Bristol Local Plan Review Draft Policies and Development Allocations

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Bristol Local Plan Review: Draft Policies and Development Allocations

Consultation (March 2019)

How can I comment?

For further details of the consultation please visit: www.bristol.gov.uk/localplanreview

E-mail or write to Bristol City Council by 24 May 2019: [email protected] Bristol City Council Strategic City Planning Team City Hall PO Box 3176 Bristol, BS3 9FS

We would welcome your comments on any of the proposals set out in this consultation. If you would like to speak to someone about the Local Plan Review please phone 0117 922 3000. If you would like to be added to our Bristol Local Plan contact list, please let us know, providing relevant contact details including an e-mail address.

i ii Contents 5. Infrastructure Contributions andDeveloper Strategy 4. Development 3. DraftLocalPlanPolicies 2. Vision–BuildingabetterBristol 1. AbouttheLocalPlanReview Contents How thepoliciesare structured Next stages What willhappentomycomments? How canIcomment? Documents inthisconsultation Will thewholePlanbechanging? Why isitbeingreviewed? What istheLocal Plan? 4.1 Central Bristol 4.4 NorthBristol 4.3 SouthBristol 4.2 EastBristol

Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft Policy IDC1: Developmentcontributions andCIL Lawrence Weston Draft PolicyDS14:Central Southmead Draft PolicyDS13:Lockleaze Draft PolicyDS12:N Draft PolicyDS11:Developmentallocations–southwest Bristol Draft PolicyDS10:ChangestotheGreenBeltin SouthBristol Hengrove andKnowleWest Draft PolicyDS9:Brislington Draft PolicyDS8:CentralBedminster Draft PolicyDS7 Draft PolicyDS6:LawrenceHill Draft PolicyDS5:FromeGateway Draft PolicyDS4:WesternHarbour Draft PolicyDS3:StPhilip’sMarsh Draft PolicyDS2:BristolTempleQuarter Draft PolicyDS1:BristolCityCentre ...... : CentralFishponds ......

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...... Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft ...... Food systems Retained policies Draft Policy GI1: Local Green Space Draft Policy GI2: Reserved Open Space Draft Policy GI3: Incidental Open Spaces Draft Policy GI4: Stapleton Allotments and Holdings – Retained policies Open space Draft Policy E6: Protecting living conditions in Avonmouth village Draft Policy E6: Protecting living Draft Policy E7: New workspace within mixed use development Draft Policy E8: Digital connectivity and inclusion Retained policies Draft Policy E2: Employment land strategy Draft Policy E2: Employment land Areas Draft Policy E4: Industry and Distribution Area and Bristol Port Draft Policy E5: Avonmouth Industrial Draft Policy H9: Accessible homes sites Draft Policy H10: Planning for traveller development Draft Policy E1: Inclusive economic Draft Policy H6: Homes in multiple occupation and other shared housing Draft Policy H6: Homes in multiple of purpose-built Draft Policy H7: Managing the development other specialist needs housing Draft Policy H8: Older peoples’ and Draft Policy H2: Preventing the loss of residential accommodation Preventing the loss of residential Draft Policy H2: Making the best use of site allocations Draft Policy H3: Housing type and mix Draft Policy H4: Self-build and community-led housing Draft Policy H5: Draft Policy UL2: Residential densities UL2: Residential Draft Policy Delivery of new homes Draft Policy H1: homes Providing affordable Food Growing Local Green Space student accommodation

Draft Policy E3: Location of office development

use of land and efficient Policy UL1: Effective Draft Infrastructure 10. Green 9. Shopping, Services Economy and the Evening 8. Economy 7. Housing 6. Urban Living:6. Urban of the best use Making the city’s land Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol iv Contents Appendix A: Industry andDistribution Areas Appendix A: Industry policies proposed toberetained 18. Listof Allocations 17. DraftDevelopment 16. UtilitiesandMinerals 15. HealthandWellbeing 14. DesignandConservation 13. Climate Change andSustainability 12. Community Facilities 11. Transport 15.2 HealthImpactsofDevelopment 15.1 Pollution

DraftPolicyCCS4:Resourceefficientandlowimpactconstruction DraftPolicyT4:Cycleparkingprovision forB1officedevelopment Bristol LocalPlanReview: including spacestandards low emissionvehicles Draft PolicyDC3:LocalCharacterandDistinctiveness Draft PolicyDC1:Liveabilityinresidentialdevelopment Retained policies Flood RiskandWaterManagement Draft PolicyCCS5:Renewableenergydevelopment Draft PolicyCCS2:Towardszerocarbondevelopment Draft PolicyCCS1:Climatechange,sustainabledesignandconstruction Retained policies Draft PolicyT5:Provisionofinfrastructureforelectricandother Draft PolicyT3:Carandcycleparkingprovisionforresidentialdevelopment Draft PolicyT2:Transportschemes Draft PolicyDA1:Proposed developmentallocations Retained policies Retained policies Draft PolicyHW3:Takeaways Retained policies Draft PolicyHW2:AirQuality Draft PolicyHW1:PollutionControlandWaterQuality Retained Policies Draft PolicyDC2:Tallbuildings Draft PolicyCCS3:Adaptationtoachangingclimate Retained policies Draft PolicyT1:De ...... velopment andtransportprinciples ...... Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) ......

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West West (March 2015) Bristol Central Area Plan Core Strategy (June 2011) . The Joint Spatial Plan sets out the overall strategy . The Joint Spatial Plan sets out the overall strategy Neighbourhood Development Plans Fig.1.1: Structure of the development plan Site Allocations & Policies (July 2014) Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft Development Management Bristol Local Plan Development Plan National Planning Policy Framework development and policies which promote the delivery of new and affordable homes. development and policies which promote the delivery of new and be delivered in Bristol by 2036 – and show how the council aims to exceed that to exceed that be delivered in Bristol by 2036 – and show how the council aims broad locations amount. This will require a new development strategy identifying allocations for for new development around the city, supported by individual site Council and North Somerset Council have been working together to prepare the Council and North Somerset Council have been working together of England Joint Spatial Plan market areas will for how the housing needs of the wider Bristol and Bath housing 33,500 new and be met over the period to 2036. This includes a requirement of affordable homes to be delivered in Bristol by 2036. necessary to consider how Bristol will develop over the period to 2036. necessary to consider how Bristol will develop over the period to 2026. The Bristol Local Plan and Neighbourhood Development Plans together form Development Plans together form Local Plan and Neighbourhood 2026. The Bristol Policy alongside the National Planning plan, which is used, the statutory development applications in Bristol. The figure direct decisions on planning Framework, to help together. these documents currently work below shows how deciding planning applications in the city. deciding planning The local plan will be updated to set out how the proposed 33,500 homes will homes will The local plan will be updated to set out how the proposed 33,500 A number of years have passed since the Core Strategy was adopted and it is now and it is now A number of years have passed since the Core Strategy was adopted East Somerset Bristol City Council, South Gloucestershire Council, Bath and North The Bristol Local Plan explores how Bristol will develop and is the framework for develop and is the framework for Plan explores how Bristol will The Bristol Local covering the period until Local Plan is a set of three documents The current Bristol About the Local Plan Review Plan Review the Local About 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.

Why is it being reviewed? Why is it being reviewed?

