Employment This (as amended). Classes) Order 1987 Planning (Use and Country of the Town and designated Principal Industrial only employment sites outside policy applies to Warehousing Areas. and Maritime Industrial and Warehousing Areas to submit will expect applicants criterion of the policy, the council Regarding the first for employment uses. This site has been adequately marketed evidence that the on the carrying out of in accordance with the guidelines should be undertaken website. are available to view on the council’s marketing which 4.14 4.15 4.13 Policy 4.11 4.12 Use classes B1b-B8

shown on the Policies Map Sites within the Maritime Industrial and Warehousing Areas will be expected to will be retained for industrial and warehousing uses. Development that would affect the protect or enhance the maritime function of the area. Development otherwise erode the maritime function or viability of existing maritime uses in the area or function of the area will not be permitted. 7 Policy BCAP8: Maritime industries

Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 20 Employment, Culture and Tourism 4 Quarter (PolicyBCAP35). A majorindoorarenaandcomplementaryleisureuseswillbedevelopedinBristolTemple appropriate replacementfacilitiesareprovidedinasuitablealternativelocation. recreation facilitiesshouldberetainedinthoseusesandenhancedwherepossibleunless in thecitycentreboundarywillbeencouraged.Existingcultural,touristandwater-based Proposals fornewculturalfacilities,touristattractionsandwater-basedrecreationuses Policy BCAP9:Culturalandtouristfacilitieswater-basedrecreation Principal IndustrialandWarehousingAreas 4.19 4.18 4.17 4.16 venues andhistoricbuildingsmonuments. visitor offersuchasmuseums,theatres,concert venues,specialistcinemas,sport or thatmakeanimportantcontributiontothedistinctiveness ofthecitycentre’s cultural orleisurefacilitiesthatareofregional, nationalorinternationalimportance For thepurposesofthispolicy,‘culturalfacilities andtouristattractions’referto to servethecityandwiderregion. proposed thatBristolTempleQuarterwillbecomethehomeforamajorindoorarena be soughttoexplorethetouristpotentialofcitycentre’sculturalheritage.Itis particularly intheHarboursideandWestEndneighbourhoods.Opportunitieswillalso leisure andtouristfacilitiesthathastakenplaceinthecitycentrerecentyears, Opportunities willbesoughttocontinuethebeneficialinvestmentincultural, towards thewesternendofHarboursideneighbourhood. Harbour ishometoanumberofimportantwater-basedrecreationuses,particularly an importantpartofthecity’sculturaloffer.MeanwhileareaaroundFloating existing facilities.OtherinstitutionssuchastheWatershedandArnolfinialsoprovide the intentiontocompleteColstonHallprojectwithrefurbishmentof attractions suchastheS.S.GreatBritain,BristolOldVicandCityMuseum.Itremains extension andCinemaDeLuxatCabotCircus,aswellongoinginvestmentin Centre inrecentyears,withthecompletionofM-Shedmuseum,ColstonHall There hasbeensubstantialinvestmentinculture,leisureandtourismBristolCity employment sitesoutsidethecitycentre.. Development ManagementPoliciessetoutthecouncil’sapproachtotheseandother and WarehousingAreas.PoliciesDM12DM13oftheSiteAllocations to bedirectedtheseareas,whichwillsafeguardedasPrincipalIndustrial offer ofthecitycentre.Industrialandwarehousinguseswillthereforecontinue important roleinsupportingandcomplementingthemoreoffice-ledemployment centre, notablyinPennywellRoadandSt.Philip’s.Theseareascontinuetoplayan There areanumberofexistingindustrialandwarehousingareasjustoutsidethecity Bristol LocalPlanCore Strategy –KeyPolicies Policy Links

BCS2: BristolCityCentre Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015

Employment, Culture and Tourism 21 4 of the Core Strategy provides for continuing consolidation and expansion continuing consolidation and expansion BCS2 of the Core Strategy provides for BCS2: Bristol City Centre BCS2: Bristol City Centre

Policy Links Bristol Local Plan Core Strategy – Key Policies Policy Links – Key Policies Bristol Local Plan Core Strategy There may be situations where the University or hospitals trust are seeking to are seeking to There may be situations where the University or hospitals trust precincts or redevelop existing University or hospital sites outside their designated a particular site require a new site in a particular location due to its proximity to will also be or community. In these cases, new University or hospital development acceptable subject to there being no conflict with other policies. Both sites are home to Bristol Royal Infirmary sites. Both sites are home to on the University of Bristol and contribution to the economy and mix of major institutions that make a considerable uses in the city centre. Another significant element of recent investment in culture, leisure and tourism in Bristol in tourism and leisure culture, in investment recent of element significant Another an important hotel sector is Although the of the hotel sector. is the growth City Centre format has been in the form of large tourism offer, much of the growth part of the city’s and budget hotels. between budget hotels and other concerns around the imbalance Reflecting current be sought to diversify the city city centre, opportunities will also types within the boutique hotels or high through the provision of small-scale, centre’s hotel offer quality hotels.

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Outside their designated precincts, the development of University or hospital facilities on sitesOutside their designated precincts, the development of University not allocated or designated specifically for other uses will also be permitted where they would accord with other relevant Local Plan policies. In both precincts, the development of new facilities or the redevelopment and renewal of existingIn both precincts, the development of new facilities or the redevelopment consolidation and expansion offacilities will be encouraged. Development that would impede the University and hospital facilities within the precincts will not be permitted. The Hospital Precinct shown on the Policies Map will be developed for healthcare and ancillaryThe Hospital Precinct shown on the Policies Map will be developed uses associated with the University Hospitals Bristol Trust. The University Precinct shown on the Policies Map will be developed for educational and ancillaryThe University Precinct shown on of Bristol having regard to the principles set out in SPD11. uses associated with the University

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Policy BCAP10: Hotel development BCAP10: Hotel Policy encouraged hotel development will be boutique or high quality Proposals for small-scale, for mixed-use developments. Proposals or as part of broader as individual development provide active ground floor uses and/or frontages and new hotel development should and urban design in all other respects. achieve high standards of sustainability Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 22 Employment, Culture and Tourism 4 Proposals forthetemporaryuseofvacantsitescarparkingwillnotbeacceptable. be encouraged. provision ofspaceforlocalfoodproduction,wildlifeorthegrowingbiomasswill Temporary usesthatwouldenhancethesustainabilityofBristolCityCentresuchas character andamenityofthesurroundingareaorgiverisetounacceptabletrafficconditions. centre andwouldnotcauseexcessivenoiseorotherpollution,unduedetrimenttothe safeguarded willbeacceptablewheretheywouldaddtothevitalityandvibrancyofcity would notprejudiceanyfuturedevelopmentorotherpurposesforwhichthesitemaybe Proposals fortemporaryusesofvacantbuildingsorsiteswithinBristolCityCentrethat Policy BCAP12:Vacantsitesandtemporaryuses 4.25 4.24 of thedevelopment. ensure thatlongstayparkinginnewdevelopmentislimitedtotheoperationalneeds parking provisionisalsolikelytobeinconsistentwithPolicyBCAP29whichseeks use candiscourageanddelaythepermanentredevelopmentofvacantsites.Car Temporary useofvacantsitesforcarparkingisnotallowedinthepolicyassuch growing ofenergycrops. sustainability ofanareabymakingspaceforlocalfoodproduction,wildlifeorthe vibrancy ofanareainthemeantime.Alternatively,temporaryusescanenhance permanent development,suchusescanprovidejobsandaddmuchtothevitality lacking thestandardsofdesignandfinishthatwouldusuallybeexpectedfrom that areawaitingredevelopment.Althoughtemporaryinnatureandthereforeoften From timetotime,temporaryusesaresoughtforvacantbuildingsorclearedsites Bristol LocalPlanCoreStrategy–KeyPolicies Policy Links

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forecast forecast 8 al comparison retail growth to support additional comparison retail sufficient population and expenditure major retail-led development, in the medium to long goods floorspace, including a additional floorspace should be directed towards term. The study concluded that Bristol City Centre remains a successful regional Bristol Shopping Quarter, to ensure to offer the city an attractive, vibrant retail core. shopping destination and continues retail locations The study also recommended approaches to the other city centre which are addressed in the policies in this chapter. forms the core of Bristol City Centre’s retail offer. It Bristol Shopping Quarter forms the core of Bristol City Centre’s retail offer. It Broadmead and comprises the city’s principal shopping area including Cabot Circus, England. It is the The Galleries and is the largest retail destination in South West Central Area Plan. principal and preferred focus for major retail development in the are retail development In addition to growth within the Bristol Shopping Quarter, there Street /Lewins opportunities in the adjacent areas of St Mary-Le-Port and Nelson a complement to new Mead and also at Bristol Temple Quarter where they will act as focuses for retail- development. Although these locations are not intended as major led development, they will assist in creating additional retail floorspace within Bristol offers. City Centre, contributing to a diverse range of retail unit size and of the Core Strategy, the city centre contains a number contains a number As set out in policy BCS7 of the Core Strategy, the city centre areas, each with a different role in meeting the of distinct shopping and service and cultural needs of those living in and visiting shopping, leisure, entertainment sets out the locations for new retail growth, and the Bristol City Centre. This chapter and retail related change and growth across all the approaches to planning for retail Centre. shopping areas within Bristol City Circus delivered around 100,000m² of new retail The completion in 2008 of Cabot result that Bristol City Centre is now among the top- and leisure floorspace, with the the UK. However, continued growth and investment ranked shopping destinations in and role. The City Centre Retail Study is necessary to maintain this status Shopping, Services and the Evening Economy Evening Economy and the Services Shopping, 5.4 5.1 5.2 Bristol City Centre Retail Study: Stages 1 & 2 (June 2013)

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, below, set out the approach to primary and secondary primary and secondary BCAP16 and BCAP17, below, set out the approach to BCS7: Centres and Retailing BCS2: Bristol City Centre

Policy Links Bristol Local Plan Core Strategy – Key Policies ies for the locations on the Policies Map. Policies for the locations Primary Shopping Areas are identified Chapter 9 City Centre Places and Neighbourhoods. referred to above are included in Policies shopping frontages. 5.8 Major retail growth, focused upon sites within Bristol Shopping Quarter Primary Primary Shopping Quarter within Bristol upon sites growth, focused Major retail Area (Policy BCAP36); Shopping and uses at High Street, Wine Street as part of the wider mix of Retail development area. Street and Lewins Mead Mary-le-Port site) and at the Nelson Castle Park (St. at both locations (Policies Shopping Quarter will be strengthened Links to Bristol BCAP37 and 38); of the Bristol Temple Quarter retail and leisure uses as part Complementary BCAP35). developments (Policy Park Street/Queen’s Road; Park Street/Queen’s Old City. Christmas Steps Arts Quarter. Stokes Croft; Old Market.

Development in Bristol City Centre will include: City Centre will in Bristol Development Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol A retail focus will be maintained in the Primary Shopping Areas at: be maintained in the Primary A retail focus will There will be an emphasis on retaining smaller scale/independent retail uses at: There will be an emphasis on retaining A mix of uses will be sought, with a particular emphasis on retaining smaller scale/ A mix of uses will be sought, with uses at: independent retail and leisure The retention of a range of local retail and service uses will be sought at Victoria retail and service uses will be sought at Victoria The retention of a range of local

ondary Shopping Hill/Prewett Street where Secondary Shopping Street, Hotwell Road and Redcliff Frontages are identified. 26 Shopping, Services and the Evening Economy 5 Centre willbeacceptablewheretheywouldaddtothevitalityofarea. of designatedPrimaryShoppingAreasandSecondaryFrontageswithinBristolCity The developmentofnewsmall-scaleretailorotherrelateduses(useclassesA2-A5)outside Bristol CityCentre Policy BCAP15:Small-scaleretaildevelopmentsandotherrelatedusesin and retailfunctionofidentifiedshoppingareas. developments maybeacceptablewheretheywouldnotharmfultothevitality,viability Shopping AreawithinBristolCityCentre.Elsewhereinthecitycentrelargerscaleretail should beproportionatewithandappropriatetothescaleroleofparticularPrimary towards theidentifiedPrimaryShoppingAreasortositeswhichadjointhem.Development New largerscaleretaildevelopmentwithinBristolCityCentrewillbeprimarilydirected Policy BCAP14:LocationoflargerretaildevelopmentinBristolCityCentre

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out intheCentralAreaPlan. applicable tofoodanddrinkusesinalllocations, subjecttoanyspecialprovisionsset on thePoliciesMap. accordance withallotherrelevantpolicies.The boundary ofthecitycentreisshown The policyisalsoapplicabletouseclassesA2A5ofanyscale,providedtheyarein significantly exceedthatscalewillbedeterminedinaccordancewithpolicyBCAP14. This policyappliestoshops(useclassA1)ofup200m².Proposalswhich larger. TheroleofindividualPrimaryShoppingAreasissetoutinPolicyBCAP13. Larger scale retail development is defined as use class A1 of 200m² gross floor area or context ofthatstrategy. This policyaddressesthelocationoflargerscaleretaildevelopmentproposalsin the citycentre,particularlythoseareaswhereactiveusesaresought(Policy centre. Smallscaleshopsandrelatedusescancontributetothevitalityofallparts Larger scaleretaildevelopmentisfocusedonthemainshoppingareaswithincity Bristol LocalPlanSiteAllocations andDevelopmentManagementPolicies Bristol LocalPlanCoreStrategy–KeyPolicies Policy Links Bristol LocalPlanCoreStrategy–KeyPolicies Policy Links

BCS7: CentresandRetailing BCS2: BristolCityCentre DM10: FoodandDrinkUses andtheEveningEconomy BCS7: CentresandRetailing BCS2: BristolCityCentre DM10 oftheSiteAllocationsandDevelopmentManagement Policiesis BCAP13 setsouttheoverallstrategyforretaildevelopmentincitycentre. Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015 BCAP34).

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Primary Shopping Frontages are shown on the Policies Map. In considering proposals considering proposals Primary Shopping Frontages are shown on the Policies Map. In as set out in policy the role of the shopping area in which the frontage is located, BCAP13, will be taken into account. characterised by The Primary Shopping Frontages of Bristol Shopping Quarter are BCAP13, their particularly strong and consistent retail character. Policies Primary Shopping Frontages are designated where there will continue to be a high be a high will continue to where there are designated Shopping Frontages Primary retailers as important for uses. They are retail shopping of use class A1 proportion environment will be maintained. certainty that a strong trading they help to provide are located in Bristol Shopping primary shopping frontages In Bristol City Centre is of particular importance, retail dominated frontages Quarter, where maintaining Frontages in these Queen’s Road. The Primary Shopping and at Park Street and of by significant numbers high proportion of retail shops supported areas contain a services; this is particularly bars, and financial and professional uses such as cafes, leisure and evening and Queens Road with its acknowledged so at Park Street economy role. also been designated at Christmas Steps Arts A Primary Shopping Frontage has of class A1 uses in that location Quarter. This is to acknowledge the dominance as a specialist shopping area characterised by small, and to maintain the area’s role setting providing a unique retail offer to the independent retailers within a historic city’s residents and visitors. introduction of and this policy aim to maintain that retail strength. However, the be appropriate some appropriately located cafés, restaurants, pubs and bars would The proposed use would make a positive contribution to the vitality and viability of the a positive contribution to the vitality and viability of the The proposed use would make the city centre as a whole; and Primary Shopping Frontage and or fragment the Primary Shopping Frontage as a The proposed use would not dominate a significant break in the retail frontage or by resulting result of its scale, by creating and in a harmful loss of retail floorspace; with a retail area in that it includes a shop The proposed use would be compatible would be immediately accessible to the public from front with a display function and the street. 5.14 5.15 5.16 5.14A i. ii. iii.

city centre neighbourhoods. This policy is also subject to any special provisions for shopping areas within areas within This policy is also subject to any special provisions for shopping l floorspace, including l floorspace, including In all cases, proposals which would result in the loss of retai that they will not be storage or servicing space, will be expected to demonstrate detrimental to the continued viability of the retail unit. selective change of Within the Primary Shopping Frontages in Bristol Shopping Quarter A4) or other appropriate use to cafés, restaurants, pubs or bars (Use Classes A3 and criteria and providing the leisure uses will be acceptable subject to meeting the above dominant shopping character is maintained. Policy BCAP16: Primary shopping frontages in Bristol City Centre Bristol City frontages in shopping BCAP16: Primary Policy in Bristol City Centre change of use of retail premises Within Primary Shopping Frontages unless: (use class A1) will not be permitted Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 28 Shopping, Services and the Evening Economy 5 continued viabilityofthe retailunit. or servicing space, will be expected to demonstrate that they will not be detrimental to the In allcases,proposals which wouldresultinthelossofretailfloorspace,including storage function oftheshoppingarea.Inallcasesproposedusewillbeexpected: other relateduseswillbeacceptablewheretheywouldhelptomaintainorenhancethe Within SecondaryShoppingFrontagesinBristolCityCentrethedevelopmentofretailor Policy BCAP17:SecondaryshoppingfrontagesinBristolCityCentre

iv. iii. ii. i. 5.16A 5.17 function andwouldbeimmediatelyaccessible tothepublicfromstreet. To becompatiblewithashoppingareainthat itincludesashopfrontwithdisplay and To generateareasonableleveloffootfalland beofgeneralpublicinterestorservice; Not toharmfullydominateorfragmentfrontages; and viability ordiversity;and To complementtheretailfunctionofshopping frontageandnotharmitsvitality, Hotwell Road, Christmas StepsArtsQuarter.TherearealsoSecondaryShoppingFrontagesat and Queen’sRoad;intheOldCityStokesCroft;Marketatedgesof adjacent tothePrimaryShoppingAreasatBristolQuarterandParkStreet providing opportunitiesforagreaterdiversityofuses.Thesearelocatedwithinand Secondary ShoppingFrontagesaredefinedinvariouslocationsthecitycentre the shoppingarea. location andpotentialimpactonshopperfootfallatthatorinotherpartsof shopping. Theimpactofanybreakwillbeassessedhavingregardtoitsextent, function ofthatpartthefrontageawayfromoneassociatedprimarilywith have occurredwhereuseswould,individuallyorcumulatively,changetheperceived shopping area.Asignificantbreak(criterioniiofthepolicy)willbeconsideredto as theyhaveanimpactonfootfallandaffectshoppers’perceptionsofpartsthe Primary ShoppingAreasareparticularlysensitivetobreaksintheA1retailfrontage shopping area. change ofuseandtoensureactivitiesopeninghoursareappropriateafamily normal shoppinghours.Planningconditionsmaybeusedtorestrictsubsequent support and encourage longer shopping trips and generate continued activity outside where theywouldhelptocomplementtheretailofferandvisitorexperience, Bristol LocalPlanSiteAllocationsandDevelopmentManagementPolicies Bristol LocalPlanCoreStrategy–KeyPolicies Policy Links

DM10: FoodandDrinkUsestheEveningEconomy BCS7: CentresandRetailing BCS2: BristolCityCentre Redcliffe andVictoriaStreet. Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015

Shopping, Services and the Evening Economy 29 5 BCS2: Bristol City Centre DM11: Markets BCS7: Centres and Retailing Evening Economy DM10: Food and Drink Uses and the BCS2: Bristol City Centre BCS2: Bristol City