What is the Local Plan? Plan? is the Local What Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 1

2 About the Local Plan Review . Anumberofotherlocalplanpoliciesalsorequireupdatingtoreflectchanges 1.6 Will thewholeplanbechanging? 1 https://www.bristolonecity.com/one-city-plan/ 1.10 1.9 1.8 1.7 When complete,therewrittenlocalplanwillcombineintoasingle The rewriteofthelocalplanwillfocusonsettingoutnewdevelopmentstrategy The policiesadoptedinthethreecurrentlocalplandocumentswererelatively This rewriteofthelocalplandoesnotproposetochangeallitscurrentpolicies. 2011. national planningpolicyandlocalissuessincetheadoptionofCoreStrategyin where needed.The for developmentinBristolto2036,alongwithupdatesaselectionofotherpolicies plan review. delivering thepoliciesinJointSpatialPlanandsupportobjectivesofthislocal recently andmanyremainrelevantup-to-date.Thesepoliciesareconsistentwith examination) areaddressedinthisconsultation. and thepoliciesinemergingJointSpatialPlan(whichiscurrentlyundergoing the JointSpatialPlancommencedinterimreviewprocessforCoreStrategy interim reviewdateof2016andamajor2021.Thepreparation The CoreStrategyestablishedafiveyearlycycleofmonitoringandreviewwithan plan hasbeencompleted: Bristol LocalPlanandotherdocumentswillworktogetheroncetherewriteoflocal document. ThefigurebelowsetsouthowtheWestofEnglandJointSpatialPlan, the existingpoliciesareproposedtoberetained. Bristol LocalPlanReview: wellbeing, homesandcommunities,learningskills. and outcomesinrelationtoconnectivity,economy,environment,health out avisionforthesortofcityBristolwillbecomeby2050andkeythemes partners toprepareaOneCityPlan In parallelwiththisrewriteofthelocalplan,councilhasworkedcity Retained Policies Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) documentofthisconsultationsetsoutwhich 1 . Theplan,launchedJanuary2019,sets

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Development Plan Development Setting out the new sites that are Setting out the new sites that are

Bristol Local Plan Setting out the sites proposed for Local Green Setting out the sites proposed for Local Green A summary of responses received to the previous A summary of responses received to the previous Details of the existing local plan policies that are Details of the existing local plan policies that are West of England Joint Spatial Plan West of England Neighbourhood Development Plans Neighbourhood Development Fig. 2: Structure of the development plan Fig. 2: Structure of the development Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft conservation area appraisals which provide additional guidance on how planning provide additional guidance on how planning conservation area appraisals which decisions should be made. The Bristol Local Plan is supported by a number of other documents and by a number of other documents and The Bristol Local Plan is supported planning documents, spatial frameworks and strategies, such as supplementary local plan stage and the issues raised. they have been selected. Retained Local Plan Policies: document. proposed to be retained alongside the new policies set out in this Response to 2018 consultation: Annex: Draft Development Allocations: in proposed for potential new homes, industrial or mixed-use development addition to those already allocated under the existing local plan. New Protection for Open Space: explaining how Space and Reserved Open Space under the local plan review and

National Planning Policy Framework Planning Policy National to be introduced as part of the local plan review. It is supported by the following by the following to be introduced as part of the local plan review. It is supported additional documents, which should be read alongside this document: 1.11 This document sets out the first detailed drafts of the new policies that are proposed Documents in this consultation Documents in this consultation Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 1

4 About the Local Plan Review What willhappentomycomments? How canIcomment? 1.12 Responses willhelptoshapetheformalPublicationversionofdraftpoliciesand the issuesthattheyraisewillbepublishedonLocalPlanReviewwebsite. development allocationsfollowingthisconsultation.Theresponsesandasummaryof know, providingrelevantcontactdetailsincludingane-mailaddress. If youwouldliketobeaddedourBristolLocalPlancontactlist,pleaseletus 0117 9223000. If youwouldliketospeaksomeoneabouttheLocalPlanReviewpleasephone this consultation. We wouldwelcomeyourcommentsonanyoftheproposalssetoutin Bristol, BS39FS PO Box3176 City Hall Strategic CityPlanningTeam Bristol CityCouncil [email protected] E-mail orwritetoBristolCityCouncilby24May2019: www.bristol.gov.uk/localplanreview For furtherdetailsoftheconsultationpleasevisit: Bristol LocalPlanReview: be abletorespond. development ofthecity.Yourcommentsmakeadifference–wehopeyouwill and engagementofeveryonewhomaybeaffectedbyplanningdecisionsthe Making aneffectiveandinclusivelocalplanforthecitydependsonviews Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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March to May 2019 March November 2019 April 2020 July 2020 December 2020

Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft implications for all members of the community; health implications of the local plan. appraisal reports will be produced at each future stage of plan preparation; appraisal reports will be produced are likely to have significant effects; Health impact assessment – an assessment with a targeted focus on the on the Health impact assessment – an assessment with a targeted focus Habitats assessment will be undertaken if the policies in the local plan review plan review Habitats assessment will be undertaken if the policies in the local the Equality impact assessment – as systematic approach to consider Sustainability appraisal – a draft scoping report has been prepared and scoping report has been prepared and Sustainability appraisal – a draft

the policies have taken into account social, economic and environmental issues, social, economic and environmental issues, the policies have taken into account and inclusive city and considered the impacts addressed the objectives of a fair on health: Assessments to support the local plan review Assessments to support the by assessments which assist in ensuring The local plan review will be supported Submit for examination Submit for examination Examination hearings Plan adopted New Local Community involvement and consultation and consultation Community involvement Publication The council will then formally be made to the plan at that stage. Modifications may development plan. becomes part of the statutory adopt the plan which this consultation have been taken into account, the council will agree a Publication Publication will agree a the council taken into account, have been this consultation representations. The plan is then be made available for formal version which will who will report on whether by a planning inspector submitted for examination is sound in planning terms. with legal requirements and the document meets The local plan goes through a number of stages of preparation. After the results of results of After the stages of preparation. a number of plan goes through The local 1.13

Next Stages Next Stages Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 2

6 Vision: Building a better Bristol

2. 2.3 2.1 2.2 Vision: BuildingabetterBristol The vision for Bristol is of a diverse and inclusive city where inequality and deprivation The localplanreviewisaboutsettingadirectionwhichhelpsdeliverourdevelopment Bristol CityCounciliscommittedtobuildingabetter–cityofhopeand communities engagedinthedevelopmentoftheircity. air, vibrantandinclusivesportsculturalfacilities,cherishedheritage city withahighquality,healthyenvironment,attractiveopenspaces,clean of rapidtransitsystemswhichdeliversustainable,connectedcommunities.A urban livingwillenablehousingneedstobemetandhelpsecurethedevelopment have beensubstantiallynarrowed.Thedeliveryofnewandaffordablehomesthrough new homesandworkspaceweneedsafeguardtheenvironmentalassetsvalue. tools fordeliveringourvisionthefuture.Thenewlocalplanwillhelpdeliver the BristolLocalPlanguidesdevelopmentfornexttwentyyears–itisoneof transport planswhichwillsetouthowthecity’ssystembeimproved, needs todayandshapesthecitytomeetoffuture.Alongwithour social andenvironmentalwellbeingofthecity. the OneCityPlan,weaimtoincludeeveryoneascontinuebuildeconomic, aspiration whereeveryonesharesinitssuccess.Workingwithourpartnersthrough Bristol LocalPlanReview: 2050… ahead to Looking By 2035… By 2025… place … will bein local plan the new By 2020 carbon reductiontarget. will beemerging.Bristolwellonthewaytoachievingits schemes willbeunderwayacrossthecityandnewcommunities a growingWestofEngland.Newdevelopmentsandtransport and thecitywillbereachingapopulationof500,000peoplewithin … afurther10,000newandaffordablehomeswillhavebeenbuilt the city. housing. Regenerationanddevelopmentwillbehappeningacross which puthomesinreachofpeoplewhocan’taccessmarket housing, housingassociationhomesandotherformsoftenure least 800ofthosehomeswillbeaffordable–thatmeanscouncil … 2,000homesayearwillbebeingbuiltacrossthecity.At innovations of thattime. connectivity andwillbetakingthelead inthetechnological Bristol andthewiderregion. Thecitywillhaveworldclassdigital by arapidtransitnetwork whichconnectsneighbourhoodsin … acityof550,000+people ininclusivecommunities,served challenges lookingaheadtothemiddleof21st century. mixed uses.Bristolwillbearesilientcityableto respondtothe seen areassustainablygrowwithnewhomes,workspace and created acrossthecity.Urbanlivingapproaches willhave started. Newcommunitiesandneighbourhoods willhavebeen will havebeencompletedacrossthecitysince planreview … atleast33,500newhomes,servedbytransport services, Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) Draft Local Plan Policies 7 3

The bold policy text is the core wording of the of the The bold policy text is the core wording out one or more policy. The policy generally sets development proposals or key development any supporting management principles along with criteria that are required. Explanatory text, elaborating on the bold policy text and offering definitions of technical terms where relevant. This section provides more information on how the policy should be applied. Policy reference number and title. Policy reference setting out the purpose of the Brief introduction references to any policy, the need for the policy and relevant evidence documents. Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft

Draft Local Plan Policies Local Plan Draft

Policy text 3. Explanation Bristol City Centre Bristol City Draft Policy DS1: Draft Policy How the policies are structured policies How the Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 4

8 Development Strategy

4. 4.0.5 4.0.4 4.0.4 4.0.3 4.0.2 4.0.1

Development Strategy As itupdatesthestatutorydevelopmentplanfor thecity,reviewoflocalplan To meetouracutehousingshortagewehaveaspecialfocuson‘urbanliving’–the Contributing tothedeliveryofnewandaffordablehomesisacoreobjectivefor The proposeddevelopmentstrategyaimstomeettheneedsofourgrowingpopulation This rewriteofthelocalplanwilltakecity’sdevelopmentforwardby: The localplansetsouttheapproachtodevelopmentofcityover aims to: on sustainabletransport. creation ofcharacterfulurbanareaswherepeoplecanlive,workandsocialise,relying services. Inthiswaywealsoproposetosetthetoneforcontinueddeliveryup2050. can delivermore,wewillmorewherethisissupportedbyinfrastructureand housing ambitionsforBristolaregreaterthantheJointSpatialPlanoutlines.Ifwe added tothecity’sstockofhomeswhichstoodatabout200,000in2016.Butour Joint SpatialPlanfortheWestofEngland,aimistoseeatleastnew33,500homes year arebuiltinBristoleachby2020–800ofwhichwillbeaffordable.Inthe local planreview.BristolCityCouncilwantstomakesurethat2,000newhomesa growth oflocalservicesandfacilities. which comesfromagrowingpopulationandsupportthecontinuedviability to promotethedevelopmentofamasstransitsystem,stimulatebusinessactivity through securingnewandaffordablehomeswithinBristol.Bydoingthiswecanhelp period andlaysthegroundworkforfuturedecades. Promoteurbanlivingacrossthecitywithafocusonbrownfieldland–encouraging

Bristol LocalPlanReview: public openspaces; some areas of thecitytocreatecommunities withnewhomes, workplacesand densities and makeefficientuseof under-used land;thisincludes transforming environment; connected, healthyand accessible neighbourhoodswhichachievealiveable developments ofhomes withurbancharacter,formanddesigninwell-designed, infrastructure fitforthefuture; number ofnewandaffordablehomes; homes asacoreobjectiveindevelopmentdecisions, significantlyincreasingthe digital infrastructurefitforthefuture. additional potential; affordable housingandhomestomeetarangeofneeds; addressing theneedsofeveryoneinallpartscity; Enable growthofoureconomyforeveryone,with modernworkplacesanddigital Establish aplanningapproachwhichseesdevelopment ofnewandaffordable Enabling growthofoureconomyforeveryone,withmodernworkplacesand Aiming toexceedourhousingtargetwherenewinfrastructurecanunlock Enabling ofdeliveryatleastnew33,500homesinBristolby2036including Setting outanapproachtoinclusiveandsustainablegrowthdevelopment, Take aplan-ledapproach topromotingareaswiththepotentialincrease Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft South Bristol; and South Bristol; and North Bristol. Central Bristol; East Bristol; Make sure new buildings protect the environment, working towards zero carbon the environment, working towards zero carbon Make sure new buildings protect obesity and environmental quality. Tackle the challenges of air quality, Manage the development of student housing to safeguard existing communities safeguard existing communities of student housing to Manage the development healthy city; open spaces to support a liveable, Protect our valued Make sure residential sites are reserved for development of new and affordable of new and affordable sites are reserved for development Make sure residential and location of diverse housing in the design, construction Encourage innovation Allocate new sites for housing and mixed use development and highlight sites sites and highlight use development and mixed new sites for housing Allocate development and adapting to the likely impact of climate change; development and adapting to the such as build for rent, housing for older people and self-build; rent, housing for older people such as build for thriving universities; of new homes whilst supporting and support delivery existing development allocations; existing used for other purposes; homes and not unnecessarily new building types and tenures the housing offer, promoting solutions; diversify with potential for housing development and ensure that the best use is made of made of the best use is and ensure that development for housing with potential

development. It looks at the delivery of our existing specific locations for change and and regeneration. The approach is set out strategy and the new areas of growth of the city: below by looking at four broad areas

4.0.6 strategy sets out a direction for each part of the city and identifies The development Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 4 10 Development Strategy

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(Draft Policy DS13) DS14) (Draft Policy DS8) (Draft Policy DS9) Hartcliffe Campus (Draft Policy DS11) (Draft Policy DS12) the evening economy and liveability Shopping, services and and Shopping, services Agent of change Green infrastructure Connectivity Community facilities and sustainability Climate change Innovative design, conservation Utilities and minerals Knowle West Southwest Bristol Southwest Bristol Hengrove Park and Hengrove Park and Bath Road, Brislington Bath Road, Brislington Central Bedminster Central Bedminster Central Southmead (Draft Policy Central Southmead (Draft Policy Brislington Brislington Lockleaze Lockleaze

L: CS: CB: B: HH: KW: SW: BR: North Bristol South Bristol At least 11,000 new homes, with At least 11,000 new homes, with scope for significantly greater numbers. This will include mixed-use growth and regeneration in: At least 6,000 new homes, with scope for more. This will include growth and regeneration in:

Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft

(Draft Policy DS7) (Draft Policy DS6) (Draft Policy DS4) (Draft Policy DS5) (Draft Policy DS2) (Draft Policy DS3) Western Harbour Western Harbour workspace, open space and workspace, open space and food growing Identifying land for homes, Identifying land for homes, Industry and distribution Infrastructure investment the city Urban living across mix Housing type and development Managing student Inclusive growth and development Inclusive growth Health and wellbeing new homes Delivery of 33,500+ Bristol Temple Quarter Bristol Temple Quarter Lawrence Hill Lawrence Hill Frome Gateway Frome Gateway St. Philip’s Marsh St. Philip’s Marsh Central Fishponds Central Fishponds

Development Strategy Diagram Strategy Development CF: LH: WH: FG: TQ: SP: East Bristol Locations Central Bristol Themes scope for significantly greater scope for significantly greater numbers. This will include mixed- use growth and regeneration in: At least 5,000 new homes, with At least 5,000 new homes, with growth and regeneration in: At least 11,500 new homes, with At least 11,500 new homes, with scope for significantly greater numbers. This will include mixed-use Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 4.1