Bristol Local Plan Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Bristol Local Plan Site Allocations and Development Management Policy Links – Key Policies Bristol Local Plan Core Strategy Bristol Local Plan Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Bristol Local Plan Site Allocations Policy Links Core Strategy – Key Policies Bristol Local Plan h in food, drink h in food, drink The centre of Bristol has benefited in recent years from a growt bars, pubs, clubs, and leisure and entertainment premises including restaurants, associated with cinemas and other leisure uses. The activity, vitality and vibrancy and positive the appropriate mix and type of these uses can make them a welcome addition to the retail offer of Bristol City Centre. leisure and The City Centre Retail Study acknowledged the existing food, drink, potential for further entertainment offer across Bristol City Centre. It found there is beneficial. Leisure growth and that focusing this growth on selected areas would be this growth. Use Frontages have been designated to help support and guide unities and choices in to the range of shopping opportunities and choices in Markets significantly contribute attractiveness to visitors. Bristol City Centre and add to its with policy DM11 of the Site Allocations and This policy should be used in conjunction Development Management Policies.. In considering proposals the role of the shopping area in which the frontage is located, is located, which the frontage shopping area in the role of the proposals In considering Policy DM10 of the Site taken into account. , will be in policy BCAP13 as set out and drink to food Policies is applicable Management and Development Allocations Area Plan. out in the Central provisions set to any special locations, subject uses in all uses Classes A1-A5 or other similar uses’ are defined as Use ‘Retail or other related add to facilities which would and cultural premises and community such as gyms, arts active ground floor uses. area and are considered to be the vitality of the 5.22 5.21 5.19 5.20 5.18 5.18A

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will be supported in Bristol City Centre where it would New or extended market provision diversity of the city centre. support the vitality, viability and Policy BCAP18: New market provision in Bristol City Centre Policy BCAP18: New market

Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 30 Shopping, Services and the Evening Economy 5 Stapleton RoadDistrict Centre accord withotherrelevantLocalPlanpolicies. Leisure andentertainmentuseswillbeacceptableatothercitycentrelocationswherethey Frontages providedtheconcentrationofuseswouldnotresultinharmfulimpacts. offer inBristolCityCentrewillbeencouragedandacceptablewithintheLeisureUse The developmentofusesthatcontributetotheleisure,entertainmentandeveningeconomy 5.29 5.28 Policies 5.27 5.26 5.25 5.24 5.23 applicable to thiscentre. identified on thePoliciesMap.Development Management Policies DM7andDM8are situated withintheBristol CentralAreaPlanareatotheeastofcity centre.Itis Part ofStapletonRoadDistrict Centre,asdefinedinCoreStrategyPolicyBCS7,is uses cannotbeestablishedthroughpermitteddevelopmentallowances. impacts whichcouldarisefromsuchusesandtoensurethatfutureinappropriate of foodanddrinkuses.Planningconditionsmaybeusedtomitigateanyharmful control ofanynegativeeffectsthatcanarisefromconcentrationcertaintypes of theSiteAllocationsandDevelopmentManagementPolicieswhichdealswith cumulatively. Therefore,proposalswillbesubjecttotheprovisionsofpolicyDM10 type andlocationofusesdoesnothaveharmfulimpactseitherindividuallyor policy allowsforaclusteringofusesitisnecessarytoensurethattheparticular uses (similarwhichdonotfallintoaspecificplanningusesclass).Whilstthis takeaways), D2(assemblyandleisureusessuchascinemas)tosimilarsuigeneris This policyappliestousesinclassesA3-A5(cafes,restaurants,pubs,barsand considered anacceptableformofdevelopment. of existingleisure,entertainment,communityorfoodanddrinkuses,shouldbe contribution withinLeisurefrontages,andunlesstheywouldprejudicethefunction Existing andproposedretail(useclassA1)areconsideredtomakeapositive Leisure UseFrontagesareshownonthePoliciesMap. Frontages inthisarearecogniseitsexistingroleandallowforfurtherdevelopments. bars andrestaurantswhichcreateastrongeveningeconomypresence.LeisureUse but otherwiseconsistsmainlyofleisure,tourismandculturaluses,includingpubs, Harbourside andthewaterfrontareaincludesasmallelementofconvenienceretail entertainment andfooddrinkuses. Street, AllSaintsStreetandFairfaxwhichalsoalreadycontainamixofleisure, Frontages arealsoproposedatthewesternendofBroadmeadinpartsNelson would helptodiversifythearea’sofferwhilstcomplementingitsshoppingfunction. area’s designandlocationlendsitselftothedevelopmentofleisuretypeuseswhich Leisure UseFrontagesareidentifiedatQuakersFriarsinBristolShoppingQuarter.The Bristol LocalPlanSiteAllocationsandDevelopment ManagementPolicies Bristol LocalPlanCoreStrategy–KeyPolicies Policy Links

DM10: FoodandDrinkUsestheEveningEconomy BCS2: BristolCityCentre BCAP15 andBCAP17alsoallowforthedevelopmentofusesinclass A3-A5. Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015

A Greener City Centre 31 6 set out an overall approach to addressing the impacts the impacts set out an overall approach to addressing BCS13-15 and BCS9 The Core Strategy proposes ambitious levels of growth in Bristol City Centre within The Core Strategy proposes ambitious levels of growth in Bristol that growth will need the plan period. The development that comes forward to deliver be resilient to an to mitigate its own impact on climate change. It will also need to from climate change. increased risk of flooding and more variable temperatures arising standards for A key part of the planning response to these issues will be to set Strategy sets out sustainable design and construction in Bristol City Centre. The Core change across a suite of ambitious policies that seek to mitigate and adapt to climate of climate change through new development and the protection, provision, provision, of climate change through new development and the protection, the city centre enhancement and expansion of green infrastructure assets. Within there is significant potential for climate change mitigation and adaptation through city centre’s green sustainable energy measures and building design. In addition, the wildlife, enhancing infrastructure assets provide multiple benefits to people and can also play the area as a place to live, work and invest in. Green infrastructure to build upon and an important role in adapting to climate change. Potential exists Bristol. enhance the strategic green infrastructure network within central he city’s significant Capital in 2015 recognised the city’s significant Bristol’s status as European Green environmentally for model exemplar an create to efforts continuing and achievements the city’s commitment and investment in friendly urban living. In particular, has resulted in one of the highest rates of developing sustainable energy policy An emphasis on green infrastructure has resulted carbon reduction of any major city. parks and different green spaces, improved in improved access to good quality nature and wildlife sites, provision of space for local protection and management of in tree planting. Encouragement for walking and food production and an increase the number of cyclists, the highest of all England’s cycling has led to a doubling in of fun initiatives such as ‘Make Sundays Special’. major cities, and the establishment transport schemes (set out in Chapter 7) are In addition, a range of sustainable and increased integrated transport choices. delivering greater ease of movement focused on the city centre. Many of these initiatives have been role in supporting the city’s green agenda. The Core Strategy plays an important Policies A Greener City Centre City Centre A Greener 6.3 6.4 6.2 6.1

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6. Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 32 A Greener City Centre 6 9 as setoutinthetablebelow. Development inBristolCityCentrewillbeexpectedtomeetsustainabledesignstandards Policy BCAP20:Sustainabledesignstandards

1,000m² orgreater Non-residential dwellings Residential 100+ dwellings Residential 10+ Development type Sustainable Buildings StandardsEvidenceBase –FinalReportApril2011 6.6 Policy 6.7 6.5 Level 5by2016,ratherthanCode6asoriginallysoughttheCoreStrategy. changes totheGovernment’szerocarbonbuildingspolicy,standardsriseCode Code forSustainableHomesdevelopmentwithinBristolCityCentre.Reflecting complements and constructionisapplicablewithintheCentralAreaPlanarea.Thispolicy national measureofsustainabilityasapproved by thelocalplanningauthority. and BREEAMmeasuresshouldbeusedunlessthey arereplacedbyanalternative and construction.Assessmentsshouldbecompleted byalicensedassessor.TheCode will ensurethatdevelopmentengagesthoroughlywithissuesofsustainabledesign The assessmentofmajordevelopmentagainstnationalsustainabilitymethodologies The SustainableBuildingsStandardsEvidenceBasereport development toachieveagainstBREEAMortheCodeforSustainableHomes. the wholeofBristol,butthesedonotsetspecificsustainabledesignstandardsfor construction fromdevelopmentinthecentralarea. area. Onthisbasisthecouncilisseekinghigherstandardsofsustainabledesignand circumstances thatjustifytheestablishmentofhigherenvironmentalstandardsin of BREEAMandtheCodeforSustainableHomes.Thestudyidentifiesanumberlocal applying specificstandardstonewdevelopmentincentralBristol,particulartheuse Bristol LocalPlanCoreStrategy–KeyPolicies Policy Links

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A Greener City Centre 33 6 of the Core Strategy sets out requirements relating to on-site renewable renewable relating to on-site out requirements Strategy sets BCS14 of the Core BCS14: Sustainable Energy BCS3: Northern Arc and Inner East Bristol – Regeneration Areas BCS2: Bristol City Centre

Policy Links Bristol Local Plan Core Strategy – Key Policies Development will be expected to explore opportunities to share heat resources with explore opportunities to share heat resources with Development will be expected to to existing district heating networks. Proposals adjoining development or to connect such as heat from industrial plant, are encouraged that would generate waste heat, and reuse the to incorporate infrastructure within sites and buildings to capture or future district waste heat within the development and/or supply to an existing heating network in the area. Development proposals within central Bristol may have the opportunity for a variety have the opportunity for a variety within central Bristol may Development proposals on site characteristics. These network formats, depending of district heating 2) Developing an on-site 1) Connecting to an existing network, opportunities are and off-site district heating network and 3) Developing an on district heating network, with neighbouring building occupiers. policy BCS14 requires development to include,Where district heating is not yet available, infrastructure suitable for connection to future where feasible, communal heating high density nature of the existing development networks. The mixture of uses and mean that there are potential sources of heat lying within the central Bristol area may site that could supply it with heat. close to or adjacent to any given energy in new development and is applicable within the Central Area Plan area. The area. The Central Area Plan within the and is applicable new development energy in of the a Heat Priority Area. Some the whole of central Bristol within policy also places will central area, and as such this area for heat in Bristol exist in the highest demands council will seek to grow a district starting points from which the be one of the key heating network.

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Proposals that would generate waste heat will be encouraged to incorporate waste heat will be encouraged to incorporate Proposals that would generate heat for reuse and/or to supply existing or future heat infrastructure to capture its waste networks in the area. would require heating will be expected to demonstrate Proposals for development that potential opportunities to source heat from adjoining that account has been taken of networks. development or nearby heating

Policy BCAP21: Connection to heat networks to heat BCAP21: Connection Policy Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 34 A Greener City Centre 6 Important OpenSpace Regionally ImportantGeologicalSites Sites ofNatureConservationImportance Green infrastructure 6.15A 6.16 Policy 6.15 Policy 6.14 6.13 6.12 Policy Plan asshown onthePoliciesMap. Central AreaPlanarea. Important OpenSpacesaredesignatedintheCentral Area community, townscape, landscapeorvisualamenityroleandisapplicable withinthe existing greeninfrastructure assetsthatareimportantfortheirrecreational, leisure, area withpotentialforimpactsuponRIGS. Development ManagementPoliciesisapplicable toanydevelopmentinthecentral centre whichareshownonthePoliciesMap.Policy DM20oftheSiteAllocationsand There areanumberofRegionallyImportantGeologicalSites(RIGS) inthecity separately ontheBristolWildlifeNetworkmap. Central AreaPlanasshownonthePoliciesMap.WildlifeCorridorsareidentified and otherprotectedhabitatsfeaturesofimportancearedesignatedinthe applicable withintheCentralAreaPlanarea.SitesofNatureConservationInterest, out requirementsfordevelopmentthatwouldaffectthewildlifenetworkandare integrated solutionssuchaslivingwallsandroofs. interventions rangingfromnewgreenspacestoincreasedtreeplantingandbuilding- the strategicgreeninfrastructurenetwork.Thiswillhappenthroughaseriesof multifunctional greeninfrastructurewithincentralBristoltosupportandstrengthen The overallapproachwillbetocreate,protect,enhanceandmanageanetworkof significant changeisproposed. infrastructure arelikelytobegreatestinthoseareasofthecitycentrewheremore include treeplantingandthecreationofgreenroofs.Opportunitiesfornew to enhanceandreinforcethearea’sexistinggreeninfrastructureassets.Thismay is thereforeimportanttointegrategreeninfrastructurewithinnewdevelopment the opportunitiesforadditionalmajorgreeninfrastructureassetsarelimited.It and theambitiouslevelsofgrowthproposedforareabyCoreStrategy, Given thetighturbangrainandhighdensityofdevelopmentwithincitycentre That networkincludesvariouslocationswithintheCentralAreaPlanarea. corridors, landscapefeaturesandcountrysidewhichareimportantatacitywidelevel. infrastructure networkcomprisedofopenspaces,waterways,wildlife green infrastructureaspartofnewdevelopment.Italsodefinesastrategic in Bristol,includingtheprotectionofexistinggreenassetsandprovisionnew DM17 oftheSiteAllocationand DevelopmentManagementPoliciesprotects DM19 oftheSiteAllocationandDevelopmentManagementPoliciessets BCS9 oftheCoreStrategysetsoutgeneralprinciplesforgreeninfrastructure Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015

A Greener City Centre 35 6 . The site offers a mixture of natural green space and waterways that that . The site offers a mixture of natural green space and waterways 10 BCS9: Green Infrastructure BCS3: Northern Arc and Inner East Bristol – Regeneration Areas BCS2: Bristol City Centre

Policy Links – Key Policies Bristol Local Plan Core Strategy tly to visual amenity in tly to visual amenity in provides a pleasant and peaceful setting contributing significan for wildlife. the area. The site has a particularly important connecting function of Totterdown Totterdown Basin lies within Bristol Temple Quarter. The enhancement for Bristol Basin would complement the major growth and regeneration proposed nature at the heart of Temple Quarter by providing a public open space and access to s and workers alike. the Enterprise Zone, to the benefit of existing and new resident and cycling routes An enhanced Totterdown Basin would also act as a hub for walking running from the city centre to the east and south of the city. Totterdown Basin has recognised natural green space value in the Parks and Green Parks and Green Totterdown Basin has recognised natural green space value in the Spaces Strategy While the city’s waterways are a focal point for development and regeneration, and regeneration, for development are a focal point city’s waterways While the New function. their wildlife network impacts on can have adverse proposals waterways will have to be carefully to or providing access to development adjacent functions. In particular, the waterway’s existing environmental designed to maintain also important wildlife habitats and including trees provide both natural vegetation run-off and improving water quality by managing surface water sustainable drainage by reducing pollution. has enhanced the in the Harbourside neighbourhood Recent development the introduction of a floating reed of the waterway through environmental function quality, creating a new habitat successful in improving water bed. This has been infrastructure benefits. The potential for further and delivering a range of green to waterways within the Central Area Plan area significant development adjacent similar habitat creation schemes. provides opportunities to secure 6.20 6.19 6.17 6.18 Bristol’s Parks and Green Spaces Strategy – Adopted February 2008

10 Policy BCAP23: Totterdown Basin enhancement include the provision of floating reed beds appropriate Enhancement measures could context. Other small-scale habitat creation will to the site’s townscape and landscape of measures within the waterway itself is not be sought on-site where the provision it would conflict with the continued need to provide appropriate, for instance where traffic and waterway access. space for boat moorings, maritime Policy BCAP22: Habitat preservation, enhancement and creation on waterways and creation enhancement preservation, BCAP22: Habitat Policy will be expected to preserve and enhance the Development adjacent to waterways drainage role of the waterway, its banks and existing biodiversity and sustainable protection and enhancement of existing habitats and the immediate environs through the lighting or high levels of noise that could result in creation of new habitats. Increased will not be permitted. harmful impacts to existing habitats Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 36 A Greener City Centre 6 pedestrians, wheelchairusersandcyclistsatalltimes. an existingpublicrealmonoradjacenttothesite.Thegreenlinkwillbeavailable This maybethroughtheprovisionofanewpublicrealmorgreening alignment incorporatingstreettrees,openspaceandotherformsofgreeninfrastructure. green linkthroughtheprovisionofacontinuouswalking/cyclingrouteonanappropriate will beexpected,whereappropriateandfeasible,tocontributethedeliveryofthat Development onsitesaffectedbyaproposedgreenlinkasshownthePoliciesMap Policy BCAP24:TheSt.Paul’sGreenLink function, includingprovisionofpedestrianandcyclelinksthroughthearea. complement itsenhancementasafullyaccessiblenaturalgreenspacewithwildlife Development ofsitesborderingtheTotterdownBasinareawillbeexpectedto 6.23 6.22 6.21

times. Contributionsshouldbeproportionateto the scaleofdevelopment. including streettreesandopenspace.Thegreen linkwillremainfullyaccessibleatall green linkcomprisingacontinuouswalking/cycling routeandnewgreeninfrastructure make acontribution,whereappropriateandfeasible,towardsthedeliveryofnew Development alongNewfoundlandWayandintheDoveLaneareawillbeexpectedto Riverside ParkandtheRiverFrome. improved pedestrian/cyclelinksovertheM32toformstrongerconnectionswith opportunity existstoimproveandgreenlinkagesbetweentheseassetsprovide Brunswick SquaretoSt.Agnes’Park,withonwardlinkstowardsWerburgh’s.An a numberofopenspacesthatformroughwest/eastaxisacrosstheareafrom green linksintheSt.Paul’s/M32areahasbeenidentified.ThePaul’scontains Outside ofthenetworkprimarypedestrian/cycleroutes,apotentialtoimprove Policies Map. The TotterdownBasinisdesignatedasanImportantOpenSpaceshownonthe Bristol LocalPlanSiteAllocations andDevelopmentManagementPolicies Bristol LocalPlanCoreStrategy–KeyPolicies Policy Links Bristol LocalPlanSiteAllocationsandDevelopmentManagementPolicies Bristol LocalPlanCoreStrategy–KeyPolicies Policy Links

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of the Site Allocations and Allocations and of the Site policy DM15 Strategy and BCS9 of the Core BCS16: Flood Risk and Water Management BCS13: Climate Change BCS9: Green Infrastructure DM15: Green Infrastructure Provision BCS2: Bristol City Centre

Bristol Local Plan Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Bristol Local Plan Site Allocations and Development Management Policy Links Bristol Local Plan Core Strategy – Key Policies green infrastructure in in inclusion of green infrastructure out a specific requirement for the This policy sets effects of climate change, which is of particular development to help adapt to the relevance to city centre developments. Development Management Policies set out requirements for the provision of new and/ for the provision requirements Policies set out Management Development and are applicable within infrastructure within new development or enhanced green sets out of the Core Strategy Plan area. In addition policy BCS13 the Central Area and adapting to climate change, development in terms of mitigating requirements for to minimise and mitigate the heating the use of green infrastructure among which is and impact of flooding. Policy and to minimise the risk of the urban environment specific requirements around requirements by setting out BCS16 complements these drainage systems (SUDS). in particular the use of sustainable water management, Green roofs and roof gardens; Living walls; Street trees and other trees; Water features linked to SUDS; appropriate. Waterside landscaping where 6.25 6.24 Policy