12 Development Strategy: Central Bristol .. TheapproachtofloodriskinpartsofcentralBristolisbeingcomprehensively 4.1.2 4.1 4.1.1 Central Bristol Bristol CityCentre’sroleasaregionalfocusatthecentreofglobalcitywillbe future. regeneration acrosscentralBristoltakesaccountofthoserisksandissafeforthe considered toensureexistingdevelopmentissafeguardedandmixed-use Frome Gateway. proposals fortheWesternHarbour,BristolTempleQuarter,StPhilip’sMarshand work, shopandvisitthatiswelcomingtoall.Thenewstrategybringsforward will beencouragedthroughoutthearea,creatingadiverse,vibrantplacetolive, promoted andstrengthened.Moreefficientuseoflandagreatermixuses Bristol LocalPlanReview: vibrant mixed-useareaandthecity’shistoricheart. provision ofnewhomeswillbebalancedwiththewiderrolecitycentreasa interventions anddeliveryofinfrastructurecanunlockmorepotential.The within theplanperiod,withscopeforsignificantlygreaternumberswherefurther It isexpectedatleast11,500newhomeswillbedeliveredinCentralBristol Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft increase as a result of climate change. This risk will be managed to ensure to ensure increase as a result of climate change. This risk will be managed that the city centre can continue to flourish and grow. archaeological remains and numerous listed buildings. Alongside its its archaeological remains and numerous listed buildings. Alongside unique changing skyline and contemporary development, the city centre’s a place to townscape and topography contributes to its distinctiveness as live, work, study and enjoy leisure time. and nightlife. and nightlife. is enhanced by a distinctive topography and by extensive waterfront areas. The city centre contains many built and natural environmental areas, assets. These include key heritage assets: twelve conservation the city centre as the principal destination for shopping and leisure in the for shopping and leisure in the the city centre as the principal destination Alongside its shopping, employment and city and in the South West region. a diverse and thriving evening economy tourism uses the city centre has industries sector are an important feature of the city centre which is a feature of the city centre which is a industries sector are an important development. Public institutions make a key location for their growth and significant research and development strong economic contribution with with the University of Bristol, and public administration associated government agencies and the hospitals. with over 100,000 people employed in a diverse range of occupations. in a diverse range of occupations. with over 100,000 people employed to Temple Meads train station is a The Temple Quarter area adjacent office location. The creative and media particularly successful and growing over 6,900 new homes were completed in the city centre and it has the centre and it has the homes were completed in the city over 6,900 new supported by new homes development of thousands more, potential for the in adjacent areas. city. It provides a sustainable location for future growth, situated at the situated at the for future growth, location a sustainable city. It provides railway station, the networks, including Temple Meads centre of travel key hubs for existing and at Marlborough Street and other main bus station and future rapid transport services including MetroBus proposed public transport systems. Since its completion in 2008 Cabot Circus has strongly reinforced the role of of role the reinforced has strongly Circus Cabot 2008 in completion its Since The city centre forms Bristol’s historic core. Its character and setting The centre of Bristol is of particular importance to the city’s economy importance to the city’s economy The centre of Bristol is of particular The city centre symbolises Bristol and is at the heart of its role as a global its role as a global at the heart of Bristol and is centre symbolises The city living. From 2006 to 2017 an important location for urban The city centre is 4.1.7 4.1.6 4.1.5 4.1.4 4.1.3 4.1.8 which is likely to Parts of the city centre are at risk of flooding, a risk

Draft Policy DS1: Bristol City Centre Bristol City Policy DS1: Draft Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 4.1

14 Development Strategy: Central Bristol diversity andvitalityof thecitycentrewhichwillbeencouragedand retained. Facilities andservices, includingthoseofasmallscale,whichcontribute tothe Development upto2036willinclude: residential, retail,leisure,tourism,entertainmentandartsculturalfacilities. promoted andstrengthened.Developmentwillincludemixedusesforoffices, Bristol CityCentre’sroleasaregionalfocusatthecentreofglobalcitywillbe text Policy

Continued improvementinregenerationareas includingRedcliffeandHarbourside Student accommodationwillbecarefullymanaged toavoidundueconcentration Continuing consolidationandexpansiononthe UniversityofBristoland Improved transportsystemsandconnectivity, includingnewandimprovedpublic High qualityofficesandflexibleworkspace; New homes; and atcitycentregateways; Policy H7‘Managingthedevelopmentofpurpose-built studentaccommodation’); and directedtowardsidentifiedareasbothin thecitycentreandelsewhere(Draft Royal Infirmarysites. transport, walkingandcyclingroutes; Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) Development Strategy: Central Bristol 15 4.1

Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft Key views will be protected. Street design will give priority to pedestrian access, pedestrian access, Key views will be protected. Street design will give priority to measures to secure cycling and public transport. New development should include including access to public access and routes for walking, cycling and public transport, waterfront areas. Feeder Canal and River Avon will continue to be revitalised. high quality place making The design of development will be expected to demonstrate sustainability and in terms of appearance, function, conservation of heritage assets, in the right setting and maintaining and enhancing green infrastructure. Tall buildings approach to development. of the right design may be appropriate as part of the overall to reduce the severance of parts of the city centre from neighbouring communities communities to reduce the severance of parts of the city centre from neighbouring caused by major roads and other physical barriers. industries and The Floating Harbour will be maintained as a location for maritime destination, blue water related recreation activities alongside its role as a visitor to the Floating Harbour, infrastructure and a heritage asset. Waterfront areas adjacent Throughout the city centre higher density, mixed use development will be encouraged. density, mixed use development will be encouraged. Throughout the city centre higher a city centre that is Major developments should demonstrate measures to create cohesion, especially welcoming to all by enhancing social inclusion and community will be taken in respect of those communities close to the city centre. Opportunities Frome Gateway will be developed (Draft Policy DS5 ‘Frome Gateway’). A new mixed use neighbourhood Place principles through public realm improvements. through public realm improvements. the city’s principal shopping location including Bristol Shopping Quarter will remain offer (Retained Policies BCAP13 ‘Strategy for retail redeveloped sites and a diversified and BCAP36 ‘Bristol Shopping Quarter’). development in Bristol City Centre’ Broadmead and St. James’ Barton a greater mix of uses will be encouraged within and More efficient use of land and Development will aim to reduce severance caused around Broadmead and St. James’. area to surrounding neighbourhoods and improve safety by traffic, better connect the in a regenerated city quarter which complements the adjacent Bristol Temple Quarter. the adjacent Bristol Temple city quarter which complements in a regenerated Western Harbour Harbour (Draft Policy DS4 will be developed at Western A new city quarter ‘Western Harbour’). emple Meads (Draft (Draft hub at Temple Meads century transport improved 21st centred on an Quarter, Temple Quarter’). Policy DS2 ‘Bristol St Philip’s Marsh new homes workspace and provision of for mixed uses including Growth and regeneration Bristol Temple Quarter Temple Bristol Temple be develope d at Bristol quarter will new urban and flourishing A sustainable Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 4.1

16 Development Strategy: Central Bristol ..4 A 4.1.14 Continuedgrowthanddevelopmentinthecitycentrebenefitsregion as 4.1.13 Thecitycentrehasasubstantialpipelinestockofpotentialofficedevelopment,with 4.1.10 Explanation 4.1.12 4.1.11 Old MarketQuarterNeighbourhoodDevelopmentPlan 4.1.9

The historicFloatingHarbourisimportantasalocationforsomemaritimeindustries The citycentreisalocationforlarge-scalefacilitiesofcitywideandregional Residential development will continue to be an important feature of the city centre, helping Market QuarterNeighbourhoodDevelopmentPlanwillbeconsistentwithitspolicies. community aspirationsforthatarea.DevelopmentswithintheboundaryofOld accessible tothosewhosetransportchoicesarelimited. example byprovidingforskillsandtrainingensuringthatservicesjobsare therefore expectsthatmajordevelopmentswillhaveregardtosocialinclusion,for especially thoseclosetothecitycentre,benefitdirectlyfromchange.Thispolicy a whole.However,itmaybedifficultformembersofmoredeprivedcommunities, will continuetobeafeatureofthatpartthecitycentre. and waterrelatedrecreationalactivities.Thispolicythereforeproposesthatthese shops, workspaces,pubs,culturalandcommunityfacilities. range anddiversityofuses,includingthoseasmallscale.Suchusesinclude importance. However,itscharacter,vitalityanddiversityalsooweagreatdealtothe Redcliffe andHarbourside. with aparticularfocusonBristolTempleQuarterandothercoreofficelocationsat development, redevelopmentandrefurbishmentthroughoutthecitycentre It isproposedthatintheperiodupto2036furtherfloorspaceprovidedthrough around 220,000m²ofnewofficefloorspaceinplanningpermissions(March2018). and DC1‘Liveabilityinresidentialdevelopmentincludingspacestandards’). densities appropriatetoacitycentrelocation(DraftPoliciesUL2‘Residentialdensities’ referred tointhispolicywouldbeprimarilyforapartmentsandtownhouseswith to bringvitalitytheareaandsupportitsdiversity.Thenewhousingdevelopment Bristol LocalPlanReview: clubs andindustries whichmaybevulnerable tonoisesensitive developments. ‘Noise mitigation’willbe usedtosafeguardtheon-goingviabilityofmusic venues, Draft PolicyHW1‘Pollution controlandwaterquality’RetainedPolicy DM35 is notthreatened. way whichprotectsthe new occupiersfromnoiseimpactssothattheexisting use noise-generating uses,suchasmusicvenues,developments willbedesignedina principle. Thismeansthatwherenewdevelopments areproposedclosetoexisting noise firmlyonthenewdevelopment–thisisknown asthe‘agentofchange’ That’s whythelocalplanplacesresponsibility foraddressingtheimpactof to thecity’sculturaldiversity,night-timeeconomy anditseconomicsuccess. survival ofusessuchasmusicvenues,clubsand existingindustrieswhicharevital Providing newhomes,particularlyinthecitycentre, mustnotputatriskthe Agent ofchange–safeguardingourmusic andculturalvenues neighbourhood development Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) plan has been completed for Old Market Quarter reflecting

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Bristol: for quarter urban new flourishing and sustainable a Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft create to is aim Sets development considerations for Redcliffe Way and allocates the area for for Redcliffe Way and allocates the area for Sets development considerations Sets development considerations for High Street, Wine Street and Castle Park and for High Street, Wine Street and Castle Park and Sets development considerations Permits university and hospital development elsewhere in central Bristol where it development elsewhere in central Bristol where it Permits university and hospital for Bristol Shopping Quarter and allocates key Sets development considerations Promotes the designated University and Hospital Precincts for those uses. University and Hospital Promotes the designated Promotes small-scale, boutique or high quality hotel development in hotel development in boutique or high quality Promotes small-scale, development as a key site. sites for development in the area. in the area. allocates key sites for development would accord with other relevant Local Plan policies. would accord with other relevant central Bristol.

as a leading digital city. renewal beyond the station area into a better connected St. Philip’s Marsh can be Marsh can be renewal beyond the station area into a better connected St. Philip’s brought forward. on Bristol’s reputation new world class learning and development facility and building Bristol’s strengths as a global city. Thousands of new homes will be developed as part be developed as part Bristol’s strengths as a global city. Thousands of new homes will of this mixed used quarter and the adjacent St. Philip’s Marsh area. of Bristol Temple regional transport hub. This will include enhancing the connectivity and Quarter. This improved connectivity means a new approach to development offering benefits for help to grow Bristol as a more productive, fair and equitable city, all communities. time and build on that is welcoming to all – a place to live, work, learn, enjoy leisure development offering new forms of workspace and collaborative opportunities will opportunities will development offering new forms of workspace and collaborative support the implementation of Draft Policy DS1 ‘Bristol City Centre’ and are are City Centre’ and DS1 ‘Bristol of Draft Policy the implementation support national planning policy. consistent with The University of Bristol is developing a new campus adjacent to the station offering a the station offering a The University of Bristol is developing a new campus adjacent to Station redevelopment plans will see Temple Meads become a modern integrated modern integrated Station redevelopment plans will see Temple Meads become a Bristol Temple Quarter will be developed as a new mixed-use quarter. Innovative Innovative Bristol Temple Quarter will be developed as a new mixed-use quarter. The following policies in the existing local plan are proposed to be retained. They They to be retained. plan are proposed the existing local policies in The following See also retained policies in Chapter 8 Economy. See also retained policies in Chapter Policy BCAP40: Redcliffe Way Policy BCAP37: High Street, Wine Street and Castle Park Policy BCAP37: High Street, Wine Policy BCAP36: Bristol Shopping Quarter Policy BCAP36: Bristol Shopping Policy BCAP11: University and hospital development Policy BCAP11: Policy BCAP10: Hotel development Policy BCAP10: 4.1.19 4.1.18 4.1.16 4.1.15

4.1.17 The

Draft Policy DS2: Bristol Temple Quarter

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18 Development Strategy: Central Bristol Development upto2036willinclude: quarter. Bristol TempleQuarterisbeingdevelopedforawiderangeofusesinnewcity text Policy

New andenhancedpublic realmandgreeninfrastructureincludinga continuousand Infrastructure andservices tosupportthenewdevelopment; New walkingandcycleroutestoconnectthe developments totherestofcity Complementary retailandleisureuses,particularly withinandadjacenttoBristol Hotel andconference/conventionfacilities; Education facilitiesincludinganewcampusfor UniversityofBristolandassociated A transformedandfullyconnectedTempleMeadsStation; Substantial numbersofnewandaffordablehomesincludinglive/workspace; The provisionofadditionalhighqualityofficeandflexibleworkspace; centre andsurrounding neighbourhoods; Temple Meadsstation; built studentaccommodation’); student accommodation(DraftPolicyH7‘Managing thedevelopmentofpurpose- developments. accessible quaysidewalkway andtheimprovementofopenspaceto servethenew Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) Development Strategy: Central Bristol 19 4.1 Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft complement its enhancement as a fully accessible natural green space with a wildlife space with a wildlife complement its enhancement as a fully accessible natural green the area. function, including provision of pedestrian and cycle links through housing types. them Development will preserve and enhance heritage assets, incorporating of place. imaginatively into new development to deliver a strong sense be expected to Development of sites bordering the Totterdown Basin area will balanced new city quarter. with a city centre location. Development will have a form, scale and density consistent as part of the Tall buildings of an appropriate design and setting may be appropriate development mix. an appropriate mix of Residential developments in the area should contribute towards Development of Bristol Temple Quarter and St. Philip’s Marsh will be guided by a Quarter and St. Philip’s Marsh will be guided by a Development of Bristol Temple across these areas and masterplan which will coordinate the approach to development ‘St. Philip’s Marsh’). the relationships with surrounding locations (Draft Policy DS3 approach Development will be expected to take a comprehensive or coordinated a coherent and consistent with delivering high quality place-making and creating The focus for the regeneration of this area will be on the development of new of this area will be on the development of new The focus for the regeneration infrastructure. workspaces, new homes and supporting Place principles Temple Island will be developed for a mix of uses including new workspace, a for a mix of uses including new workspace, a Temple Island will be developed accommodation, conference/hotel facilities and new university campus with student homes. York Road/Mead Street area area incorporating workspace; homes; student accommodation; leisure including homes; student accommodation; leisure including area incorporating workspace; facilities. Enhanced connections to surrounding evening economy uses; and education areas will be established. Temple Island new entrance to the east will also be created to facilitate access and act as a catalyst a catalyst to facilitate access and act as the east will also be created new entrance to to the east of the station. for development area Silverthorne Lane Lane area will be on the creation of a mixed used The emphasis for the Silverthorne and welcoming arrival point to the city through imaginative enhancement of the of the enhancement through imaginative point to the city arrival and welcoming all through the site and to There will be enhanced connections heritage asset. surrounding locations. to to the north will be expected of sites adjoining the station The development A an enhanced northern entrance. interchange function including accommodate this Temple Meads area Meads Temple interchange a modern transport into will be transformed Meads Station Bristol Temple Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 4.1