Development will be expected to incorporate as many as possible of the following to incorporate as many as possible of the following Development will be expected design features: To reduce the impact of overheating and surface water run-off, new development in and surface water run-off, new development in To reduce the impact of overheating to include an element of green infrastructure where Bristol City Centre will be expected its design. This should include both the landscaping of possible as an integral part of solutions. outdoor areas and building integrated

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Transport andParking MetroWest railproject.CurrentmajorschemesthatdirectlyaffectcentralBristolinclude: through aprogrammeofmajorschemesincludingtheproposedMetroBusand cycling routes.Workisongoingtodeliverfurtherimprovementspublictransport Recent yearshaveseensignificantinvestmentinBristol’sbusservicesandstrategic people totravelmoresustainablyto,fromandwithinthecitycentre. but particularlythosesuchaswalking,cyclingandpublictransport,thatallow can befullyrealised,investmentisrequiredinthefutureallmodesoftransport In ordertoensurethattheambitiouslevelsofgrowthproposedbyCoreStrategy being undertakentoimprovemovementto,fromandwithincentralBristol,including: along withdetaileddevelopmentmanagementpolicies.Itdrawsonarangeofinitiatives This chaptersetsoutanoverallapproachtomovementintheheartofcitycentre,

(via bothBathandBristol Parkway)willimprovejourneytimes. area. Theelectrification oftheGreatWesternMainLinebetweenBristol and London enhanced cross-Bristolrail services,therebyimprovingrailaccesstothe central MetroWest andotherrail serviceenhancements–MetroWestwilldeliver for thispurposeintheSiteAllocationsandDevelopment ManagementPolicies. phase oftheNorthFringetoHengrovescheme.A siteisproposedtobesafeguarded M32 ParkandRide,alonger-termproposaltobepotentiallydelivered asalater before exitingthecitycentreinRedcliffearea; and corridor servingCabotCircusandBroadmead,running viatheCentrePromenade MetroBus: NorthFringetoHengrove,whichwillenterthecitycentreviaM32 provide aconnectionbetweenthecitycentreand theproposedSouthBristolLink; Temple Meads,CabotCircus,Broadmeadandthe CentrePromenade,andwill Road tojoinananticlockwiselooparoundthecitycentrerunningviaRedcliffe, MetroBus: AshtonValetoTempleMeads,whichisproposedrunviaCumberland Public RealmandMovementFramework:BristolCityCentre. Major transportschemes; Bristol CycleStrategy; Walking StrategyforBristol:OurVision2011-2021; West ofEnglandJointLocalTransportPlan32011-2026; Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015

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, which is exploring the of Corn Street, which is exploring the experimental pedestrianisation the value of City Centre Retail Study, which contains ideas including Framework, which looks in detail City Centre Public Realm and Movement potential for regular daytime closures of Corn Street at weekends; potential for regular daytime closures environment, particularly at the Horsefair creating a more pedestrian friendly and Queens Road; made to the public realm in several important at improvements that could be locations throughout the city centre; are currently being A range of pedestrian and cycle route enhancements such as the Local Sustainable Transport Fund; and delivered through programmes package, improving access to the central the Bristol Temple Quarter infrastructure area and the Enterprise Zone. in areas The Council is developing proposals for new residents’ parking schemes within and surrounding the city centre. initiative, in which parts of the city centre city centre initiative, in which parts of the The Mayor’s Make Sundays Special once a month through the summer, to open up have been closed to traffic, initially play and business activity; the streets for markets, entertainment, The The The

In addition to the major public transport schemes, a new bridge is proposed to link to link bridge is proposed schemes, a new public transport to the major In addition enable the Road. This is to to Cattle Market Temple Quarter site at Bristol the arena on the site. development arena and other of the major indoor delivery that binds all council’s Walking Strategy, walking is the glue As set out in the to the homes, businesses and transport together and links them other modes of the walking environment through around the city centre. Enhancing facilities in and for the experience of the city centre the public realm will enhance improvements to and increase the appeal of the people with reduced mobility, all users, including for business and tourism. Greater place to live and as a destination city centre as a the health and wellbeing of for walking will also help to improve encouragement the of initiatives and ideas to improve There are currently a number Bristol’s citizens. including: environment in the city centre, pedestrian and cycling Cycling has become an increasingly popular mode of transport in the city, doubling in in the city, doubling in Cycling has become an increasingly popular mode of transport free, can contribute use over the last 10 years. It is accessible, cheap and pollution the environment to achieving happy and healthy citizens, improving the quality of base the council and delivering sustainable growth. Building on a strong cycling has developed a Cycle Strategy for the city. The strategy sets out the council’s to a sustained vision for cycling by 2020, in particular the council’s commitment commuter trips investment programme, a significant increase in the number of experimental and by bike and children cycling to secondary school, the delivery of and safe cycle cutting edge cycle projects and progressing delivery of an attractive actions including new network for everyone. The strategy also sets out a range of key infrastructure, marketing and promotion of cycling, and cycle training. of access to the The city centre is served by taxis which are an important component Night bus services city centre, including the contribution to the evening economy. a network of ferry also serve the city centre. In addition, the Floating Harbour has contribute to the city services that provide important connections across the area and centre’s range of visitor attractions. 7.4 7.5 7.5B 7.5A

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40 Transport and Parking 7 point havingregardtoanyproposalsforpedestrianisationortrafficmanagement. servicing, thecouncilwillworkwithapplicanttoidentifymostappropriateaccess vehicular accessissoughttoasiteforthepurposesofessentialoperationalparkingor it wouldnotincreasethelevelsofgeneraltrafficenteringneighbourhood.Where Development intheOldCityneighbourhoodwillbeencouragedandacceptablewhere Policy BCAP26:OldCity-ReducingtrafficintheheartofBristolCentre 7.10 7.9 7.8 7.7 Policy 7.6 free ormostlycar-freeformsofdevelopment. been identifiedforpedestrianisationitmaybe more appropriatetoproceedwithcar- where accessisonlyavailablefromstreetsthat havebeenpedestrianisedor minimum possibleimpactonthepedestrianand cyclingenvironment.Inlocations and ensuringthatanyvehicularaccessisgained fromthesafestlocationwith ensuring thatdevelopmentdoesnotprovideinappropriatelevelsofon-siteparking bring inappropriatelevelsoftrafficintothehistoriccitycore.Thiswillbeachievedby is nottorestraindevelopment,butencouragedevelopmentsolutionsthatdo In supportofcontinuedregenerationintheOldCity,purposepolicyBCAP26 public realmimprovementsparticularlytoimportantpedestrianandcyclingroutes. neighbourhood willenableenhancedpublictransportprovisionandwide-ranging the greatestnumberofpeople.ReducingvolumetrafficenteringOldCity improvements tothepublicrealmhavepotentialbringthegreatestbenefits The OldCityis,therefore,apartofthecitycentrewherereductionintrafficand and TempleMeadsStation. city centredestinationssuchasParkStreet,Harbourside,BristolShoppingQuarter centre convergeontheOldCity,whichliesdesirelinesbetweenseveralimportant historic heartofthecity.Manykeypedestrianroutesintoandacrosscity The areawithinthe inner accessloop has asitscentretheOld City neighbourhood, the and Conservation. design strategyforcentralBristolandareaddressedseparatelyinChapter8,Design Detailed policiesforthepublicrealmandpedestrianroutesformpartofurban Old CitythatreflectstheaspirationsofPublicRealmandMovementFramework. parts ofthecitycentrebymeansaseriesvehicularaccesszones. elsewhere, reducingcross-centremovementwhileretainingcaraccesstodifferent parts ofthecitycentre,subjecttoimprovementsthatrouteandorbitalroutes through trafficontoanenhancedinneraccesslooprouterunningaroundtheouter levels oftrafficenteringtheheartcity.Toachievethis,itisproposedtodirect At theheartofPublicRealmandMovementFrameworkisaproposaltoreduce Bristol LocalPlanSiteAllocations andDevelopmentManagementPolicies Bristol LocalPlanCoreStrategy–KeyPolicies Policy Links

DM23: TransportDevelopment Management BCS10 TransportandAccess Improvements BCS2: BristolCityCentre BCAP26 setsoutanoverallapproachtomovementandthepublicrealmin Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015

Transport and Parking 41 7 safeguards land and routes required to ensure that new development to ensure that new development BCAP27 safeguards land and routes required BCS10 Transport and Access Improvements BCS10 Transport and Access Improvements BCS2: Bristol City Centre

Policy Links Bristol Local Plan Core Strategy – Key Policies will be delivered primarily by mechanisms While the schemes set out in policy BCAP27 will be delivered primarily by mechanisms may be sought more other than planning, other sustainable transport improvements Station, at the heart of directly from the development of specific sites. Temple Meads an opportunity Bristol Temple Quarter, is a location where new development provides for significant improvements. nd programmed, developed and programmed, sufficiently have been transport schemes Where major Links, Transport Map as Safeguarded shown on the Policies designated and they are of, required for the future expansion presently used for, or may be while land that is . Policies Map as Rail Infrastructure is designated and shown on the the rail network will not prejudice their delivery. Routes for new transport infrastructure on existing Routes for new transport infrastructure on existing will not prejudice their delivery. as the land required for their implementation roads are not specifically safeguarded is already part of the existing highway. The major public transport schemes being progressed in the Bristol area are being being progressed in the Bristol area are being The major public transport schemes with the support of Central Government funding. taken forward on an ongoing basis Policy North Fringe to Hengrove. Ashton Vale to the city centre; Kingsland Road sidings, St. Philips; Refuse Transfer Station, St. Philips. Rail link to serve Barrow Road Proposed road bridge from Cattle Market Road to the arena site (Policy BCAP35); bridge from Cattle Market Road Proposed road routes from: Proposed MetroBus 7.13 7.11 7.12

The development of sites adjacent to Temple Meads Station will be expected to deliver will be expected to deliver The development of sites adjacent to Temple Meads Station enhanced walking / cycle improved public transport interchange facilities and new and routes as part of the development of Bristol Temple Quarter.

Policy BCAP28: New interchange facilities Rail land at the following locations and shown on the Policies Map as Rail Infrastructure and shown on the Policies Map as Rail Infrastructure Rail land at the following locations rail use: will be safeguarded for future

Policy BCAP27: Safeguarded transport links and railway land links and transport BCAP27: Safeguarded Policy of the following transport schemes required for the implementation Land and routes to Transport Links will be safeguarded on the Policies Map as Safeguarded and identified provision: enable their future Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol

42 Transport and Parking 7 residents, staffandvisitors. quality whichmeetsthe requirementsofallcyclistsusingnewdevelopmentincluding Policies. Cycleparking provision andassociatedfacilitiesshouldbe designed toahigh Standards ScheduleatAppendix2totheSite AllocationsandDevelopmentManagement standards forsecurecycleparkinganddisabled carparkingsetoutintheParking Development inBristolCityCentrewillbeexpected tomeetorexceedtheminimum Cycle parkinganddisabledcarin Bristol CityCentre a significantlylowerlevelofcarparkingprovision willbeexpected. also applywithintheCentralAreaPlanareabut, whereappropriateinBristolCityCentre, and disabledcarparkingstandardsfornewdevelopment inBristol.Thesestandardswill Management Policiessetoutmaximumcarparkingstandardsand minimum cycleparking The ParkingStandardsScheduleatAppendix2totheSiteAllocationsandDevelopment Policy BCAP29:Carandcycleparking 7.17 7.16 7.15 7.14

be appropriateformanycitycentredevelopmentsthatprovidenewhomes. that reducetheneedtotravel,anelementofresidentialcarparkingmaycontinue Although thecitycentreprovidesarangeofemploymentopportunitiesandservices and poolcarsanappropriatelevelofdisabledparking. the essentialoperationalneedsofdevelopmentsuchasspaceforservicevehicles centre. Newprivatenon-residentialparkingwithinthecitycentrewillbelimitedto being appropriatelylocatedwithinthehierarchyofvehicularroutesincity replace existingprovisionmaybeacceptablesubjecttothereplacement New long-staypublicparkingwillnotgenerallybeencouraged,butproposalsto contributing tocongestion,noiseandpoorairquality,particularlyduringpeakhours. in whichlargenumbersofworkerstravelintothecitycentrebycaronadailybasis, facilities. However,extensiveprovisionoflong-stayparkingcreatestravelpatterns city centreeconomy,particularlyitsretailofferandcultural,leisuretourist particularly short-stayparking,hasanimportantroletoplayinsupportingthe transport suchascyclingandwalking,retaininganelementofpubliccarparking, Although thecouncilwishestoencourageuseofmoresustainablemeans Facilities willneedtobefullyaccessible. to thenorthwillberequiredaccommodatethisenhancedinterchangefunction. Quarter. Itislikelyhoweverthatthedevelopmentofsitesadjoiningstation explored inmoredetailtheSpatialFrameworkbeingpreparedforBristolTemple The preciselocationandtypeofinterchangefacilitiesthatwillbesought Bristol LocalPlanCoreStrategy–KeyPolicies Policy Links

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Bristol Local Plan Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Bristol Local Plan Site Allocations and Development Management Policy Links Bristol Local Plan Core Strategy – Key Policies For the purposes of policy BCAP29, “long-stay” refers to parking that a single car can “long-stay” refers to parking that a single car can For the purposes of policy BCAP29, potentially longer. “Short-stay” refers to parking occupy for a full working day or evening use. that can only be occupied for less than a full working day or for 7.18

The inclusion of appropriate security measures fully integrated into the design of the measures fully integrated into the design of the The inclusion of appropriate security encouraged. proposed development will be ld be finished to a high and off-street provision, should be finished to a high All parking, including on-street appropriate landscape treatments, including green standard of design that incorporates enhances its context. infrastructure, and preserves or Design of car parking in Bristol City Centre Design of car parking in Bristol Residential car parking in Bristol City Centre Residential car parking in Bristol car parking, which may include on-street parking An appropriate level of new residential the city centre where it is properly integrated into the solutions, will be acceptable in or the existing street scene. Developments of new broader design of the development parking spaces than the maximum standard and car- homes that provide fewer car will be acceptable where they are consistent with Site free residential developments Management Policy DM23. Allocations and Development Proposals for short-stay car parking will be considered on a case by case basis having having on a case by case basis car parking will be considered Proposals for short-stay of the proposed development, the position and requirements of the regard to the nature use in favour desirability of reducing car of vehicular routes and the site in the hierarchy modes of transport. of more sustainable Long-stay private non-residential car parking should be limited to the essential should be limited to the essential non-residential car parking Long-stay private of the proposed development. operational needs Proposals for long-stay public car parking will only be acceptable where it would replace it would replace acceptable where will only be public car parking for long-stay Proposals of vehicular within the hierarchy located would be appropriately provision and existing centre. routes in the city Non-residential car parking in Bristol City Centre in Bristol car parking Non-residential Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 44 Design and Conservation 8 11 Urban DesignApproach 8.

Bristol CentralArea ContextStudy–informing change –September2013 8.3 Policy 8.2 The 8.1 Design &Conservation development proposals: supplementary planningguidancewillcontinue tobeusedguidedecisionson In additionthefollowingadoptedsupplementary planningdocumentsand and willapplytoalldevelopmentproposalswithin theCentralAreaPlanarea. on howthiswillbeachieved.Thesepoliciesare applicabletocentralBristol Development ManagementPolicies,whichprovide furtherdetailedpolicies and iscomplementedbypoliciesDM26-DM32oftheSiteAllocations making bestuseofthisconsiderableasset. objective istoseekmanagepositivechangewithinthehistoricenvironment this outstandinghistoricenvironment,recognisingitsmultiplebenefits.The as avisitordestination.TheCentralAreaPlanaimstosafeguardandenhance essential partofthecity’sdistinctivecharacter,itsqualitylifeandappeal and irreplaceableresource;avitaleconomicculturalassetprovidingan social historyanddevelopment.Togethertheseformauniquehistoricfabric Central Bristolhasaricharchaeologicalandarchitecturallegacyreflectingits enjoyment ofthehistoricenvironment. suite ofdesignpolicies,provideapositivestrategyfortheconservationand council’s responsetotheseheritageassetsand,inconjunctionwithawider and policyDM31oftheSiteAllocationsDevelopmentPoliciessetout for thedescriptionofspecificlocalcharacter.PolicyBCS22CoreStrategy the ConservationAreaCharacterAppraisaldocumentscoveringcentralBristol the knowndesignatedandnon-designatedheritageassetshasdrawnfrom terms oftheevolutionurbanstructureandbuiltform.Italsodetailsall distinctiveness ofcentralBristol.TheStudydefinesspecificcharacterareasin

SPD2 “AGuideforDesigning HouseAlterationsandExtensions”(October 2005) SPD1 “TallBuildings”(January 2005) Central AreaContextStudy BCS21 oftheCoreStrategysetsoutprinciplesforquality urbandesign Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015 11 describesthehistoriccharacterand

Design and Conservation 45 8 PAN6 “Off-Street Residential Parking in Conservation Areas” Parking in Residential PAN6 “Off-Street (1997) Guidelines” PAN8 “Shopfront Guide” (1998) to Local Character – A Design PAN 15 “Responding (1993) (Until superseded by Enhancement Statements” “Conservation Area Character Appraisals). Conservation Area SPD7 “Archaeology and Development” (March 2006) Development” (March and SPD7 “Archaeology the thoughtful and creative reinstatement of historic street of historic street The Restored City: the thoughtful and creative reinstatement spaces and the enhancement of important patterns, building lines and public historic building fabric and street pattern remains. views in areas where significant pastiche, rather the contemporary design of new This approach does not advocate positively to the historic local context. spaces and buildings that respond scale development The Reinvented City: the creation of new and often large local context has a lower historic fabric content on sites and in areas where the Bristol’s unique and capacity for significant new development that responds to This allows for a context in a more overtly contemporary and often bold manner. such as views, less restrained approach, although strategic context considerations remain important topography, landscape features and surrounding built forms will influences in shaping proposals for new development. an existing initiative highlighting the pivotal role of the public the pivotal role of the public The Legible City: an existing initiative highlighting accessible, welcoming high quality realm. Its focus is on creating well-connected, to navigate and orientate oneself, promoting streets and spaces that are easy and economic benefits by rebalancing the sustainable travel, healthy lifestyles cyclists and public transport and reducing or public realm in favour of pedestrians, of vehicular movement. removing the detrimental impact

The urban design approach for central Bristol is intended to provide an additional level level intended to provide an additional approach for central Bristol is The urban design significant change and investment approach in areas of of detail and a co-ordinated Central Area Context Study, which local level. It is informed by the at a strategic and a critical evidence base, including contextual understanding and provides the key facing different parts of the city centre. summary of the issues and challenges on the application of three urban design concepts: The urban design approach is based is being prepared is being prepared A detailed urban design guidance document Shaping Quality Places in planning to support the Central Area Plan and will become a material consideration how the urban applications. The guidance will elaborate these concepts and show routes, city spaces, design emphasis should be placed in respect of key pedestrian due to their extent major areas of change and other key sites. Some areas of change, reinvented city and character will require the application of both restored and concepts, in combination with The Legible City. to its future, many A number of areas and key sites within the city centre are critical Chapter 9 City acting as a catalyst for future development and inward investment. Centre Places and Neighbourhoods sets out development considerations for these Shaping areas and suggests an appropriate balance of restoration and reinvention. Quality Places will explore this balance in more detail in a series of place making Context Study. principles for each area or key site, informed by the Central Area 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7

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secondary pedestrianrouteswillnotbepermitted. Development thatwouldbeharmfultotheamenityoraccessibilityofprimary provide anappropriateandproportionatelevelofpublicrealmimprovementstotheroute. Development onoradjacenttoprimaryandsecondarypedestrianrouteswillbeexpected Policy BCAP30:Pedestrianroutes The LegibleCity 12

Public Realmand MovementFramework–Bristol CityCentre–February2012 8.12 8.11 8.10 8.9 8.8 The analysis ofthelocalcontext. Study, ConservationAreaCharacterAppraisalsandanyotherrelevantguidanceor design policieswithintheLocalPlan,havingregardalsotoCentralAreaContext proposals willbeguidedbythesiteallocationswithinCentralAreaPlanand redevelopment andoftenatasmalltomediumscale.Thedesignapproachthese over time.Thisismorelikelytobeatthelevelofbuildingrefurbishmentorsite In otherpartsofthecitycentre,changeamoreincrementalnaturewilloccur also beappliedtodetermine thenatureofimprovementssought. pedestrian routescoincide withdesignatedQuaysideWalkways,policy BCAP32 will Allocations andDevelopmentManagementPolicies. Whereprimaryorsecondary principles ofpublicrealmdesignsuchasthose contained inpolicyDM28oftheSite routes, thenatureofimprovementssought would beguidedbymoregeneral Realm andMovementFramework.Inapplyingpolicy BCAP30tosecondarypedestrian where appropriatetothespecificimprovements outlinedforeachrouteinthePublic BCAP30 toprimarypedestrianroutes,itwillbe a prioritytodeliverorcontribute the routenetworkthatwillbesoughtfromnew development.Inapplyingpolicy Bristol CyclingStrategyinidentifyingthescope and detailofanyimprovementsto Reference willbemadetothePublicRealmandMovementFramework proposed routes,asindicated,areindicative. implemented orrequiresignificantfurtherdevelopmentareshownasproposed.The undergone somedevelopmentareindicatedasexisting,whilethosethatremaintobe to themainroutes.InFigure8.1opposite,sectionsofnetworkthathavealready pedestrian routenetworkfromareasoutsidethecitycentreandprovidealternatives routes whichcreatelinkstootherkeyroutes,provideaccesstheprimary The primarypedestrianroutesaresupplementedbyanetworkofsecondary and reflectingtheareasforgrowthorregenerationidentifiedbyCoreStrategy. provide highqualitypedestrianroutesbetweenaseriesofkeycitycentredestinations Framework identifiesanetworkofprimarypedestrianroutesbasedontheneedto walking, cyclingandaccesstopublictransport.ThePublicRealmMovement Attractive, accessibleandsafepedestrianrouteshelptoincreaseopportunitiesfor the approachofPublicRealmandMovementFrameworkintoCentralAreaPlan. with policyBCAP26inChapter7TransportandParkingtheCityCentre,incorporate made tothepublicrealmthroughoutcitycentre.Policies Public RealmandMovementFramework Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015 12 identifiesimprovementsthatcouldbe BCAP30-BCAP32, along

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Design and Conservation 49 8 BCS21: Quality Urban Design DM28: Public Realm BCS2: Bristol City Centre DM27: Layout and Form Destination: Castle Park, The Bear Pit, Colston Hall, Museum Square, St MaryDestination: Castle Park, The Bear in Bristol Temple Quarter. Redcliffe and new spaces to be created Wharf, Bathurst Basin, CumberlandWaterfront: Totterdown Basin, Redcliffe Basin, The Grove. Square and, should opportunitiesReclaimed: Cumberland piazza, Brunswick redevelopment, major highway junctions sucharise for their reconfiguration and Old Market Roundabout or Lawrence Hillas Temple Circus, St. James’ Barton, Roundabout. Interchange: Temple Meads station, The Centre, Redcliffe bus hub, Old MarketInterchange: Temple Meads station, bus hub.

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50 Design and Conservation 8 Views andlandmarks Local HistoricParksandGardens Tall BuildingsinBristolCityCentre 8.22 8.21 8.25 8.24 8.23 Management Policies. policies landmarks whentheyareconsideredagainstPolicyBCS21oftheCoreStrategyand views. Thesewillbeusedtoinformdecisionsonproposalsaffectingviewsand detailed localanalysisincludingimportantshort,mediumandlongerdistance key viewsandlandmarks.EachConservationAreaCharacterAppraisalcontains The Central Area Context Study contains information on the topography of the area, views outtothesurroundingcountryside,includingAshtonCourtandDundry. the citycentreanditslandmarks.Frommanypartsofthereare distinctive topographycreatesanumberofsignificantviewsinto,outandacross runs fromtheOldCitytoMarketthroughhistoricsiteofBristolCastle.This Montpelier andTotterdown.AcentralridgebetweentheriversAvonFrome by areasofhigherground,includingtheAvonGorge,Clifton,Kingsdown,Cotham, The uniquecharacterofcentralBristolisfocusedarounditswaterways,surrounded strategy fortheirconservation. Allocations andDevelopmentManagementPolicies whichseektoprovideapositive is coveredbypoliciesBCS22oftheCoreStrategyandpolicy DM31 oftheSite Gardens whichareidentifiedonthePoliciesMap. Theapproachtosuchassets part ofaLocalList.Thecitycentrecontainsnumber ofLocalHistoricParksand are consideredtobenon-designatedheritageassets thatwouldinfutureform elements ofanarea.SuchassetsincludeLocalHistoric ParksandGardenswhich formal designation,butareneverthelesshighly regardedandoftenmuch-loved The historicenvironmentcomprisesawiderange ofassets,whichmaynotmerit tall buildingsmaybeappropriate. in Management Policies.Detailedguidanceontheassessmentofproposalsissetout policies buildings requirecarefulassessmentagainstpolicyBCS21oftheCoreStrategyand of 9ormorestoreys.Duetotheirimpactoverawideareaproposalsfortall tend tobe4-6storeyshigh,andatallbuildingwouldthereforeintheregion which significantlychangetheskyline.Withincitycentre,backgroundbuildings Tall buildingsarethosethatsubstantiallytallerthantheirneighboursand/or commercial buildings,reflectingthecity’simportanceasacentreforbusiness. the cityisoverallscaleofbuildingsandpresenceanumbertall One ofthecharacteristicsthatdistinguishesBristolCityCentrefromrest SPD1 DM26, DM26, Tall Buildingswhichincludesindicativeareaswithinthecitycentrein DM27, DM27, DM29 andDM30oftheSiteAllocationsDevelopment DM29 andDM30oftheSiteAllocationsDevelopment Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015

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embeds the vision for Bristol Temple Quarter within the Quarter within the BCAP35 embeds the vision for Bristol Temple for Bristol Temple Quarter will provide a planning and Spatial Framework for Bristol Temple Quarter will provide a planning and has been established to deal with the enhanced planning service has been established to deal with the necessary permissions. design framework that seeks to deliver the vision for the area. The framework framework design framework that seeks to deliver the vision for the area. The and inspire seeks to guide and shape an urban structure that will promote of enterprise and innovation, with a particular focus on the co-ordination through the investment in infrastructure, the layout of development, connections area and the design of the public realm. Local Development Orders have been put in place to grant planning permission for specified forms of development. development plan. It sets out a wide range of appropriate uses providing clarity wide range of appropriate uses providing clarity development plan. It sets out a and flexibility for prospective developers. Policy The An Bristol Temple Quarter consists of Temple Meads Station and the predominantly of Temple Meads Station and the predominantly Bristol Temple Quarter consists it, including two of the extensions to the city commercial development that surrounds centre proposed by the Core Strategy. has seen much investment in recent years, notably Although Bristol Temple Quarter Quay, there remain a great many sites with the with the development of Temple To help unlock this potential, Bristol Temple potential for further development. an Enterprise Zone, in which a simplified regime of Quarter has been designated as to encourage new development. The Enterprise planning control is being introduced Area Plan boundary to include the River Avon Zone also extends outside the Central on Bath Road. corridor as far as the Paintworks to an integrated planning approach to the The Bristol Central Area Plan contributes and expedite new development: Enterprise Zone which aims to promote The emerging Spatial Framework includes place plans that set out distinct aspirations distinct aspirations The emerging Spatial Framework includes place plans that set out for each of Bristol Temple Quarter’s four character areas. Bristol Temple Quarter Temple Quarter Bristol 9.1 9.1.1 9.1.2 9.1.3 9.1.4

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54 City Centre Places and Neighbourhoods 9 should besupportedbyaFloodRiskAssessment. development ofsitesthatareatriskfloodingorlargerthanonehectareinsize within thepolicyarea,takingaccountofallreasonablyavailablesitesinarea.The with climatechangeshouldbesupportedbyafloodrisksequentialtestundertaken Development ofsiteswithinBristolTempleQuarterthatareatriskfloodingnowor this interchangefunction. development ofsitesadjoiningthestationtonorthwillbeexpectedaccommodate Bristol TempleMeadsStationwillbeenhancedasamajortransportinterchange.The Development willinclude: Quarter and,indoingso,haveregardtotheSpatialFrameworkforBristolTempleQuarter. The layout,formandmixofusesshouldcontributetodeliveringthisvisionforBristolTemple creative mindedbusinesses. mixed-use quarterofthecitycentre,anexemplarfornewinitiativesandahuball range ofusesaspartthegrowthandregenerationareaanemployment-led, Sites withinBristolTempleQuarter(PoliciesMapsiteKS01)willbedevelopedforawide Policy BCAP35:BristolTempleQuarter

9.1.5A 9.1.6 9.1.5 serve thenewdevelopments. accessible QuaysideWalkway(PolicyBCAP32)andtheimprovementofopenspaceto Green infrastructureandpublicrealmenhancementsincludingacontinuous centre andsurroundingneighbourhoods; New walkingandcycleroutestoconnectthedevelopmentsrestofcity Temple Meadsstation; Complementary retailandleisureuses,particularlywithinadjacenttoBristol Hotel andconferencefacilities; Up to2,200newhomesincludinglive/workspace; At least100,000m²ofnetadditionalhighqualityofficeandflexibleworkspace; A majorindoorarenaandcomplementaryleisureuses; http://www.bristoltemplequarter.com For moreinformationabouttheEnterpriseZonesee the conservationofthisnationallyimportantheritage asset. centrepiece toTempleQuarter.Inconsideringproposals greatweightwillbegivento Bristol TempleMeadsstationisaGradeIlisted buildingandformsastrikinghistoric area closetoBristolTempleMeads. the proposedBristolMetroBus.Thiswillbeaccommodated inthewesternpartof The infrastructureimprovementsprovidedinBristol TempleQuarterwillalsoinclude fully accessiblenaturalgreenspaceattheheartofBristolTempleQuarter. Policy BCAP23TotterdownBasinEnhancementsetsouttheapproachtosecuringa Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015

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9.2.1 9.2.5 9.2.4 9.2.3 9.2.2 9.2 Retail Growth-BristolShoppingQuarter Development anddesignapproach Continued regenerationof apedestrianfriendlycitycentreshoppingandleisure quarter. for theareais: Incorporating bothrestored andreinventedcityconcepts,theoveralldesign objective neighbourhoods. the CentralAreaPlan’svisionofasingle,thriving citycentreconsistingofconnected Castle Park,NelsonStreetandLewinsMead Newfoundland Waycontributingto This approachcomplementsthatoftheadjoining areasofHighStreet,WineStreetand frontages aredesignatedatQuaker’sFriarssubject toPolicy hours. Inadditiontospecialprovisionsfortheprimary shoppingfrontages,leisure would alsoprovideincreasedattractionsinthearea andactivityoutsideofmainretail vitality andvibrancytoareasthatarepredominantly singleuseinnature,andwhich that BristolShoppingQuarterseesamorediversemixofuseswhichwouldhelptoadd Taking theexampleofsuccessfulmixusesatCabotCircus,itisalsoproposed growth includingmajorretailleddevelopmentatTheHorsefair/CallowhillCourt. The overallapproachtoBristolShoppingQuarterisenablethedeliveryofretail development sitesatHorsefair/CallowhillCourtandUnionStreet. approach todevelopmentinBristolShoppingQuarterwithafocusonmajorpotential for retailandleisuredevelopmentinthecitycentre.Thissectionaddresses The Shopping,ServicesandtheEveningEconomychaptersetsoutoverallstrategy Shopping Quarter. City Centrethisfloorspaceshouldbedirectedtowardstheprimeretailarea,Bristol development, inthemediumtolongterm.ThestudyconcludesthatwithinBristol support additionalcomparisonretailgoodsfloorspace,includingamajorretail-led Centre showthatthereissufficientforecastpopulationandexpendituregrowthto Bristol CityCentreRetailStudy2013saysthatretailcapacityforecastsfor and TheGalleries-isthelargestretaildestinationinSouthWestEngland. It comprisesthecity’sprincipalshoppingarea-includingCabotCircus,Broadmead Bristol ShoppingQuarterformsthecoreofBroadmeadneighbourhood. Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015 BCAP19.

City Centre Places and Neighbourhoods 57 9 A range of unit sizes to ensure continued diversity of retail provision in the area; A range of unit sizes to ensure continued diversity of retail provision as appropriate within Active ground floor uses where possible to all public frontages a Primary Shopping Area; and Broadmead; Improvements to the pedestrian environment in Union Street Retention and refurbishment of historic and landmark buildings. A range of unit sizes to ensure continued diversity of retail provision in the area; A range of unit sizes to ensure the Horsefair, Improved routes and links between shopping frontages on Broadmead, Bond Street, and through to Quakers Friars; as appropriate within Active ground floor uses where possible to all public frontages a Primary Shopping Area; Improvements to the pedestrian environment in the Horsefair.

Union Street Site KS03) for retail and Redevelopment of sites in the Union Street area (Policies Map retail-led mixed uses will be encouraged and should provide: The development should provide: The development should provide: The Horsefair/Callowhill Court is allocated for major retail-led mixed use The site (Policies Map Site KS02) a proportion of leisure uses as appropriate to the Bristol redevelopment and may include Area. Provision of new homes as part of a mixed Shopping Quarter Primary Shopping development will be encouraged. t risk of flooding now or Shopping Quarter that are at risk of flooding now or Development of sites within Bristol than one hectare in size should be supported by a Flood with climate change or are larger Risk Assessment. Development that provides enhancements to the pedestrian environment at St. James’ to the pedestrian environment at St. James’ Development that provides enhancements Barton will be encouraged. Development across the Bristol Shopping Quarter will be encouraged to implement will be encouraged to implement the Bristol Shopping Quarter Development across with high quality materials whilst respecting the innovative design solutions finished buildings and reflecting, where appropriate, the historic surviving historic and landmark development of the area. Retail growth in the city centre will be focused on the Bristol Shopping Quarter Primary Primary on the Bristol Shopping Quarter the city centre will be focused Retail growth in at sites and buildings, particularly through redevelopment of underused Shopping Area Court and at Union Street. The Horsefair/Callowhill Alongside major new retail developments and the retention of retail dominated primary dominated primary of retail and the retention developments major new retail Alongside and will be strengthened Shopping Quarter offer in Bristol frontages, the shopping uses such a greater proportion of leisure a wider range of uses, including diversified with and shopping areas (Policies BCAP16 pubs and bars within the as cafes, restaurants, for new homes or specialist student of currently unused upper floors BCAP19). The use will be strongly encouraged. accommodation Policy BCAP36: Bristol Shopping Quarter Shopping BCAP36: Bristol Policy Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 58 City Centre Places and Neighbourhoods 9

9.2.7 9.2.6 provisions setoutintheCentralAreaPlan. Policies isapplicabletofoodanddrinkusesinalllocations,subjectanyspecial shopping quarter.PolicyDM10oftheSiteAllocationsandDevelopmentManagement promote highqualityformsofdevelopmentandcontributetoactivitywithinthe accommodation isencouragedwithintheBristolShoppingQuarterwheretheywill In ordertopromoteinvestmenttheprovisionofnewhomesandspecialiststudent introduction ofnewhomesinbuildingsgreaterheight. to threestoreysalongthelinesofCabotCircus.Thiscouldbesupportedby opportunity forasignificantintensificationoftheretailuseofsiteovertwo operate atafairlylowintensityandtheCityCentreRetailStudyhasidentifiedan Area andisalreadyfullydevelopedforretailuses.However,theexistinguses The siteatHorsefair/CallowhillCourtliesentirelywithinthePrimaryShopping Bristol LocalPlanSiteAllocationsandDevelopmentManagementPolicies Bristol LocalPlanCoreStrategy–KeyPolicies Policy Links

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Land at Lower Castle Street and Broad Weir of Castle Park Potential also exists for development on the southern boundary on the to the west of Castle Street/Queen Street and fronting the Watergate service road and Floating Harbour. The site comprises a small council depot with an important some surface level car parking. Redevelopment here could improve gateway to Castle Park from this location. Development of land lying to the north east of Castle Park, at the junction of junction of Development of land lying to the north east of Castle Park, at the create a new Lower Castle Street and Broad Weir, presents an opportunity to gateway into Castle Park from Broadmead/Cabot Circus. Land to the west of Castle Street/Queen Street St. Mary-le-Port and underused buildings on the site would Redevelopment of the out-dated It could allow for reinstatement of some of the significantly enhance the area. a strong link between the Bristol Shopping historic street layout and provide The site’s location means it would be Quarter area and St Nicholas’ Market. a mixed use development. suitable for a variety of uses within Central Ambulance Station Park and The central ambulance station site lies to the south east of Castle level car parking comprises the station itself, associated office buildings and surface to Castle fronting Castle Street. Opportunities exist to improve important gateways Bristol Castle’s Park from Old Market and Queen Street/Castle Street and to enhance There is an vaulted chambers within Castle Park, a Scheduled Ancient Monument. height. The opportunity to intensify the use of the site with buildings of greater Ditch/Moat development of the site could also enable the opening of the Castle which runs below the site, should this be feasible and viable.