20 Development Strategy: Central Bristol ..3 Muchofareaissubject toriskfromtidalfloodingandregenerationofthearea 4.1.23 Draft PolicyDS3:StPhilip’sMarsh Explanation 4.1.22 4.1.21 4.1.20 Flood RiskAssessment. are atriskoffloodingorlargerthanonehectareinsizeshouldbesupportedbya account ofallreasonablyavailablesitesinthearea.Thedevelopmentthat be supportedbyafloodrisksequentialtestundertakenwithinthepolicyarea,taking Development ofsiteswithinBristolTempleQuarterthatareatriskfloodingshould Flood risk transport principles’andRetainedPolicyBCAP29‘Carcycleparking’. city’s principalpublictransportnodeconsistentwithDraftPolicyT1‘Developmentand Parking provisionfornewdevelopmentwillreflectthearea’scentrallocationat and localhighwayimprovements. provision, pedestrianrouteimprovements,provisiontosupportfreightconsolidation transport enhancements,enhancedconnectivitywithsurroundingareas,cycle Development willbesupportedbytransportimprovementswhichincludepublic Transport The areaadjoinsBristolTempleQuarterandincludes waterfrontlocationsalong This largearea(69hectares)intheheartofcitycurrentlycontainsamix A masterplanningprocessforBristolTempleQuarterandSt.Philip’sMarshwill risk willbeaddressedon astrategicbasis. addressed, takingaccount oftheeffectsclimatechange.Responses to flood will requireresponsesto ensurethattheriskoffloodingisappropriately coordinated regeneration. more intensiveformsofdevelopmentandamix ofusesaspartaprocess complement thedevelopmentofBristolTemple Quarterandtoaccommodate the FeederCanalandRiverAvon.Itslocationmeans thatitiswellplacedto the areacurrentlysupportsaround3,500jobs. infrastructure. Theareasupportsnumerousbusinessesanditisestimatedthat industrial anddistributionusesalsocontainselectricitysupplyrailway towards delivery. supporting infrastructureincludinghownewdevelopmentwillcontribute address thedevelopmentofareaandconsiderapproachestoprovision Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

Development Strategy: Central Bristol 21 4.1 Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft centre and surrounding neighbourhoods; and creation of to the setting of the Feeder Canal, and the retention, enhancement open space to serve the new developments. built student accommodation’); t of purpose- Student accommodation (Draft Policy H7 ‘Managing the developmen High quality office and flexible workspace; Industry and distribution premises; Food systems infrastructure and facilities; New and affordable homes including live/work space; New walking and cycle routes to connect the developments to the rest of the city the rest of the city New walking and cycle routes to connect the developments to improvements New and enhanced public realm and green infrastructure, including Supporting services and facilities; where required; Maintained and safeguarded transport and utility infrastructure

Development up to 2036 will include: ation and/or refurbishment, intensification and/or Development will ensure the retention, to ensure that the number redevelopment and innovative reincorporation of workspace of business and of jobs supported by the area is increased and that the diversity economic development is maintained and enhanced. Policy text mixed uses including the provision new homes in a St. Philip’s Marsh will include complements the adjacent Bristol Temple Quarter. regenerated city quarter which Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 4.1

22 Development Strategy: Central Bristol Place principles Development isthisarealikelytohavefocusonworkspaceandinfrastructureuses. Eastern St.Philip’sMarsh workspace ortheincorporationnewaspartofmixedusedevelopment. Central partsofSt.Philip’sMarshwillincludeanemphasisonretentionexisting Central St.Philip’sMarsh workspace. environment. Thefocusfordevelopmentwillbemixedusesincludingnewhomesand The redevelopmentofthislocationwilladdressandenhanceitscanal-side Feeder Canalarea infrastructure requiredaspartofthedevelopmentarea. of anenhancedmulti-purposegreenwayandaccommodateanyfloodprotection Redevelopment andregenerationalongRiverAvonfrontagewillfacilitatethecreation and supportingleisuretourismuses. emphasis willbeonresidentialdevelopmentwithmixedresidential/workspaceuses The redevelopmentofthislocationwilladdressandenhanceitsriverfrontsetting. South ofAlbertRoad protection infrastructurerequiredaspartofthedevelopmentarea. creation ofanenhancedmulti-purposegreenwayandaccommodateanyflood Redevelopment andregenerationalongtheRiverAvonfrontagewillfacilitate Quarter andthecitycentreasawhole. Development willincludeandfacilitateenhancedconnectionstoBristolTemple city centre. offices andothermoreintensiveformsofuseappropriatetoalocationadjacentthe This locationclosetoBristolTempleQuarterissuitableforhigherintensityworkspace/ west St.Philip’sNorth Marsh

Residential developments inthearea shouldcontributetowards anappropriate mix Development intheareashoulddemonstrate measurestocreateacitycentre Development willhaveaform,scaleanddensity consistentwithitscentralurban Development intheareawillbesubjecttoadetailedmasterplanwhich new workspaceandother commercialdevelopmentwillbeexpected toassistin especially inrespectofthosecommunities adjoining areas.Developmentof that iswelcomingtoallbyenhancingsocialinclusion andcommunitycohesion, location; Bristol TempleQuarter(DraftPolicyDS2‘Bristol TempleQuarter’); coordinate theapproachtodevelopmentofSt. Philip’sMarshandtheadjacent of housingtypes includingaffordable homes; development’); and supportingemployment initiatives(DraftPolicyE1‘Inclusiveeconomic enabling accesstoemployment forlocalresidents,facilitatingskills development Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) Development Strategy: Central Bristol 23 4.1

Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft ‘Bristol Temple Quarter’. ensure that the requirements and objectives of Draft Policy DS3 are met. The are met. The ensure that the requirements and objectives of Draft Policy DS3 Marsh will address masterplanning process for Bristol Temple Quarter and St Philip’s of supporting the development of the area and consider approaches to the provision delivery. infrastructure including how new development will contribute towards For the approach to Bristol Temple Quarter see Draft Policy DS2 For the approach to Bristol Temple Quarter see Draft Policy DS2 The regeneration of St. Philip’s Marsh will require a coordinated approach to approach to The regeneration of St. Philip’s Marsh will require a coordinated communities; space for recreation; Avon. access to Temple Meads Station; access to Temple serve the wider area and provide Park will be enhanced to space. Sparke Evans Proposals will retain and enhance pedestrian/cycle links to areas south of River links to areas south of River and enhance pedestrian/cycle Proposals will retain New development should facilitate and contribute towards the delivery of eastern of eastern the delivery contribute towards facilitate and should New development open green infrastructure and ensure the provision of appropriate Development will Opportunities will be taken to improve the connectivity of the area to neighbouring neighbouring of the area to the connectivity to improve will be taken Opportunities

. not add to flood risk elsewhere. appropriately addressed and does should be supported by a flood risk sequential test Sites that are at risk of flooding taking account of all reasonably available sites in undertaken within the policy area, sites that are at risk of flooding or are larger than one the area. The development of by a Flood Risk Assessment. hectare in size should be supported connectivity. Flood risk mitigation to ensure that the risk of flooding is Development will require appropriate Development will be supported by transport improvements which will include public by transport improvements which will include public Development will be supported station access, enhanced connectivity with transport enhancements, improved pedestrian route improvements and local highway surrounding areas, cycle provision, improvements. will reflect the area’s central location and The approach to parking provision Transport 4.1.25 4.1.24

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24 Development Strategy: Central Bristol WesternHarbourisaprominentlocationwithopenspacesandsignificantheritage 4.1.28 Draft PolicyDS4:WesternHarbour 4.1.29 4.1.27 4.1.26 The potentialfornewdevelopmentintheWesternHarbourareaalsoextendsacross Within theplanperiod,ambitiousproposedimprovementstoCumberland The presentCumberlandBasinroadsystemwasconstructedinthe1960s.As the south. the RiverAvonNewCut,whichcouldenableenhancedpedestrianandcycleaccessto ‘Maritime industries’). will continuetoberetainedandenhancedforthoseuses(RetainedPolicyBCAP8 important characteristics.ThemaritimeindustryareaatthehistoricUnderfallYard and CliftonSuspensionBridge.Developmentintheareawilltakeaccountofthese assets andhasakeyroleinenablingimportantviewstofromtheAvonGorge potential. their replacementwithasimplernewsystemwillunlockadditionaldevelopment replacement ofthepresentnetworkagingandoutdatedroadsbridges the widerareaasaresidentialandbringingmoreaffordablehousing.The Basin willbeproducedforextendingthewesternpartsoffloatingharbourand more efficientuseoflandandthedevelopmentanewcityquarter. replace, thereisanopportunitytoremodeltheroadsysteminawaythatenables infrastructure getsolderandbecomesmorecostlytomaintainthanitwouldbe Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