High Street, Wine Street and Castle Park are located at the heart of the city centre on Park are located at the heart of the city centre on High Street, Wine Street and Castle The area was Bristol’s main commercial and the north side of the Floating Harbour. and has strong historic significance. The junction shopping district until the 1940s the city’s historic centre and was once home to the of High Street and Wine Street is Dutch House. Much of the area was badly mediaeval High Cross and the landmark Second World War with the current park laid out damaged by bombing during the Peter’s church stand at its centre and those of St. during the 1970s. The ruins of St. end, within a group of post-war office buildings. Mary-le-Port church at its western sites bordering Castle Park presents opportunities to The development of a number of its surroundings. enhance the park and regenerate High Street, Wine Street and Castle Park Castle Park Street and Wine High Street, 9.3 9.3.1 9.3.2

Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 60 City Centre Places and Neighbourhoods 9 The developmentwillbeexpectedtoprovide: and new homes. High quality hotel and office uses will also be encouraged as part of the mix. This site(PoliciesMapSiteKS04)willbesuitableforamixofusesincludingretail,leisure St. Mary-le-Port supported byaFloodRiskAssessment. of floodingnoworwithclimatechangearelargerthanonehectareinsizeshouldbe Development ofsiteswithinHighStreet,WineStreetandCastleParkthatareatrisk assets withinindividualsites. to restorethehistoriccharacterofOldCityandrevealenhanceotherheritage assets asalarge,publiclyaccessiblecitycentreopenspaceandtoexploreopportunities Development willbeexpectedtosafeguardandenhanceCastleParkitsheritage mix ofcitycentreusesaspartthewiderenhancementCastleParkanditssetting. Sites withintheHighStreet,WineStreetandCastleParkareawillbedevelopedfora Policy BCAP37:HighStreet,WineStreetandCastlePark

9.3.5 9.3.4 9.3.3 space solution. This must recognise the need to maintain a balance between the needs of space solution. Thismustrecognise the needtomaintaina balance betweentheneeds of including measurestoreduce theimpactoftrafficsuchastrafficcalmingorashared A highqualitynewbuilt formandpedestrianenvironmentinHighStreetWineStreet, floor usesfrontingonto theparkandquaysidewalkway; between theredeveloped areaandthepark,providingsurveillance and activeground A strongrelationshipwithCastlePark,including aproperlydesignedtransition vaults, bothofwhichareScheduledAncientMonuments; the formofanewpublicspace,andimproved accessandsettingfortheHighStreet Improved accessandsettingfortheSt.Mary-le-Port Churchtower,whichmaytake Opportunities shouldbeexploredtoreinstate otherhistoricroutesthroughthearea; the GlassArcade,includingnewpedestriancrossing provisionacrossHighStreet. A reinstatedMary-le-PortStreettobetterconnect BristolShoppingQuarterand independent businesses; Quarter, withanemphasisonprovidingenvironmentsuitableforsmalland A continuationoftheretailfunctionSt.Nicholas’MarkettowardsBristolShopping Development anddesignapproach architectural expressionandrelationshiptothepublicrealm. integrating thearea’sheritageassetswhilecreativelyreinventingitsurbanform, the area,restoringhistoricstreetplantoareaaroundSt.Mary-le-Portand In doingso,abalancedapproachwillbetakentotherestorationandreinventionof and legibilityofroutes. heritage, rationalisingandimprovingitsopenspace,activity,accessibility,connections eastern edgesoftheparkandbypreserving,enhancingbetterrevealingitsrich Enhancement ofCastleParkthroughtheredevelopmentatwesternandsouth The overalldesignobjectiveis: overall approachtothecitycentre. Development ofthesurroundingsiteswillcontributetodeliveringCoreStrategy’s including itsheritageassets,asalarge,publiclyaccessiblecitycentreopenspace. The overridingobjectivesfortheareawouldbetosafeguardandenhanceCastlePark, Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015

City Centre Places and Neighbourhoods 61 9 DM31: Heritage Assets BCS22: Conservation and the Historic Environment DM29: Design of New Buildings BCS21: Quality Urban Design DM28: Public Realm BCS16: Flood Risk and Water Management DM27: Layout and Form BCS10: Transport and Access Improvements DM23: Transport Development Management BCS7: Centres and Retailing BCS2: Bristol City Centre

Bristol Local Plan Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Bristol Local Plan Site Allocations and Development Management Policy Links Bristol Local Plan Core Strategy – Key Policies development and the retention of the existing and important green infrastructure on and green infrastructure and important of the existing and the retention development to reduce should be explored Opportunities Street/Bridge Street. Street/High around Wine historic proportions. resemble their to more closely of both streets the width A strong relationship with Castle Park providing natural surveillance and active frontages natural surveillance and active with Castle Park providing A strong relationship Hill; Street, Queen Street and Tower fronting onto Castle Park from Castle Street/Queen Street including measures An improved gateway to Castle along these streets such as shared space solutions; to reduce the impact of traffic Park from the southeast; An improved approach to Castle to the vaulted chambers of Bristol Castle, a Opportunities to explore enhancements Castle Park and the Godwin Building fronting Scheduled Ancient Monument within Marybush Lane; Ditch/ archaeological interest represented by the Castle An appropriate response to the should be explored to reveal this heritage Moat running below the site. Opportunities development. asset and incorporate it into the

This site (Policies Map Site KS07) will be suitable for new homes. Development will be Development will be This site (Policies Map Site KS07) will be suitable for new homes. Castle Street/Queen Street expected to provide an improved gateway to Castle Park from streets such as shared including measures to reduce the impact of traffic along these space solutions. Land to the west of Castle Street/Queen Street Land to the west of Castle Street/Queen This site (Policies Map Site KS06) will be suitable for retail, retail related or community will be suitable for retail, retail related or community This site (Policies Map Site KS06) function of Broadmead and Cabot Circus. Opportunities use complementary to the retail a new gateway into Castle Park from the site. should be explored to provide Land at Lower Castle Street and Broad Weir Land at Lower Castle Street and Central Ambulance Station Central Ambulance uses will be or other supporting city centre leisure and new homes A mix of uses including to provide: The development will be expected site (Policies Map Site KS05). suitable on this Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol Development exceeding existing building heights that responds appropriately to the local to the local that responds appropriately existing building heights Development exceeding will be acceptable. important existing views context and respects 62 City Centre Places and Neighbourhoods 9

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Regeneration inNelsonStreet&LewinsMead Development anddesignapproach urban form,architecturalexpressionandrelationship tothepublicrealm. of theareaanditsheritageassetstheirsetting whilecreativelyreinventingits the areathatrespondsappropriatelytoitscontext, respectingthehistoricstreetplan In doingso,abalancedapproachwillbetakento therestorationandreinventionof Providing pedestriansandcyclistswithafriendlier andmoreactivepublicrealm. Improving connectivityandremodellingapoorquality post-warbuiltenvironment. The overalldesignobjectiveis: aspirations aroundnewandimprovedpublicrealmpedestrianroutes. the principlessetoutinSPD8NelsonStreetRegenerationFramework,particularlyits Promenade/Christmas StepsandtheBristolShoppingQuarter.Regardwillbehadto realm toimprovetheexperienceofareaandstrengthenlinksbetweenCentre ground flooruses.Improvementswillalsobesoughttotheurbanformandpublic also enablingnewhomes,wherethisispossible,andanappropriatemixtureofactive alternative uses,suchasstudentaccommodationandhotels,willbesupported,whilst buildings. Ongoingdeveloperinterestintheconversionorredevelopmentofsitesfor or redevelopmentofanumbersitescomprisingmostlyoutdatedandunderused The overallapproachistoenableregenerationoftheareathroughremodelling pedestrian routebetweentheCentrePromenade,BroadmeadandChristmasSteps. at streetlevelisgenerallyofpoorqualitydespiteNelsonStreetbeinganimportant also containsaformerpolicestationandmulti-storeycarpark.Theenvironment of raisedpedestrianwalkwaysandplazasthataregenerallyunderused.Thearea other usessuchasstudenthousing.Someofthebuildingsarelinkedbyanetwork post-war officebuildings,someofwhichhavemorerecentlybeenconvertedto industrial andresidentialarea,theareaisnowdominatedbyoutdatedunderused neighbourhoods alongthecourseofculvertedRiverFrome.Historicallyamixed The NelsonStreetandLewinsMeadarealiesbetweentheBroadmeadOldCity Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015

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City Centre Places and Neighbourhoods 63 9 BCS21: Quality Urban Design DM29: Design of New Buildings BCS16: Flood Risk and Water Management DM28: Public Realm BCS10: Transport and Access Improvements DM27: Layout and Form BCS7: Centres and Retailing DM23: Transport Development Management BCS2: Bristol City Centre

Bristol Local Plan Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Bristol Local Plan Site Allocations and Development Management Policy Links Bristol Local Plan Core Strategy – Key Policies rough the design of of in the area through the design to the built environment Significant improvements building frontages and an appropriate the provision of active its buildings, including to Nelson Street and Christmas active ground floor uses, particularly distribution of Street; to realign Opportunities will be sought links to Christmas Steps. Improved pedestrian link Christmas Steps with Christmas over Rupert Street to better crossing facilities increase the legibility and visibility of links to Street. Other proposals that would Christmas Steps will be encouraged; Nelson Street and Rupert Street; A new pedestrian link between nodes/ activity include to Street Street/Nelson Quay along improvements realm Public and Bridewell Street including space for ground public spaces at Christmas Street to the pedestrian/cycle environment; floor uses to spill out, and improvements fragments of the network of overhead pedestrian The removal of the remaining walkways that cross the area.

New development will be expected to provide, or contribute appropriately towards: towards: or contribute appropriately will be expected to provide, New development Nelson Street and Lewins Mead (Policies Map site KS08) will be developed for a mix for a mix will be developed Map site KS08) Mead (Policies Street and Lewins Nelson and youth and student housing homes, hotels, leisure, new including retail, of uses community facilities. Policy BCAP38: Nelson Street and Lewins Mead Street and BCAP38: Nelson Policy Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol are at risk of flooding Street and Lewins Mead that are at risk of flooding Development of sites within Nelson be supported by a flood risk sequential test now or with climate change should taking account of all reasonably available sites in the undertaken within the policy area, that are at risk of flooding or are larger than one hectare area. The development of sites in size should be supported by a Flood Risk Assessment. Development of a large scale and high density that responds appropriately to the local high density that responds appropriately to the local Development of a large scale and regard to the principles set out in SPD8. context will be acceptable having 64 City Centre Places and Neighbourhoods 9 The developmentwillbe expectedtoprovide: city centreuses. city centreusesincorporating employment,newhomesandleisure or othersupporting Newfoundland Way(PoliciesMapsiteKS09)will bedevelopedforamixofhighdensity Policy BCAP39:NewfoundlandWay

9.5.4 9.5.3 9.5.2 9.5.1 9.5 Way, footways andactivefrontages toWellingtonRoadand HoultonStreet,and Enhanced builtformand publicrealm,acontinuousstrongfrontage toNewfoundland City CentreExpansion-NewfoundlandWay Development anddesignapproach historic fabricinacoherentandintegratedway. realm whileretainingaspectsofitsurbanstructure suchasitsexistingstreetsand urban formofthearea,itsarchitecturalexpression andrelationshiptothepublic In doingso,theapproachtoareawilltendtowards reinvention,transformingthe pedestrian linktotheSt.Paul’sneighbourhoodnorth. structure andcharacterwithsafe,accessible,legibleroutesonethataddsafurther of ahighdensitydevelopmentformthatincorporatestheexistinghistoricstreet Create amemorableandhighqualityapproachtothecitycentrethroughprovision The overalldesignobjectiveis: and toadjoiningneighbourhoods,inparticularSt.Pauls,willalsobesought. historic streetstructureandheritageassets.Newenhancedlinksthroughthesite comprehensive andhighdensityapproachwillbesoughtthatincorporatesthesites entry toit.Toachievethemostefficientuseoflandandbestdesignsolutiona own distinctidentitythatbothextendsthecitycentreandenhancesanimportant The overallapproachistocreateahighqualitymixed-usedevelopmentwithits Core Strategyidentifiestheareaasanextensiontocitycentre. manner. Usestodayincludelightindustrial,retailshedsandacommunityuse.The Newfoundland WayandtheM32hasdevelopedinanadhocincremental of theSt.Paul’sneighbourhoodareawasseveredwithconstruction Frome, withRiversideParkadjoiningthesitetonortheast.Historicallypart the areaoflandthatliesbetweenNewfoundlandWay(tonorth)andRiver from thenortheast,linkingM32withInnerCircuitRoad.Thesitecomprises Newfoundland Wayisoneoftheprincipaltrafficroutesandgatewaysintocity Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015

City Centre Places and Neighbourhoods 65 9 BCS21: Quality Urban Design DM29: Design of New Buildings BCS16: Flood Risk and Water Management DM28: Public Realm BCS10: Transport and Access Improvements DM27: Layout and Form BCS9: Green infrastructure DM23: Transport Development Management BCS8: Delivering a Thriving Economy DM15: Green Infrastructure Provision BCS7: Centres and Retailing BCS2: Bristol City Centre

Bristol Local Plan Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Bristol Local Plan Site Allocations and Development Management Policy Links – Key Policies Bristol Local Plan Core Strategy ced entry point to point to ced entry enhan to create a significantly Way to Newfoundland improvements centre; the city or other and/or leisure with workspace on the upper floors, housing types A mix of centre uses at ground floor level; supporting city and green infrastructure links including to pedestrian, cycle Significant improvements Street, an enhanced setting for along Newfoundland Way/Clement green corridors facilities to Dove Lane via new crossing at Wellington Road and a link the River Frome link be explored to provide a new Way. Opportunities should over Newfoundland and/or onward links to Eugene Street; Frome to a quayside walkway across the River Project). (presently the Riverside Youth the existing community facility Re-provision of

Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol f flooding now or with Way that are at risk of flooding now or with Development of sites within Newfoundland by a flood risk sequential test undertaken within the climate change should be supported all reasonably available sites in the area. The development policy area, taking account of or are larger than one hectare in size should be of sites that are at risk of flooding supported by a Flood Risk Assessment. ill be acceptable as part as part scale will be acceptable location, development of a significant Due to the site’s Consideration should also be given to the potential to of a high-quality design solution. and viable, surviving historic industrial buildings restore and integrate, where feasible of the site to enhance its contribution to local into any proposed redevelopment character and distinctiveness. 66 City Centre Places and Neighbourhoods 9

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Transformation ofRedcliffeWay Neighbourhood Planning route, including atThomasChatterton’s House. Queen Square,withaseries ofcivic/community/artsfocuseddevelopments alongthe mixed-use, flexiblebuildings liningtheredevelopedroute,linkingTempleMeadswith with acrossroads;Anew publicsquareinfrontofSt.MaryRedcliffechurch;and, Redcliffe Wayrealigned to thenorth;Redclifferoundaboutremovedandreplaced downgraded asathroughroutefortrafficand redeveloped asatree-linedboulevard; has beenproduced.Keyfeaturesofthedraftframework include:RedcliffeWay The NeighbourhoodDevelopmentPlanisstillemerging, butadraftframework lively spacesfittobeinhabitedbypeopleofallages: workers,residentsandvisitorsalike.” “It aimstotransformtheexistingtraffic-dominated roadintoasequenceofbeautifuland and SouthBristolbyimprovingRedcliffeHillforcycling, walkingandpublictransport. Meads StationviatheBrunelMileintoheartof the city,andhelpreconnectBedminster street andurbanvillageforBristol.ItaimstocreateafittinggatewaythatconnectsTemple “The newRedcliffeWayaimstobeaheartforthecommunityand The Neighbourhood Planning Forum have articulated the following vision for Redcliffe Way: Neighbourhood DevelopmentPlanforthearea. scheme fortheredevelopmentofsitewillbetakenforwardasparta Redcliffe WayhasbeendesignatedasaNeighbourhoodPlanningAreaanddetailed of St.MaryRedcliffechurch. efficient useoflandandismoresensitivetoitshistoriccontext,notablythesetting and remodelled,enablingtheareatoberedevelopedinawaythatmakesmore up theopportunityforRedcliffeWayandroundabouttobedowngraded The removaloftheinnercircuitroadthroughQueenSquarein1990shasopened centre, andRedcliffHill,animportantlinktosouthBristol. Redcliffe Wharf,oneofthefewremainingareasundevelopeddocksideincity and subsequentenlargementoftheRedclifferoundabout.Thesitealsoincludes demolitions associatedwiththeconstructionofinnercircuitroadin1930s fully developedpartofRedcliffe,theareaisnowfragmentedandunderusedsince Square, HarboursideandtheCentrePromenade.Historicallyanintegrated Brunel Mile,animportantpedestrianandcycleroutebetweenTempleMeads,Queen The RedcliffeWaycorridorliesattheheartofneighbourhoodon Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015

City Centre Places and Neighbourhoods 67 9 The Neighbourhood Plan will provide detailed coverage of this area. The of this area. The Plan will provide detailed coverage The Neighbourhood and Redcliff Hill will be expected to provide an redevelopment of Redcliffe Way and significant improvements to pedestrian improved setting for St. Mary Redcliffe and cycle routes across the area. The Forum also proposes the removal of the Temple Circus Gyratory and Gyratory and the Temple Circus the removal of also proposes The Forum Temple with Bristol That area overlaps land. of the surrounding redevelopment through area will develop/progress for this and proposals/planning Quarter Enterprise Zone. Forum and the between the collaboration to neighbourhood planning forum continue to work closely with the The council will Joint Plan the necessary support. A Neighbourhood Development give the emerging has been set up to deliver the the Forum and the council Delivery Board between Plan. emerging Neighbourhood Development approach Development ueen Square and routes between Temple Meads and Queen Square and Improved pedestrian and cycle between Redcliffe and Bedminster; a stable, mixed residential population, Residential development to encourage housing; including family housing and affordable for St. Mary Redcliffe church, improved links between A significantly improved setting the removal of the existing roundabout and the north and south Redcliffe through west Redcliffe through realignment of roads, and improved links between south and the redevelopment of Redcliff Hill; An alignment for the proposed Bristol MetroBus route; Chatterton’s house The reuse and sensitive restoration of the Grade II listed Thomas and school; of green spaces in the Enhancements to the quality and accessibility of the network area; to the place- High architectural and environmental design standards to contribute area; making objectives for the area and the sustainability of the A reduction in the impact of traffic on the area. 9.6.8 9.6.6 9.6.7

Policy BCAP40: Redcliffe Way KS10) will be suitable for a residential led development, Redcliffe Way (Policies Map site offices, community infrastructure, leisure uses supported by a mix of uses including may include hotel uses. An element of retail will be and culture / tourism uses, which of its impact on other designated shopping areas. The acceptable subject to consideration to provide: development will be expected

Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol ooding now or with climate flooding now or with climate Development of sites within Redcliffe Way that are at risk of undertaken within the policy change should be supported by a flood risk sequential test The development area, taking account of all reasonably available sites in the area. tare in size should be of sites that are at risk of flooding or are larger than one hec supported by a Flood Risk Assessment. 68 City Centre Places and Neighbourhoods 9

9.6.10 9.6.9 of RedcliffeWay,includingdoctors’surgeries,playfacilities,schoolsandnurseries. A widerangeofcommunityfacilitiesmaybeappropriateaspartthedevelopment to anassessmentofitsimpactonothershoppingareas. Redcliffe WaybetweenTempleMeadsandtheotherpartsofcitycentre,subject local needsandcouldpotentiallyhaveawiderrolegiventhestrategicpositionof shopping area,anelementofcomplementaryretaildevelopmentwouldhelptomeet Although RedcliffeWayisnotidentifiedelsewhereintheCentralAreaPlanasa Bristol LocalPlanSiteAllocationsandDevelopmentManagementPolicies Bristol LocalPlanCoreStrategy–KeyPolicies Policy Links

DM29: DesignofNewBuildings DM28: PublicRealm DM27: LayoutandForm DM23: TransportDevelopmentManagement DM15: GreenInfrastructureProvision BCS21: QualityUrbanDesign BCS16: FloodRiskandWaterManagement BCS10: TransportandAccessImprovements BCS9: Greeninfrastructure BCS8: DeliveringaThrivingEconomy BCS7: CentresandRetailing BCS2: BristolCityCentre Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015

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9.7.4 9.7.3 9.7.2 9.7.1 9.7 Harbourside Basin areathatseeksanumberofimprovements toreclaimpartsofthepublicrealm. have producedaSustainableTrafficMasterplan fortheHotwellsandCumberland Environment (CHASE)andtheHotwells&Cliftonwood CommunityAssociation(HCCA) and Hotwellsgyratorysystem.Cliftonwood& ActionforaSustainable caused bythelargevolumesoftrafficthatuse the CumberlandBasinroadsystem The areaissignificantlyaffectedbytheenvironmental andseveranceimpacts community supportedbyaprimaryschool,some localshopsandotherbusinesses. The neighbourhoodalsoincludesalargepartofHotwells,distinctresidential regeneration willbesought. by theCoreStrategyasacitycentregatewayinwhichcontinuedimprovementand strongly definedbyitshistoricbridges,locksandbondedwarehouses,isidentified The CumberlandBasin,whichliesonthewesternedgeofneighbourhoodandis the townscape. yet tobedeveloped.However,thosethatremainarehighlyprominentwithin quarter andvisitordestination.Therearenowrelativelyfewsitesavailablethathave with extensiveareasofderelictlandandbuildingsintoasuccessfulmixed-usecity Major developmentinrecentyearshastransformedwhatwasonceanunderusedarea modern residentialdevelopments. creative industriesandwater-basedrecreationalactivities,includesanumberof incorporates mostofSpikeIsland,whichishometoaclustermaritimeindustries, and addtothearea’smanyattractions.TheHarboursideneighbourhoodalso services alsoprovideimportantconnectionsacrosstheHarboursideNeighbourhood commercial mooringswhichprovidefurtherinterestandactivity.Anumberofferry area’s attractiveandlivelynaturehasresultedinagrowingnumberofresidential of theFloatingHarbour,withitspopulareventsspacesandquaysidewalkways.The Watershed, BristolAquarium,the@Bristolsciencecentreandmostactivepart visitor attractionssuchastheS.S.GreatBritain,M-Shed,BristolHarbourRailway, Harbourside neighbourhoodincludesmanyofthecitycentre’smostimportant (including Hotwells) Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015

City Centre Places and Neighbourhoods 71 9 This approach picks up on past trends and continues to build upon the important the important This approach picks up on past trends and continues to build upon role that Harbourside plays in the visitor economy of the city. It would benefit from the animation of key parts of the public realm with active ground floor uses where floorspace employment of inclusion continued the from benefit also would It possible. in new development; this is likely to be of a variety of scales and types depending on and the public the characteristics of any given site. The design of new development waterways. realm will have to respond to the strong character of the neighbourhood’s account of the In both Hotwells and the Cumberland Basin, proposals that take uraged. Hotwells and Cliftonwood Community Traffic Strategy will be enco area could be achieved The release of more development land in the Cumberland Basin of any changes on through rationalisation of the existing highway system. The impact transport in the vicinity would need to be addressed, including the approach to traffic in the event of a bridge swing at the Plimsoll Bridge. rea has already been already been of the area has fact that much reflects the to Harbourside The approach Wharf at Wapping opportunities the major development and, other than developed the an area of major change within Basin, it is not expected to be and Cumberland and enhancing what the area already focus is instead on working with plan period. Its Basin change at Cumberland capturing the potential for beneficial has to offer while and Hotwells. 9.7.6 9.7.7 9.7.5

Development in the Hotwells area will be expected to maintain a range of shops and will be expected to maintain a range of shops and Development in the Hotwells area the renewal or replacement rather than the loss, services to meet local needs through houses and other active ground floor uses. Through of existing retail units, public be sought to reduce the impact of traffic on the area and development, opportunities will and cyclists, particularly in the vicinity of the Dowry improve provision for pedestrians Parade/Merchant’s Road gyratory system. Through development, opportunities will be sought to provide new or enhanced public will be sought to provide new or enhanced public Through development, opportunities Basin regeneration area and to rationalise the existing open spaces in the Cumberland more development land. Development should highway infrastructure to release of surviving heritage assets within and adjoining the preserve and enhance the setting the quality of public open space in the area. regeneration area and improve Development adjacent to the Floating Harbour will be expected to be of a scale and Harbour will be expected to be of a scale and Development adjacent to the Floating reflecting the special interest and visual prominence of design appropriate to its setting, and fabric and buildings historic surviving the of setting and character and areas quayside to and from the Floating Harbour. Development adjacent preserving and enhancing views expected to retain, restore and integrate existing dockside to the Floating Harbour will be provision where possible for additional vessel moorings. furniture and fittings and make Development will be expected to enhance Harbourside’s role as an informal leisure leisure role as an informal be expected to enhance Harbourside’s Development will creative industries and water-based a focus for maritime industries, destination and of the neighbourhood’s major and enhancing the setting recreation, preserving the Floating Harbour itself. attractions including

Policy BCAP41: The Approach to Harbourside Approach to BCAP41: The Policy Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 72 City Centre Places and Neighbourhoods 9 Allocations andotherrelevantpoliciesoftheLocalPlan. with theaccompanyingdevelopmentconsiderationssetoutinAnnex:CityCentreSite The siteslistedbelowandshownonthePoliciesMapwillbedevelopedinaccordance Policy BCAPSA1:SiteAllocationsinHarbourside

A-Bond warehouse SA105 LandandbuildingssouthofBrunelLockRoad,CumberlandBasin,including SA104 McArthur’sWarehouse,GasferryRoad SA103 PurifierHouseWest,AnchorRoad SA102 WaterfrontSite,MillenniumSquare SA101 WappingWharf,Road Bristol LocalPlanCoreStrategy–KeyPolicies Policy Links

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City Centre Places and Neighbourhoods 73 9 In contrast to some other areas of the city centre, the approach to West End is to West End is In contrast to some other areas of the city centre, the approach This reflects the conservation and management-led rather than development-led. that stakeholders scarcity of development opportunities in the area and the value have placed on many of the area’s existing assets. The West End neighbourhood comprises the area of the city centre that climbs the the area of the city centre that climbs the The West End neighbourhood comprises of the Centre Promenade. West End is an important hill towards Clifton to the west centre. As well as containing four of the city’s most visitor destination within the city in the form of the Hippodrome, Colston Hall, O¬2 important performance venues is also home to three of the city’s Academy and St. George’s, the neighbourhood College Green and Brandon Hill, which also includes museums and two major parks – West End accommodates the city centre’s second the newly reopened Cabot Tower. Queen’s Road and Park Street and is also a focus for most important shopping area in number of bars, restaurants and nightclubs. The the evening economy with a large religious, civic and institutional buildings including area is also home to several major Library, City Hall, BBC Broadcasting House, the Wills Bristol Cathedral, Bristol Central Rooms. The City of Bristol College and two major Memorial Building and the Victoria Hospital and Bristol Cathedral Choir School, are secondary schools, Queen Elizabeth’s located in the area. precinct, the West End is also a significant Being closely related to the University a number of student accommodation destination for students and includes population is reflected in the retail, leisure and developments. The high student service offer of the area. most of which is still Due to extensive existing development across much of the area, scarce. in active use, development opportunities in West End are relatively West End 9.8 9.8.4 9.8.1 9.8.2 9.8.3

Development in West End will be expected to preserve or enhance local and long distance local and long distance Development in West End will be expected to preserve or enhance and skyline of existing views and respect the dominance within the existing townscape Development will be expected to preserve and enhance the retail, cultural and tourist retail, cultural and tourist Development will be expected to preserve and enhance the assets and visitor functions of West End, protecting the area’s natural and historic of key shopping areas and attractions and delivering improvements to the public realm pedestrian routes.

Policy BCAP42: The Approach to West End

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City Centre Places and Neighbourhoods 75 9 (including Christmas Steps and Tyndall’s Park) and Tyndall’s Christmas Steps (including of the Core Strategy, which lies outside the city centre and Central Area outside the city centre and Central Area BCS7 of the Core Strategy, which lies As with West End, the approach to St. Michael’s is conservation and management-led and management-led As with West End, the approach to St. Michael’s is conservation opment opportunities rather than development-led. This reflects the limited new devel historic assets in the area and the value that stakeholders have placed in the area’s for the University and and independent shopping offer. However, flexibility is offered programmes Hospital Precincts to allow the University and hospitals’ redevelopment to adapt to meet their changing needs and priorities over time. St. Michael’s neighbourhood comprises the steep escarpment rising to the north of the the of north the to rising escarpment steep the comprises neighbourhood Michael’s St. Hill, the area includes the extensive University city centre. Centred on St. Michael’s UHBT Hospital precinct, comprising the Bristol Royal of Bristol precinct and also the for Children and other major hospital facilities. Infirmary, Bristol Royal Hospital secondary school in Bristol Grammar School. The neighbourhood includes a major also includes the Christmas Steps Arts Quarter Importantly, the neighbourhood nature. known for its independent and artisan St. Michael’s Hill Local Centre as identified by The neighbourhood does not include Policy Plan boundary. will be continuing consolidation and expansion The Core Strategy states that there Bristol Royal Infirmary sites during the Central on the University of Bristol and these precincts, development opportunities in St. Area Plan period. Other than in Michael’s are limited. St. Michael’s St. Michael’s

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Development in St. Michael’s will be expected to preserve or enhance local and long enhance local and long Development in St. Michael’s will be expected to preserve or area, respecting the distance views and respond strongly to the topography of the historic landmark dominance within the existing townscape and skyline of existing of the distinctive scale buildings. The design of new development should take account and character of the key historic streets within the neighbourhood. Development will be expected to preserve and enhance the specialist retail function of specialist retail function of Development will be expected to preserve and enhance the should protect the the Christmas Steps and St. Michael’s shopping area. Development through its design. area’s historic assets and respond strongly to the area’s topography within the university and A flexible approach will be taken to the redevelopment of sites will continue to be sought. hospital precincts, although higher standards of urban design

Policy BCAP43: The Approach to St. Michael’s

Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 76 City Centre Places and Neighbourhoods 9 Allocations andotherrelevantpoliciesoftheLocalPlan. with theaccompanyingdevelopmentconsiderationssetoutinAnnex:CityCentreSite The siteslistedbelowandshownonthePoliciesMapwillbedevelopedinaccordance Policy BCAPSA3:SiteAllocationsinSt.Michael’s 9.9.4 quality ofthepublicrealm. of theprecinctsforpublicandimproveappearanceexistingbuildings Opportunities shouldbetakentoincreasetheaccessibility,permeabilityandlegibility impact ofproposeddevelopmentontheskylinecityandhistoricenvironment. of buildingstylesandscaleswillbeacceptable.Regardshouldhadhowevertothe Within theUniversityandHospitalPrecinctsshownonPoliciesMap,awiderange

SA301 55-59St.Michael’sHill of thearea. Regard willcontinuetobehadtheprinciplessetoutinSPD11fordevelopment University Precinct,includinganumberofsite-specificdevelopmentproposals. SPD11 Bristol LocalPlanCoreStrategy–KeyPolicies Policy Links

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City Centre Places and Neighbourhoods 77 9 This approach will continue to allow a wide variety of uses to develop in the area, while in the area, while This approach will continue to allow a wide variety of uses to develop context, including retaining a requirement for development to respond to the historic Small business reinstating the historic grain of the area where it has been eroded. improvements units will be promoted rather than large format buildings. Street Framework delivered through the emerging City Centre Public Realm and Movement will have a key role to play in supporting this approach. Although there are sites of strategic significance in Old City neighbourhood, the role of of role the neighbourhood, City Old in significance strategic of sites are there Although (including Policies Old City in the wider city centre is set out in Chapters 3-5 and 7-9 existing BCAP26 and 37). The approach to Old City neighbourhood reflects the area’s character and these policies. The Old City neighbourhood is the historic core of the city, comprising the mediaeval historic core of the city, comprising the mediaeval The Old City neighbourhood is the Queen Square, bounded by the Floating Harbour and walled city and the area around is an important destination for visitors to the city, culverted River Frome. Old City quarter of the city centre and also because of both in its own right as an historic neighbourhood includes the thriving St. Nicholas’ its cultural and leisure offer. The venue in the Bristol Old Vic. Old City is also home to Market and a major performance Centre. The neighbourhood is a significant focus the Arnolfini gallery and Architecture in the Centre, Corn Street, Baldwin Street, King for the evening economy, particularly Street and Welsh Back. but there remain a small number of gap sites and Old City is extensively developed, are expected to come forward for redevelopment other sites where existing buildings within the Central Area Plan period. Castle Park area discussed above (Policy BCAP37) lies The High Street, Wine Street and partly in Old City. Old City 9.10.5 9.10.4 9.10.1 9.10.2 9.10.3 9.10

the area and support the on the area and support the Development will be expected to reduce the impact of traffic Mary-le-Port. growth of independent retail at St. Nicholas’ Market and St. appropriate, reinstate Development will be expected to preserve, enhance and, where grain and the choice of Old City’s historic character, particularly in its scale and massing, the reinstatement of historic materials used, and should contribute where appropriate to routes through the area. Policy BCAP44: The Approach to Old City Policy BCAP44: The Approach

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9.11 Broadmead 9.11.1 SA405 HarrisWharf,FarrsLane SA404 Gapsite,16NarrowQuay SA403 OldSeaman’sChapel,RoyalOakAvenue,frontingPrinceStreet SA402 BroadQuayHouse/NarrowHouse,PrinceStreet SA401 DisusedtransitshedsatWelshBack/RedcliffeWay Policies The approachtotheBroadmeadneighbourhood (BristolShoppingQuarter)issetoutin Bristol LocalPlanCoreStrategy–KeyPolicies Policy Links

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Planning a Sustainable Future for Planning a Sustainable Future for (including lower Kingsdown) (including , advocates a more measured approach. St. Paul’s, advocates a more measured approach. While a conventional approach to regeneration could, in time, deliver comprehensive comprehensive While a conventional approach to regeneration could, in time, deliver may be change on some of the area’s key sites, such an approach to development Stokes Croft/North less likely to support the unorthodox and individual character of allows more Street than would a community-led, less regulated approach, that business and arts or flexibility for premises to move for example between shopping, n attracted to the cultural uses, reflecting the way that recent investment has bee area. Elsewhere in the neighbourhood, SPD10 The St. Paul’s & Stokes Croft neighbourhood comprises an inner city area at the comprises an inner city area at the The St. Paul’s & Stokes Croft neighbourhood At the middle of the neighbourhood lies Stokes northeastern edge of the city centre. the city centre for walkers, cyclists, cars and public Croft, which is a major route into includes the lower Kingsdown slopes and transport. To either side, the neighbourhood area of St. Paul’. Unlike most of the city centre the mixed residential and commercial Croft crosses the city centre boundary to include neighbourhoods, St. Paul’s & Stokes Paul’s outside the city centre. This is to reflect St. the more residential parts of St. within central Bristol and the extent of SPD10 Pauls’ strong identity as a community St. Paul’s, prepared in 2006 with the support of Planning a Sustainable Future for Partnership. Cheltenham Road and Picton Street are St. Paul’s Unlimited Community but lie outside the area covered by the closely associated with the neighbourhood side of the Ashley Road local centre. Central Area Plan, as does the northern has struggled to retain conventional high street As a shopping street, Stokes Croft as a vibrant cultural hub in its own right, being a businesses, but it has emerged businesses and community-led regeneration and a breeding ground for alternative centre. St. Paul’s and Stokes Croft is also home to focus for street art within the city a variety of performance venues including the the Circomedia circus training centre, Cube cinema, and a selection of nightclubs. potential There are a number of sites in St. Paul’s and Stokes Croft that present Carriage Works and development opportunities including the Dove Lane site and The egy as a city centre Westmoreland House. Stokes Croft is identified by the Core Strat be sought. gateway in which continued improvement and regeneration will St. Paul’s & Stokes Croft & Stokes St. Paul’s 9.12.4 9.12.1 9.12.2 9.12.3 9.12 Within the St. Paul’s area, a continued supply of family housing will be maintained. will be maintained. Within the St. Paul’s area, a continued supply of family housing and development will be Continued investment will be sought in small business space or Road Local Centre expected to safeguard the function of the Ashley Road / Grosven approach will be considered and its ability to meet day-to-day shopping needs. A flexible

Policy BCAP45: The Approach to St. Paul’s & Stokes Croft Policy BCAP45: The Approach to St. Paul’s & Stokes

Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 80 City Centre Places and Neighbourhoods 9 9.12.5 expected toprovideneworenhancedaccesspointsandimprovedsurveillance. the area.Developmentadjacenttoneighbourhood’sparksandgreenspaceswillbe appropriate reinstatehistoricroutesthatcontributetothepermeabilityandlegibilityof and formofdevelopmentintheneighbourhoodtopreserve,enhancewhere Development inSt.Paul’s&StokesCroftwillbeexpectedtorespectthehistoricscale shopping frontages. for planningcontrolinStokesCroft/NorthStreet,particularlytochangesofusethe Allocations andotherrelevantpoliciesoftheLocalPlan. with theaccompanyingdevelopmentconsiderationssetoutinAnnex:CityCentreSite The siteslistedbelowandshownonthePoliciesMapwillbedevelopedinaccordance Policy BCAPSA5:SiteAllocationsinSt.Paul’s&StokesCroft

9.12.6 SA513 FormerMaceyRewindssite,FranklynStreet SA512 109-119NewfoundlandRoad SA511 FCHammonds,13-17DoveLane SA510 LandatDoveLane/ErvineTerraceWilson Place/Cheapside SA509 LandatWilderStreet/ArgyleRoad SA508 35,37,41StokesCroft SA507 27-33JamaicaStreet SA506 97-101StokesCroft SA505 TheCarriageWorks&WestmorelandHouse SA504 CarParkOnSouthEastSideOfWilderStreet SA503 LandatSurreyStreet/PortlandSquare(Sandhu’sWarehouse) SA502 LandatDeanStreet/Bishop(formerKangosite) SA501 LakotaNightclub/FormerCoroner’sCourt,UpperYorkStreetBackfields Conservation Area. of theimpactsuchameasureoncharacterandappearanceStokesCroft works toexistingbuildingssuchasnewshopfronts,subjectfurtherconsideration Croft/North Street.Considerationwillalsobegiventothepotentialpermitminor Local DevelopmentOrderpermittingarangeofappropriatechangesuseinStokes work withthelocalcommunityandkeystakeholderstoconsiderpreparationofa In ordertoexploreatargetedflexibleapproachplanningcontrol,thecouncilwill to behadtheprinciplessetoutinSPD10fordevelopmentofarea. principles andanumberofsite-specificdevelopmentproposals.Regardwillcontinue SPD10 providesadditionalplanningguidancefortheSt.Paul’sareaincludinggeneral Bristol LocalPlanCoreStrategy–KeyPolicies Policy Links

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City Centre Places and Neighbourhoods 81 9 (including St. Jude’s and Newtown) St. Jude’s and (including The approach to Old Market supports the thinking emerging through the Neighbourhood The approach to Old Market supports the thinking emerging through priorities. Planning process while also reflecting broader Central Area Plan Old Market and The Dings, or Old Market Quarter, has been designated as a as a Old Market and The Dings, or Old Market Quarter, has been designated of the area Neighbourhood Planning Area and detailed policies for the redevelopment Plan for the area. will be taken forward as part of a Neighbourhood Development Old Market is a fairly compact city centre neighbourhood centred on the ridge of centre neighbourhood centred on the ridge of Old Market is a fairly compact city of Castle Park. At the heart of the neighbourhood raised ground that runs to the east Market Street and West Street, their supporting are the main thoroughfares of Old Closely related to Old Market are the nearby streets and their backland areas. and The Dings and the areas of established residential areas of St. Jude’s, Newtown them. Unlike most of the city centre neighbourhoods, industrial activity that separate the city centre boundary to include these areas, in Old Market & The Dings crosses Planning process currently taking place in the area recognition of the Neighbourhood (see paragraph 9.13.4 below). severance caused by the surrounding major roads Old Market presently suffers from many years. However, in recent years the area has and has experienced decline for and has become a focal point for the gay seen a growing residential population in its business offer. community in Bristol, which is reflected Core Strategy as a city centre gateway in which Old Market is identified by the will be sought. continued improvement and regeneration Old Market & The Dings & The Old Market

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Development will be expected to respond strongly to the historic character of the character of the Development will be expected to respond strongly to the historic materials used and the area in terms of its scale and massing, grain and the choice of area. reinstatement where appropriate of historic routes through the Policy BCAP46: The Approach to Old Market & The Dings Old Market as a local and Development will be expected to support the regeneration of economy uses and specialist shopping area. The development of appropriate evening the neighbourhood’s community facilities will be encouraged where it would support gay village. Through growing role as a mixed residential community and Bristol’s across the area and development, improved pedestrian and cycle links will be sought where possible the impact of through traffic will be reduced.