Development Strategy: Central Bristol 25 4.1 Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft bridges with a simplified system; bridges with a simplified Hotwells, Spike Island, Southville, Ashton Gate and the strategic cycle cycle Hotwells, Spike Island, Southville, Ashton Gate and the strategic network. Floating Harbour and River Avon New Cut, including new and improved/ Floating Harbour and River Avon New Cut, including new and ‘Quayside restored crossing points, consistent with Retained Policy BCAP32 walkways’; cycle network. student development; realm enhancements; and public transport facilities and the wider centre, surrounding neighbourhoods, BCAP13 to BCAP19 or DM7 to DM11; and forms appropriate to achieving this figure; and forms appropriate A network of accessible pedestrian walkways along the Cumberland Basin, Basin, A network of accessible pedestrian walkways along the Cumberland between Strengthened pedestrian and cycle links, including wayfinding, High quality public open spaces incorporating green infrastructure and public incorporating green infrastructure and public High quality public open spaces to connect to the development to the city New walking and cycling routes Up to 500 student bedspaces in addition to the new homes; Up to 500 student bedspaces in consistent, as required, with Retained Policies Retail and leisure development required to support the residential and Provision of community facilities at densities sizes and tenures at densities homes with a mix of types, At least 2,500 new A mix of workspace; ds and network of roads and road system, replacing the present A reconfigured

Development proposals will be expected to demonstrate that opportunities opportunities Development proposals will be expected to demonstrate that forms of have been sought to progress more comprehensive or co-ordinated development with other sites in the locality. following: Development will expected to provide appropriately for the location. assets and respond Proposals will have regard to the area’s important heritage Docks Conservation appropriately to key views and landmarks set out in the City Area Character Appraisal. Place principles will be expected to make efficient use of Development in Western Harbour appropriate to Western Harbour’s city centre land and be of a scale and design create a mixed and inclusive community with a diversity of land uses providing providing of land uses with a diversity community mixed and inclusive create a and services. new homes, workspace, leisure opportunities for include: Development will Policy text will Development a new city quarter. developed as Harbour will be Western Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 4.1

26 Development Strategy: Central Bristol TheFromeGatewayareaisthefirstpointofarrivalformanyvisitorsto Bristol 4.1.31 Draft PolicyDS5:FromeGateway Proposals 4.1.30 Explanation 4.1.32 hectare insizeshouldbesupportedbyaFloodRiskAssessment. the area.Thedevelopmentofsitesthatareatriskfloodingorlargerthanone undertaken withinthepolicyarea,takingaccountofallreasonablyavailablesitesin Sites thatareatriskoffloodingshouldbesupportedbyafloodsequentialtest appropriately addressedanddoesnotaddtofloodriskelsewhere. Development willrequireappropriatemitigationtoensurethattheriskoffloodingis Flood Risk connectivity. The approachtoparkingprovisionwillreflectthearea’scentrallocationand provision, pedestrianrouteimprovementsandlocalhighwayimprovements. transport enhancements,enhancedconnectivitywithsurroundingareas,cycle Development willbesupportedbytransportimprovementswhichincludepublic Transport housing types. Developments intheareashouldcontributetowardsanappropriatemixof Housing mix The mixed-useredevelopmentofthisareacouldprovideaconsiderableadditional Park andthewiderRiverFromecorridor. accessibility, natureconservationvalueandrecreational potentialofRiverside supply ofnewhomeswithformsworkspace whileenhancingthe comprising predominantlyindustrialandservicebuildingsincludingvacantsites. City Centre.Landinthisareaisgenerallyunderusedforacentralcitylocation, Bristol LocalPlanReview: to reconfigure the Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) road system will be subject to a separate consultation.

Development Strategy: Central Bristol 27 4.1 Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft development; ‘Managing the development of purpose-built student accommodation’); BCAP13 to BCAP19 or DM7 to DM11; forms appropriate to achieving this figure; use development; surrounding neighbourhoods and the wider cycle network; and public open spaces within the area. at densities and at densities and At least 1,000 new homes with a mix of types, sizes and tenures New walking and cycling routes to connect to the development to the city centre, to the city centre, New walking and cycling routes to connect to the development improvements to Green infrastructure and public realm enhancements including Retail and leisure development consistent, as required, with Retained Policies Retained Policies Retail and leisure development consistent, as required, with and student Provision of community facilities required to support the residential Provision of workspace, providing for a range of employment uses, as part of mixed- Provision of workspace, providing for a range of employment Policy H7 Up to 500 student bedspaces in addition to the new homes (Draft

opportunities to live, work, take leisure and access services. opportunities to live, work, take proposed Spatial The layout, form and mix of uses should have regard to the Framework for Frome Gateway. Development will include: Policy text as a new mixed use neighbourhood. Development Frome Gateway will be developed community with a diversity of land uses providing will create a mixed and inclusive Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 4.1

28 Development Strategy: Central Bristol should besupported byaFloodRisk Assessment. development ofsitesthatareatrisk offloodingorarelarger thanonehectare insize the policyarea,taking account ofallreasonablyavailablesitesinthe area.The climate changeshould be supportedbyafloodrisksequentialtestundertakenwithin Development ofsiteswithin FromeGatewaythatareatriskoffloodingnoworwith Flood risk types. Developments intheareashouldcontributetowards anappropriatemixofhousing Housing mix connectivity. The approachtoparkingprovisionwillreflect thearea’scentrallocationand provision, pedestrianrouteimprovementsand localhighwayimprovements. transport enhancements,enhancedconnectivitywithsurroundingareas,cycle Development willbesupportedbytransportimprovementswhichincludepublic Transport Development willexpectedtoprovideappropriatelyforthefollowing: development withothersitesinthelocality. have beensoughttoprogressmorecomprehensiveorco-ordinatedformsof Development proposalswillbeexpectedtodemonstratethatopportunities location. and willbeofascaledesignappropriatetoFromeGateway’scitycentre Development inFromeGatewaywillbeexpectedtomakeefficientuseofland Place principles

Mixed uses; Strengthened pedestrianandcyclelinksbetweenSt.Paul’s,Jude’s Enhancement oftheRiverFromeasatownscapefeature,pedestrian Enhanced connectionsbetweentheunderpassatJunction3and An enhancedbridgecrossingoverNewfoundlandWay,togetherwith New crossingsoverNewfoundlandWayandtheRiverFromeconsistentwith Newfoundland Wayenhancedasamixed-usecitystreetprovidingan walkways’. along theRiverFromeconsistentwithRetainedPolicyBCAP32‘Quayside sustainable drainage,includinganetworkofaccessiblepedestrianwalkways route andgreeninfrastructurecorridorprovidingbenefitsforwildlife Pennywell Road; development whereverpossible; Street GreenSpace,naturalsurveillancebeingprovidedthroughfrontage improvements intheeast-westwalkingroutethroughRiversideParkandPeel Retained PolicyBCAP24‘TheSt.Paul’sGreenLink’; provision offootwaysandtreeplanting; improved approachtoBristolCityCentreforallroadusers,includingthe and Easton; Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft interventions and delivery of infrastructure can unlock more potential. It is expected at least 5,000 new homes will be delivered in East Bristol within Bristol within It is expected at least 5,000 new homes will be delivered in East further the plan period, with scope for significantly greater numbers where Central Bristol. Central Bristol. opportunities will be taken to reduce the separation of communities caused caused opportunities will be taken to reduce the separation of communities will now by major roads and other physical barriers in the area. This approach living at both be extended throughout east Bristol, including a focus for urban Lawrence Hill and Fishponds. Bristol towards Kingswood. These arterial routes and their related centres arterial routes and their related centres Bristol towards Kingswood. These present particular opportunities for urban living. area in which mixed-use development will be encouraged and where infill, conversion of buildings and the will be provided through sensitive throughout the area. redevelopment of underused sites Two Mile Hill Road that extend from central Stapleton Road, Church Road and for that area. Developments within the boundary reflecting community aspirations Development Plan will be consistent with of the Old Market Quarter Neighbourhood its policies. proposed for the area. proposed for the Circus car park and Junction 3 of the M32. This includes land to the south of of land to the south This includes 3 of the M32. park and Junction Circus car Bristol Local Plan as an extension previously identified by the Newfoundland Way, to the south of the river Riverside Park; and the area to Bristol City Centre; Street and Pennywell Road. bounded by Wade The approach to development complements the strategy for the adjacent adjacent The approach to development complements the strategy for the A key characteristic of East Bristol is strong arterial routes such as such as is strong arterial routes such as such as A key characteristic of East Bristol East Bristol will continue to be a location for urban living. New homes location for urban living. New homes East Bristol will continue to be a A neighbourhood development plan has been completed for Old Market Quarter plan has been completed for Old Market Quarter A neighbourhood development Development in Frome Gateway will be guided by a spatial framework that is a spatial framework that is Frome Gateway will be guided by Development in Frome Gateway comprises land to either side of the River Frome between Cabot Cabot Frome between side of the River land to either comprises Frome Gateway East Bristol 4.2.4 4.2.2 4.2.1 4.1.35 4.1.34 4.1.33