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Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 82 City Centre Places and Neighbourhoods 9 substantial remodelling,willbeencouraged. Market Roundabout,eitherthroughenhancementstotheexistingpublicrealmormore Development thatprovidesenhancementstothepedestrianenvironmentatOld Temple Quarter. Road’s roleasaprimarypedestrianroutetoareasofmajorchangeincludingBristol sought atalevelappropriatetothescaleofdevelopmentproposedreflectMidland of buildingsandtheinclusionactivefrontages.Publicrealmimprovementswillbe Warehousing Areas,willbeexpectedtostronglyaddressMidlandRoadthroughthesiting Development onMidlandRoad,includingindesignatedPrincipalIndustrialand 9.13.7 9.13.6 with atgradecrossingsandsomeredevelopment. design andlandscapeimprovementstoreplacementoffootbridgesunderpasses improve OldMarketRoundaboutawiderangeofapproacheswillbeacceptablefrom improvements. ShouldopportunitiesarisewithintheCentralAreaPlanperiodto longer-term aspirationalthough,wherepossible,fundingwillbesoughttomake location mayrequiresignificantinvestmentandthereforehavetoremaina the neighbourhoodfromrestofcitycentre.Reinstatementlinksinthis Old MarketRoundaboutandTempleWayUnderpassaremajorobstaclesthatseparate the environmentintheseareasand,particularly,linkagesacrossareas. neighbourhood planningprocess.However,opportunitieswillbesoughttoimprove industrial andwarehousinguses,subjecttoanyfurtherrefinementemergingfromthe expected toremainpredominantlyresidentialorwillcontinuebesafeguardedfor neighbourhood thatlieoutsidethecitycentreboundary.Theseareasareeither The approachtoOldMarketdoesnotenvisagemajorchangeintheareasof Bristol LocalPlanCoreStrategy–KeyPolicies Policy Links

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City Centre Places and Neighbourhoods 83 9 , which was prepared in 2006 with The Future of Redcliffe, which was prepared in 2006 with In north Redcliffe, outside of the Redcliffe Way area, the key to major change lies in Redcliffe Way area, the key to major change lies in In north Redcliffe, outside of the of major development sites that are presently the regeneration of a small number the former Courage Brewery, the Redcliffe underused, vacant or derelict, including fire station. The mixed-use redevelopment of these Village site and the Temple Back transform the economy and appearance of areas has the potential to significantly deliver significantly upon the vision, objectives and the Redcliffe neighbourhood and detailed proposals of SPD3 the support of Redcliffe Futures. opportunities are generally smaller and In south and west Redcliffe, development former Bristol General Hospital site. Much of the scarcer, with the exception of the community supported by a range of local services area is an established residential The approach to south and west Redcliffe therefore including convenience shopping. across the area focuses on protecting local services and improving pedestrian routes rather than delivering major change. evelopment and as an area of focus for development and The Core Strategy identifies Redcliffe maritime industry activities at Redcliffe Wharf. regeneration while seeking to retain 9.14.2 9.14.3 9.14.1 9.14 Redcliffe

The pattern of uses and urban form brought forward within Redcliffe will be expected to will be expected to The pattern of uses and urban form brought forward within Redcliffe of streets and spaces in contribute to the improvement of the townscape and the network the area with regard to the aspirations set out in SPD3. In south and west Redcliffe the regeneration of vacant or derelict sites and buildings will sites and buildings will In south and west Redcliffe the regeneration of vacant or derelict enhancements to the design be sought, improving links to Redcliffe Way and seeking other routes and links across of the area where possible, particularly its secondary pedestrian of shops and services to Redcliff Hill. Development will be expected to maintain a range than the loss, of existing meet local needs through the renewal or replacement rather retail units, public houses and other active ground floor uses. north Redcliffe area The regeneration of vacant or derelict sites and buildings in the to complete the will be sought through development. Development will be expected the delivery of the movement regeneration of major sites in the area while contributing to and townscape aspirations of SPD3.

Policy BCAP47: The Approach to Redcliffe Policy BCAP47: The Approach

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Appendix B: Schedule of Replaced Local Plan Policies

In 2007 the government agreed that certain policies contained within the adopted Bristol Local Plan (December 1997) could be ‘saved’ pending the production of new development plan documents. The Core Strategy was adopted in 2011. Its policies replaced 59 of the saved Local Plan policies. The adoption of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies in 2014 meant that a further 77 saved policies were replaced. Following the adoption of the Bristol Central Area Plan the remaining saved policies have now been replaced. These are set out below.

Schedule of policies of the Bristol Local Plan (December 1997) which will no longer be saved following adoption of the Bristol Central Area Plan.

Policy Subject NE1 Open Space NE5 Sites of Nature Conservation Interest NE9 Historic Landscapes M9 Public Transport: Temple Meads M13 Public Transport: Light Rapid Transit Safeguarded Routes M14 Parking: Commuter, Visitor and Short-Stay Parking M21 Primary Route Network Amendments: Redcliffe Way EC5 Protection: Industrial Sites and Premises S5 Frontages: Primary

Appendix B: Schedule of Replaced Local Plan Policies S6 Frontages: Secondary CC3 Development Opportunities CC4 The University of Bristol CC5 Hospital Services CC6 Public Car Parking and Coach Parking CC7 Pedestrian Links CC8 Streets for People CC10 Water Frontages

86 ANNEX: City Centre Key Sites and Site Allocations 87 88 89 91 93 94 95 96 88 96 101 102 103 106 118 ...... Bristol Temple Quarter Retail Growth – Bristol Shopping Quarter...... Retail Growth – Park...... High Street, Wine Street and Castle Lewins Mead...... Regeneration in Nelson Street & Way...... City Centre Expansion – Newfoundland ...... Transformation of Redcliffe Way Harbourside Neighbourhood...... West End Neighbourhood...... St. Michael’s Neighbourhood...... Old City Neighbourhood...... St. Paul’s & Stokes Croft Neighbourhood Redcliffe Neighbourhood......

ANNEX: City Centre Key Sites and Site Allocations Site Allocations City Centre Key Sites Key City Centre Contents ANNEX: City Centre Key Sites and Site Allocations and Site Key Sites City Centre ANNEX: Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 88 City Centre Key Sites

Bristol TempleQuarter City CentreKeySites See Policy Development Considerations Suggested homes: Suggested uses: Ward: Site area: Surrounding Land Temple MeadsStationand Site address/location: KS01 Site reference: BCAP 35: Policy reference: Lawrence Hill/Cabot 55.2 hectares See Policy See Policy Bristol TempleQuarter

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See Policy Development Considerations Suggested homes: Suggested uses: Ward: Site area: Silver Street/AllSaintsStreet Land betweenUnionStreetand Site address/location: KS03 Site reference: Cabot 1.4 hectares See Policy See Policy

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west ofCastleStreet/QueenStreet See Policy Development Considerations Suggested homes: Suggested uses: Ward: Site area: Site address/location: KS07 Site reference: See Policy Development Considerations Suggested homes: Suggested uses: Ward: Site area: Site address/location: KS06 Site reference: See Policy Development Considerations Suggested homes: Suggested uses: Ward: Site area: Central AmbulanceStation,TowerHill Site address/location: KS05 Site reference: Lower CastleStreetandBroadWeir Cabot Cabot Cabot 0.2 hectares 0.1 hectares 0.7 hectares See Policy See Policy See Policy See Policy See Policy See Policy Land tothe Land at

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Policy reference: Policy reference: BCAP 38: Suggested homes: Development Considerations See Policy Suggested uses: Site area: Ward: Land adjacent to Nelson Street & Land adjacent to Nelson Street & Lewins Mead Site address/location: Site reference: KS08 ANNEX: City Centre Key Sites and Site Allocations Regeneration in Nelson Street & Lewins Mead & Lewins Street in Nelson Regeneration Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 94 City Centre Key Sites

City CentreExpansion–NewfoundlandWay See Policy Development Considerations Suggested homes: Suggested uses: Ward: Site area: and RiversidePark Wellington Road,NewfoundlandWay Land boundedbyHoultonStreet, Site address/location: KS09 Site reference: BCAP 39: Policy reference: Cabot 2.2 hectares See Policy See Policy Newfoundland Way Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015

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Policy reference: Policy reference: BCAP 40: Development Considerations See Policy Suggested uses: Suggested homes: Site area: Ward: Redcliffe Way Corridor and Redcliffe Way Corridor and Site address/location: Site reference: KS10 Redcliffe Wharf ANNEX: City Centre Key Sites and Site Allocations Transformation of Redcliffe Way Redcliffe of Transformation Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 96 City Centre Site Allocations – Harbourside Neighbourhood

Harbourside Neighbourhood Site Allocations TakeaccountoftheCityDocksconservationarea; ProvideanenhancedpublicrealmintheareaaroundM-Shed; Incorporateactivegroundflooruses toPrince’sWharf/WappingWharf; Development should: Development considerations Suggested homes: Suggested uses: Ward: Site area: Wapping Wharf,Road Site address/location: SA101 Site reference:

BCAP SA1: BCAP 41: Policy reference: Be supportedbyaFloodRiskAssessment. into itsdesign; Integrate survivingheritageassetssuchasbuilding fragmentsandstonewalls Gaol FerryBridge; Provide thesecondarypedestrianroutebetweenquaysidewalkwayand Cabot 3.45 hectares Housing/Offices 600 The ApproachtoHarbourside Site AllocationsinHarbourside Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015 ANNEX: CityCentreKey Sitesand SiteAllocations © BlomPictometry2013

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Offices/Culture & 0.45 hectares Cabot Be supported by a Flood Risk Assessment. Retain suitable access for vehicles and people to the Amphitheatre, recognising the and people to the Amphitheatre, recognising the Retain suitable access for vehicles importance of the area for events; Floating Harbour; Millennium Square, the Amphitheatre and Bordeaux Provide improved enclosure to floor uses to all three frontages; Quay and include active ground

area; Take account of the City Docks conservation

Map; a high quality Quayside Walkway as shown on the Policies Retain and enhance design to reflect the site’s prominent position on the Be of high quality Development considerations Development Development should: Suggested uses: Suggested uses: Site area: Ward: Site address/location: Millennium Square Waterfront Site, Site reference: SA102

Tourism ANNEX: City Centre Key Sites and Site Allocations Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 98 City Centre Site Allocations – Harbourside Neighbourhood

DeliverasignificantlyimprovedQuayside Walkwaytoreplacethepresenttemporary Development should: Development considerations Suggested uses: Ward: Site area: Purifier HouseWest,AnchorRoad Site address/location: SA103 Site reference: TakeaccountoftheCityDocksconservation area; Provideanyvehicularaccessfrom LimeKilnRoad; as stonewallsandsettsintoitsdesign; Reuse the existing gasworks buildings and integrate othersurviving heritage assets such Be supportedbyaFloodRiskAssessment. surface asshownonthePoliciesMap; Cabot 0.37 hectares Offices/Housing Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015 ANNEX: CityCentreKey Sitesand SiteAllocations © BlomPictometry2013

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0.58 hectares Cabot Be supported by a Flood Risk Assessment. Hanover Place as part of the Quayside Walkway shown on the Policies Map, including Walkway shown on the Policies Map, including Hanover Place as part of the Quayside improved surveillance; uses; for maritime or creative industry is laid out and designed to mitigate the impact Ensure that any residential component Dock and ensure that the continued use of the of noise from the adjoining Albion the introduction of incompatible uses; Albion Dock is not threatened by

area; Take account of the City Docks conservation and improved pedestrian and cycle link between Gasferry Road Provide a significantly suitable at ground floor level, an element of small-scale flexible floorspace Incorporate, Development considerations Development Development should:

Housing/Offices/Workspace Gasferry Road Ward: Suggested uses: Site area: Site address/location: McArthur’s Warehouse, Site reference: SA104 ANNEX: City Centre Key Sites and Site Allocations Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 100 City Centre Site Allocations – Harbourside Neighbourhood

(CHASE/HCCA) willbeencouraged. Proposals thattakeaccountoftheHotwellsand CliftonwoodCommunityTrafficStrategy AddressnoiseandpollutionissuesfromtheCumberlandBasinroadsystem; ExplorethepotentialforhabitatcreationonRiverAvonNewCut; Reusetheexistingbondedwarehouse building; TakeaccountoftheCityDocks conservationarea; Accommodatetherouteof proposedMetroBussystem; Development should: Development considerations Suggested uses: Ward: Site area: Warehouse Lock Road,includingA-Bond Land andbukldingssouthofBrunel Site address/location: SA105 Site reference: Be supportedbyaFloodRiskAssessment. integrate existinggreeninfrastructurewherepossible; Respond tothegreeninfrastructurelinkagesandassetsinsurroundingarea warehouses; Retain suitableaccessandturningprovisionforservicevehiclestotheformerbonded Policies Map; Primary PedestrianRoutebetweenAvonCrescentandAshtonAvenueasshownonthe and deliversignificantpublicrealmimprovements,includingprovidingtheproposed Explore theopportunitiesforrationalisationofexistinghighwayinfrastructure Cabot 3.14 hectares Housing/Offices Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015 ANNEX: CityCentreKey Sitesand SiteAllocations © BlomPictometry2013

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© Blom Pictometry 2013 Site Allocations in West End Site Allocations The Approach to West End The Approach 20 0.1 hectares Cabot side of Lodge Street. BCAP SA2: BCAP SA2: Policy reference: Policy reference: BCAP 42: corner will be An active ground floor use to the Trenchard Street / Lodge Street encouraged. and massing of development on the east Reflect the descending rhythm, height, scale area; Take account of the Tyndall’s Park conservation Development should: Development considerations Development Suggested homes: Housing, specialist student Housing, specialist student accommodation Ward: Suggested uses: Land to the west of Lodge Street Site area: Site address/location: Site reference: SA202 ANNEX: City Centre Key Sites and Site Allocations West End Neighbourhood West End

Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 102 City Centre Site Allocations – St Michael’s Neighbourhood

St. Michael’sNeighbourhood Reflectthedescendingrhythm,height,scaleandmassingofnearbybuildingson TakeaccountoftheSt.Michael’sHill andChristmasStepsconservationarea; Development should: Development considerations Suggested homes: accommodation, educationaluse Housing, specialiststudent Suggested uses: Ward: Site area: 55-59 St.Michael’sHill Site address/location: SA301 Site reference: Respectthecharacterandsettingofadjoininglistedbuildings; BCAP SA3: BCAP 43: Policy reference: Retain thehistoricpedestrianroutethrough site. west sideofSt.Michael’sHill; Cabot 0.06 hectares 15 The ApproachtoSt.Michael’s Site AllocationsinSt.Michael’s Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015 ANNEX: CityCentreKey Sitesand SiteAllocations © BlomPictometry2013

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Be supported by a Flood Risk Assessment. Provide an enhanced pedestrian route from the Quayside Walkway north of the site to north of the site to Provide an enhanced pedestrian route from the Quayside Walkway Redcliffe Bridge as shown on the Policies Map; BCAP SA4: BCAP SA4: Policy reference: Policy reference: BCAP 44: Development will not be expected to provide a quayside walkway at the water’s edge if the at the water’s edge if the Development will not be expected to provide a quayside walkway need to retain private buildings are retained, due to the lack of available space and the residential moorings.

residential moorings; Retain secure, independent access to existing harbour wall; Preserve the setting of the Grade II listed area; Take account of the City & Queen Square conservation buildings; Secure the reuse of the existing transit shed Development should: Development considerations Development

Suggested uses: Offices/Workspace/Leisure Ward: Site area: Site address/location: Disused transit sheds at Site reference: SA401 Welsh Back / Redcliffe Way ANNEX: City Centre Key Sites and Site Allocations Old City Neighbourhood Old City

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The incorporation ofactiveground floor useswillbeencouraged. Reuse theexistingchapelbuilding; Take accountoftheCity&QueenSquare conservationarea; Development should: Development considerations Office/Workspace/Leisure/Housing Suggested uses: Ward: 0.02 hectares Site area: Avenue, frontingPrinceStreet Old Seaman’sChapel,RoyalOak Site address/location: SA403 Site reference: Considertheincorporation ofactiveground flooruses,particularlytoNarrow Quay; Take accountoftheCity&QueenSquare conservationarea; Development should: Development considerations Offices/Culture &Tourism Suggested uses: Ward: 0.51 hectares Site area: House, BroadQuay/PrinceStreet Broad QuayHouse/Narrow Site address/location: SA402 Site reference: Be supportedbyaFlood RiskAssessment. Be supportedbyaFloodRiskAssessment. Cabot Cabot Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015 ANNEX: CityCentreKey Sitesand SiteAllocations © BlomPictometry2013 © BlomPictometry2013 City Centre Site Allocations – Old City Neighbourhood 105 © Blom Pictometry 2013 © Blom Pictometry 2013

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Be supported by a Flood Risk Assessment. Be supported by a Flood Risk Assessment. Be supported by a Flood Risk Assessment. conservation area; account of the City & Queen Square Take The incorporation of active ground floor uses will be encouraged. Development should: Development considerations Development Suggested uses: Office/Workspace/Leisure/Housing 0.04 hectares Ward: Harris Wharf, Farrs Lane Site area: SA405 Site address/location: floor uses will be encouraged. The incorporation of active ground Site reference: area; conservation account of the City & Queen Square Take Development should: Development considerations Development Office/Workspace/Leisure/Housing Ward: Suggested uses: Site area: 0.03 hectares Site address/location: Quay Gap site, 16 Narrow Site reference: SA404 ANNEX: City Centre Key Sites and Site Allocations Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 106 City Centre Site Allocations – St Paul’s and Stokes Croft Neighbourhood

St Paul’sandStokesCroftNeighbourhood The incorporationofactivegroundfloorusesto UpperYorkStreetwillbeencouraged. TakeaccountoftheStokesCroft conservationarea; Development should: Development considerations Suggested homes: Suggested uses: Ward: 0.25 hectares Site area: Court, UpperYorkStreet/Backfields Lakota Nightclub/FormerCoroner’s Site address/location: SA501 Site reference: BCAP SA5: BCAP 45: Policy reference: Conservation AreaCharacterAppraisal. nightclub buildingwhichisidentifiedasanunlistedofmeritintheStokesCroft Retain andsensitivelyrestoretheGradeIIlistedformerCoroner’sCourtLakota Ashley Housing 60 The ApproachtoSt.Paul’s&StokesCroft Site AllocationsinSt.Paul’s&StokesCroft Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015 ANNEX: CityCentreKey Sitesand SiteAllocations © BlomPictometry2013

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© Blom Pictometry 2013 35 Housing/Offices Ashley Conservation Area. Regard will also be had to the additional considerations set out in SPD10 in considering any considerations set out in SPD10 in considering any Regard will also be had to the additional proposals for this site. building height of the site to reflect the historic character of the Increase the of the Portland and Brunswick Square conservation area; Take account of employment; Retain an element Development considerations Development Development should: Suggested uses: Suggested homes: Ward: Site area: 0.1 hectares Site address/location: / Bishop Street Land at Dean Street (former Kango site) Site reference: SA502 ANNEX: City Centre Key Sites and Site Allocations Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 108 City Centre Site Allocations – St Paul’s and Stokes Croft Neighbourhood

Provideasignificantelementofgreeninfrastructure toSurreyStreetaspartofthe Retainandsensitivelyrestorethe GradeIlistedbuildingsfrontingPortlandSquare; TakeaccountofthePortlandandBrunswick Squareconservationarea; Development should: Development considerations Suggested homes: Suggested uses: Ward: 0.23 hectares Site area: Square (Sandhu’sWarehouse) Land atSurreyStreet/Portland Site address/location: SA503 Site reference: proposals forthissite. Regard willalsobehadtotheadditionalconsiderationssetoutinSPD10consideringany full widthofthesite; Aim toreinstatethehistoricappearanceofwestsidePortlandSquareacross proposed greenlinkshownonthePoliciesMap. Ashley Housing 60 Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015 ANNEX: CityCentreKey Sitesand SiteAllocations © BlomPictometry2013

City Centre Site Allocations – St Paul’s and Stokes Croft Neighbourhood 109 © Blom Pictometry 2013 9 Housing 0.06 hectares Ashley Provide enhanced surveillance of Brunswick Cemetery. Provide enhanced surveillance of

pedestrian link between Wilder Street and Brunswick Cemetery; Retain an enhanced suitable frontage to Wilder Street; Create a of the Portland and Brunswick Square conservation area; Take account Development considerations Development Development should: Suggested homes: Ward: Suggested uses: Site area: Site address/location: East Side Of Car Park On South Wilder Street Site reference: SA504 ANNEX: City Centre Key Sites and Site Allocations Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 110 City Centre Site Allocations – St Paul’s and Stokes Croft Neighbourhood

Provideflexiblegroundfloorspacestoaccommodate arangeofactiveusessuchas Retainandsensitivelyrestorethe GradeII*listedCarriageworks; TakeaccountoftheStokesCroftconservation area; In accordance withtheCommunityVision,developmentwillbeexpectedto: in itslayoutanddesignparticularlythemixture ofusesprovided. Development shouldhaveregard totheCarriageworksCommunityVision(December 2011) Development considerations Suggested homes: Tourism/Leisure/Community Facilities Housing/Business/Retail/Culture & Suggested uses: Ward: Site area: Westmoreland House The CarriageWorks& Site address/location: SA505 Site reference: proposals forthissite. Regard willalsobehad to theadditionalconsiderationssetoutinSPD10 inconsideringany Development shouldalso: Promotewalking,cyclingandpublictransportovercaruse; for smallbusinesses; Provide amixofusesincludinghousingtypesandemploymentspacesuitable shops, artspaces,cafés,workshops,performancespacesandmeetingspaces; Address noiseandpollutionissuesfromStokes CroftandAshleyRoad. garden space. Achieve ahighstandardofsustainabledesign, incorporating greenroofsand such asmarketsandperformances; If possible,createnewpublicroutesandspacesthroughthesitesuitableforactivities Ashley 0.51 hectares 100

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© Blom Pictometry 2013 20 Housing 0.07 hectares Cabot Retain and reuse the existing buildings on the Stokes Croft frontage of the site, which on the Stokes Croft frontage of the site, which Retain and reuse the existing buildings of merit in the Stokes Croft Conservation Area are identified as unlisted buildings from Stokes Croft. Address noise and pollution issues Character Appraisal;

of the Stokes Croft conservation area; Take account Development considerations Development Development should: active ground floor uses appropriate to a secondary shopping frontage; Incorporate Suggested uses: Suggested uses: Suggested homes: Site area: Ward: Site address/location: 97-101 Stokes Croft Site reference: SA506 ANNEX: City Centre Key Sites and Site Allocations Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 112 City Centre Site Allocations – St Paul’s and Stokes Croft Neighbourhood

Incorporateemploymentusesoractive usestothegroundfloor; TakeaccountoftheStokesCroftconservation area; Development should: Development considerations Suggested homes: Arts &Cultural/Housing/Office Suggested uses: Ward: Site area: 27-33 JamaicaStreet Site address/location: SA507 Site reference:

of theConservationArea. Create asuitablefrontagetoJamaicaStreetthatcontributespositivelythecharacter Cabot 0.02 hectares 5 Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015 ANNEX: CityCentreKey Sitesand SiteAllocations © BlomPictometry2013 City Centre Site Allocations – St Paul’s and Stokes Croft Neighbourhood 113 © Blom Pictometry 2013 10 Housing 0.07 hectares Cabot Address noise and pollution issues from Stokes Croft. Address noise and pollution issues

active ground floor uses appropriate to a secondary shopping frontage; Incorporate restore the existing Grade II listed buildings; Retain and sensitively of the Stokes Croft conservation area; Take account Development considerations Development Development should: Suggested uses: Suggested uses: Suggested homes: Site area: Ward: Site address/location: Croft 35, 37, 41 Stokes Site reference: SA508 ANNEX: City Centre Key Sites and Site Allocations Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 114 City Centre Site Allocations – St Paul’s and Stokes Croft Neighbourhood

Retain Createsuitablefrontagestoallthesurrounding streets; TakeaccountofthePortlandandBrunswick Squareconservationarea; Development should: Development considerations Suggested homes: Housing/Office/Workspace Suggested uses: Ward: Site area: Land atWilderStreet/ArgyleRoad Site address/location: SA509 Site reference: RetainandreuseNos.105-107Wilder Street,whichareidentifiedasunlistedbuildings Beofascaleappropriatetocitycentre location,butsteppingdowntoreflectthe particularly ontheBrigstockeRoadand/orWilderStreetfrontages; of meritinthePortlandandBrunswickSquareConservationAreaCharacterAppraisal; more domestic-scaledresidentialcontexttothenorthofsite. Ashley a 0.29 hectares significant 30 element of Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015 employment and/or ANNEX: CityCentreKey Sitesand SiteAllocations commercial training © BlomPictometry2013 uses on the

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1.59 hectares Ashley St. Paul’s Park and Prince’s Street as part of the proposed green link shown on the link shown on the St. Paul’s Park and Prince’s Street as part of the proposed green Policies Map. which may include a small amount of retail to meet local needs; Improve connections between St. Paul’s and Newfoundland Road, providing new Paul’s and Newfoundland Road, providing new Improve connections between St. Street and towards Halston Drive; linkages to St. Paul’s Park, Prince’s rat-running; Be supported by a flood risk assessment. to Dove Lane and the link between Provide a significant element of green infrastructure Provide enhanced surveillance of St. Paul’s Park; locations to provide local services, Incorporate active ground floor uses at appropriate

or by a range of modes of transport without encouraging through traffic Be permeable in nature, providing a mix of housing and employment uses; Be comprehensive Development should: Development considerations Development Suggested homes: Housing/Office/Workspace/ Community Facilities Ward: Suggested uses: Site area: Site address/location: / Ervine Terrace / Land at Dove Lane Wilson Place / Cheapside Site reference: SA510 ANNEX: City Centre Key Sites and Site Allocations Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 116 City Centre Site Allocations – St Paul’s and Stokes Croft Neighbourhood

Development should: Development considerations Offices/Workspace/Culture &Tourism Suggested uses: Ward: 0.08 hectares Site area: 109 -119NewfoundlandRoad Site address/location: SA512 Site reference: Development should: Development considerations Suggested homes: Suggested uses: Ward: Site area: F CHammonds,13-17DoveLane Site address/location: SA511 Site reference: Provide astrongfrontage toNewfoundlandRoadincludingenhancedsurveillance. Concorde Way; Provide ormaintainastrategic cycleroutealongNewfoundlandRoadas partofthe Integrate effectivelywithanydevelopmentofthewiderDoveLanesite(SA510). Ashley Ashley 0.03 hectares Housing/Offices 5 Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015 ANNEX: CityCentreKey Sitesand SiteAllocations © BlomPictometry2013 © BlomPictometry2013 City Centre Site Allocations – St Paul’s and Stokes Croft Neighbourhood 117 © Blom Pictometry 2013

5 Housing 0.03 hectares Ashley by a flood risk assessment. Be supported to limit any impact on neighbouring residential properties; Be designed Development considerations Development Development should: Suggested homes: Ward: Suggested uses: Site area: Site address/location: site, Former Macey Rewinds Site reference: SA513 Franklyn Street ANNEX: City Centre Key Sites and Site Allocations Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 118 City Centre Site Allocations – Redcliffe Neighbourhood

Redcliffe Neighbourhood proposals for thissite. Regard will be hadtotheadditional considerationssetout inSPD3considering any Incorporateanappropriatemixofactivegroundfloorusestokey pedestrianroutesand Incorporateahighdensitymixtureofusesincludingsignificantelement ofbothemployment Development oftheremainingplotsshould: Development considerations Suggested homes: Housing/Offices/Retail/Leisure Suggested uses: Ward: Site area: Former CourageBrewery,BathStreet Site address/location: SA601 Site reference: Besupportedbyafloodriskassessment. DeliveranewpedestrianbridgetoCastleParkaspartoftheproposedsecondaryroute; Aimtoreusethe existingformerbrewerybuildings,whichareidentifiedasunlistedbuildings Reuseandsensitively restoretheGradeII*listedformerTramwayGeneratingStation; TakeaccountoftheRedcliffeconservationarea; BCAP SA6: BCAP 47: Policy reference: and residentialtocreatealively,contemporary,compacturbanquarter; with referencetothehistoric streetpatternoftheareaandaspirationsset outinSPD3; Contribute moregenerally toenhancedconnectivityandpermeabilityinthis part ofRedcliffe, Deliver acontinuousquaysidewalkwayaroundthe harbour frontageofthesiteasshownon secondary pedestrianroute; Deliver anewpedestrianrouteacrossthesitefrom thenewbridgeaspartofsame role oftheGeneratingStation; Respect thescaleandcharacterofretainedhistoric buildingsandthedominantlandmark the PoliciesMap; of meritintheRedcliffeConservationAreaCharacter Appraisal; spaces withinthesite; LawrenceHill 1.89 hectares 400 The ApproachtoRedcliffe Site AllocationsinRedcliffe Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015 ANNEX: CityCentreKey Sitesand SiteAllocations © BlomPictometry2013

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© Blom Pictometry 2013 Offices/Leisure 0.12 hectares Lawrence Hill Thomas’ Street, while respecting the historic scale and character of the nearby listed the historic scale and character of the nearby listed Thomas’ Street, while respecting II* listed St. Thomas’ Church; buildings, particularly the Grade of Redcliffe, with Contribute generally to connectivity and permeability in this part set out in SPD3; reference to the historic street pattern of the area and the aspirations Address noise and pollution issues from Victoria Street. in considering any Regard will be had to the additional considerations set out in SPD3 proposals for this site. landmark feature for the flatiron corner of Victoria Street and St. Provide a new active ground floor uses to the Victoria Street frontage; Incorporate of the Redcliffe conservation area; Take account vehicular access and servicing arrangements to St. Thomas’ Street; Provide any Development considerations Development Development should: Suggested uses: Suggested uses: Site area: Ward: Site address/location: 33-49 Victoria Street Site reference: SA602

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proposals forthissite. Regard willbehadtotheadditionalconsiderationssetoutinSPD3consideringany Besupportedbyafloodriskassessment. Providestreettrees,particularlywhere streetsarenotproposedtobenarrowed; TakeaccountoftheRedcliffeconservation area; Providesafevehicularaccess; Development should: Development considerations Suggested homes: Housing/Offices/Leisure Suggested uses: Ward: 1.4 hectares Site area: Redcliffe Village Site address/location: SA603 Site reference: wider footways,treesandinformalpedestriancrossingfacilities; Street andThreeQueens’Lane,orotherwiseremodelenhancethemtoinclude Explore theopportunitiestonarrowsurroundingstreets,particularlySt.Thomas’ LawrenceHill 570 (SA603-SA605) Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015 ANNEX: CityCentreKey Sitesand SiteAllocations © BlomPictometry2013 City Centre Site Allocations – Redcliffe Neighbourhood 121 © Blom Pictometry 2013 © Blom Pictometry 2013 0.06 hectares

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The considerations for this site are as for site SA603, with which it shares an outline an outline as for site SA603, with which it shares for this site are The considerations planning permission. Development considerations Development Suggested uses: Housing/Offices/Leisure Ward: Site area: 0.07 hectares Former Gas World site, Redcliff Former Gas World site, Redcliff Street / Ferry Street SA605 Site address/location: Site reference: The considerations for this site are as for site SA603, with which it shares an outline an outline SA603, with which it shares as for site for this site are The considerations planning permission. Development considerations Development Housing/Offices/Leisure Ward: Suggested uses: Site area: Site address/location: Redcliff Street / Bathroom Solutions, Three Queens Lane Site reference: SA604 ANNEX: City Centre Key Sites and Site Allocations Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol 122 City Centre Site Allocations – Redcliffe Neighbourhood

proposals forthissite. Regard willbehadtotheadditionalconsiderationssetoutinSPD3consideringany DeliveranenhancedpublicspaceinFerry Street; Improvetheexistinglinkbetween quaysidewalkwayandRedcliffBacks; TakeaccountoftheRedcliffeconservation area; Development should: Development considerations Suggested homes: Suggested uses: Ward: Site area: Land atFerryStreet/RedcliffBacks Site address/location: SA606 Site reference:

Be supportedbyaFloodRiskAssessment. Policies Map; Provide acantedorcolonnadedquaysidewalkwayatthewater’sedgeasshownon unlisted buildingofmerit; Warehouse, identifiedintheRedcliffeConservationAreaCharacterAppraisalasan Reuse andsensitivelyrestoretheGradeIIlistedHullerHouseCheese Lawrence Hill 0.14 hectares Housing/Leisure 55 Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015 ANNEX: CityCentreKey Sitesand SiteAllocations © BlomPictometry2013

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© Blom Pictometry 2013 Office/Housing 0.9 hectares Lawrence Hill opposite the Cornubia; that primary pedestrian route, particularly Be supported by a Flood Risk Assessment. Provide public realm improvements to Temple Street as part of the proposed primary to Temple Street as part of the proposed primary Provide public realm improvements Policies Map; pedestrian route shown on the Regard will be had to the additional considerations set out in SPD3 in considering any any set out in SPD3 in considering will be had to the additional considerations Regard for this site. proposals Opportunities should be explored to realign Temple Street closer to its historic alignment closer to its historic alignment Street Temple to realign Opportunities should be explored as set out in SPD3. station of smaller scale. The development may include a fire of potential to provide active ground floor uses to Temple Street as part Explore the of the Redcliffe conservation area; Take account Development considerations Development Development should: Suggested uses: Suggested uses: Site area: Ward: Site address/location: Back Fire Station, Temple Site reference: SA607

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proposals forthissite. Regard willbehadtotheadditionalconsiderations setoutin SPD3inconsideringany corner ofVictoriaStreet andTemple Street as setoutinSPD3. public spacetothenorthwestofTemple Church andreinstate aflatiron buildingtothe should beexplored tonarrow Temple Street closertoitshistoric alignment,create anew A comprehensive solutionwillbeencouraged tothedevelopmentofsite.Opportunities AddressnoiseandpollutionissuesfromVictoriaStreet; ProvideactivegroundfloorusestoTempleStreetaspart ofthatprimarypedestrianroute; Provideastrongfrontagetoallsurroundingstreets; TakeaccountoftheRedcliffeconservationarea; Development should: regeneration oftheRedcliffeneighbourhood. Strategy growth targets forthecitycentre, butwouldmakeasignificantcontributiontothe Redevelopment ofthiscurrently occupiedsiteisnotessentialtothedeliveryofCore Development considerations Suggested uses: Ward: Site area: Victoria Street/Temple Land andbuildingsat Site address/location: SA608 Site reference: Be supportedbyaFloodRiskAssessment. pedestrian routeshownonthePoliciesMap; Provide publicrealmimprovementstoTempleStreetaspartoftheproposedprimary historic streetalignmentofLongRow; Reinstate apedestrianlinkbetweenVictoriaStreetandtheCornubia,withreferenceto Street /TempleStreet; Respond positivelytothescaleandcharacterofsurvivinghistoricbuildingsonVictoria Lawrence Hill 0.59 hectares Offices/Housing

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Offices 0.32 hectares Lawrence Hill Be supported by a Flood Risk Assessment. set out in SPD3 in considering any will be had to the additional considerations Regard for this site. proposals and pollution issues from Victoria Street and Temple Circus; Address noise frontage to Canynge Street, including improved surveillance; Provide an appropriate vehicular access and servicing arrangements to Canynge Street; Provide any Development considerations Development Development should: 111 Victoria Street Ward: Suggested uses: Site area: Site address/location: / 103 Temple Street Site reference: SA609

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proposals forthissite. Regard willbehadtotheadditionalconsiderations setoutinSPD3consideringany Safeguardtheamenityofadjoining residentialdevelopment; TakeaccountoftheRedcliffeconservation area; Maintainvehicularaccessformaintenance purposestotherailwaytunnel; Development should: Development considerations Offices/Workspace/Leisure Suggested uses: Ward: 0.17 hectares Site area: Railway cutting,LowerGuineaStreet Site address/location: SA610 Site reference: Be supportedbyaFloodRiskAssessment. Cabot Bristol LocalPlan–CentralAreaAdoptedMarch2015 ANNEX: CityCentreKey Sitesand SiteAllocations © BlomPictometry2013 City Centre Site Allocations – Redcliffe Neighbourhood 127 © Blom Pictometry 2013 15 0.13 hectares Lawrence Hill Retain the existing public house building and features to contribute to local character building and features to contribute to local character Retain the existing public house and distinctiveness. Regard will be had to the additional considerations set out in SPD3 in considering any set out in SPD3 in considering any will be had to the additional considerations Regard for this site. proposals

Development considerations Development Development should: Housing/Pub and housing Suggested homes: Ward: Suggested uses: Site area: Site address/location: buildings, The Bell and adjoining Prewett Street Site reference: SA612 ANNEX: City Centre Key Sites and Site Allocations Adopted March 2015 March Plan – Adopted Area Central Plan – Bristol Local Bristol BD6400 Bristol Design, Bristol City Council. Printed on FSC certified paper.