4.2.3 as a regeneration The present local plan strategy identifies Inner East Bristol

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30 Development Strategy: East Bristol .. Development 4.2.8 Draft PolicyDS6:LawrenceHill 4.2.7 4.2.6 4.2.5 There areanumberofsitesinLawrenceHillthat areunderusedorwhereindustrial The majorinfrastructureandlargeindustrial warehousingsitesinthearea Lawrence Hillisanexistingcommunityinalocationservedbystrategiccyclingand travel forpeople workinginnearbyBristol CityCentreandBristol TempleQuarter. would helpto supportlocalshopsand publictransportservices andreducetheneedto also beexploredwithinthe planperiod. roundabout toenhancethese connectionsandreleaseadditionaldevelopment landwill opportunities fornewand affordablehomes.Thepossibilityofreconfiguring thelarge development aroundthearea’sexistinghousing estates, couldpresentsignificant a widerrangeofpotentialusesastheybecomeavailable, combinedwithcarefulinfill and warehousingusesnolongerpredominate.The redevelopmentofthesesitesfor and futureresidents. to betterconnectLawrenceHill’scentresandfacilities tothebenefitofbothexisting constrain connectivityacrossthearea.Regeneration inLawrenceHillhasthepotential employment opportunitiesinBristolCityCentreandTempleQuarter. local facilitiesservingtheLawrenceHillarea.isalsowell-placedfor Redfield (ChurchRoad)andStapletonRoad,provideanadditionalrangeofshops local centrewithsomeshoppingandserviceprovision.Largercentresnearby,including public transportroutesincludingarailwaystation.Thecommunityalsobenefitsfrom Bristol LocalPlanReview: of an urban scale Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) and form, reflecting Lawrence Hill’s location and character,

Development Strategy: East Bristol 31 4.2 Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft public open spaces within the area. neighbourhoods and the wider cycle network; improved facilities at Lawrence Hill Railway Station; and tenures at densities and forms appropriate to achieving this figure; tenures at densities and forms appropriate to achieving this of mixed-use development; pes, sizes and types, sizes and New homes – potential for at least 2,500 homes with a mix of New walking and cycling routes to connect the development to surrounding to surrounding New walking and cycling routes to connect the development Stapleton Road and Public transport improvements, including to Lawrence Hill and improvements to Green infrastructure and public realm enhancements including Provision of high quality workspace, providing for a range of business uses, as part business uses, as part Provision of high quality workspace, providing for a range of DM7 to DM11; Retail and leisure development consistent with Retained Policies development; Provision of community facilities required to support the residential

Lawrence Hill area as a mixed and inclusive community with a diversity of land uses and inclusive community with a diversity of land uses Lawrence Hill area as a mixed providing opportunities to live, work, and access services. Development will include: Policy text area of growth and regeneration will be developed for Sites within the Lawrence Hill and community uses. Development will reinforce the a mix of residential, workspace Place principles efficient use of land. Development in the Lawrence Hill area will be expected to make Hill’s location close Development will be of a scale and design appropriate to Lawrence Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 4.2

32 Development Strategy: East Bristol Explanation housing types. Developments intheareashouldcontributetowards anappropriatemixof Housing mix appropriate formandamountofnewworkspace aspartofmixed-usedevelopment. be redevelopedforotheruses,development will beexpectedtoprovideforan Where sitescurrentlyorrecentlyusedforbusinesspurposesareproposedto Workspace connectivity. The approachtoparkingprovisionwillreflectthearea’scentrallocationand provision, pedestrianrouteimprovementsandlocalhighwayimprovements. transport enhancements,enhancedconnectivitywithsurroundingareas,cycle Development willbesupportedbytransportimprovementswhichincludepublic Transport provides onwardlinkstoBristolCityCentre. reconnects thecommunitiesofEaston,LawrenceHill,NewtownandOldMarket period thennewdevelopmentwillbesoughttoalayoutandmixofusesthatstrongly Should theopportunityarisetoreconfigureLawrenceHillRoundaboutwithinplan Development willbeexpectedtoprovideappropriatelyforthefollowing: other sitesinthelocality. sought toprogressmorecomprehensiveorco-ordinatedformsofdevelopmentwith Development proposalswillbeexpectedtodemonstratethatopportunitieshavebeen ‘Tall buildings’). appropriate aspartoftheoverallapproachtodevelopment(DraftPolicyDC2 to BristolCityCentre.Tallbuildingsintherightsettingandofdesignmaybe 4.2.9

Development betweenCroydonStreetandLawrenceHillStationshouldcreatea Active groundfloorusesfocusedonLawrenceHillandChurchRoad. Other newand/orimprovedpedestrianandcyclelinks: links betweenLawrenceHill,theBristol&BathRailwayPathandEastonRoad; connected andwell-designedcommunity,incorporatingnewpedestriancycle Comprehensive formsof developmentwillenablethearea’sfullpotential tobe to development whichdeliversquality urbandesign. densities of 200dph ormoremaybe appropriatesubjectto a co-ordinatedapproach an innerurbandensityof 120dphwillbesoughtasaminimum,butcity centrestyle realised throughhigher density formsofdevelopment.Wheresitesare developed, Cycle Path; To andfromtheBristolBathRailwayPath,includinglinkstoDings Across theA4320,particularlyatLawrenceHillandEastonRoad; Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft redevelopment there is also potential to better connect Fishponds town centre to the to better connect Fishponds town centre to the redevelopment there is also potential surrounding area. present further opportunities. of development that would help to support to consider higher density forms centre and local public transport services. Through continued investment in the town conversion of the Beacon Tower to new homes and the redevelopment of the former to new homes and the redevelopment of the former conversion of the Beacon Tower St. Matthias’ College. of new homes in and around the town significant opportunity for the development Fishponds Road at the western end of the town centre centre. Underused sites around connected to surrounding areas by strategic public transport and cycling routes. The The transport and cycling routes. areas by strategic public connected to surrounding the in recent years including significant residential development wider area has seen mixed-use development would be appropriate consistent with the aims of this policy. with the aims consistent would be appropriate development mixed-use this location. to operate from redevelopment within the plan period. If no longer required for its present use then use then for its present no longer required plan period. If within the redevelopment The scale of development opportunities still available in the area present the potential still available in the area present the potential The scale of development opportunities A decline in the need for some local industrial and warehousing land has presented a industrial and warehousing land has presented a A decline in the need for some local A vibrant town centre about 3 miles from Bristol City Centre, central Fishponds is is City Centre, central Fishponds about 3 miles from Bristol A vibrant town centre The city’s ambulance station is situated in Croydon Street and is expected to continue Street and is expected to continue station is situated in Croydon The city’s ambulance The bus depot located in this area is not currently expected to come forward for for to come forward currently expected this area is not depot located in The bus 4.2.14 4.2.13 4.2.12 4.2.11 4.2.10

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34 Development Strategy: East Bristol provision, pedestrianroute improvementsandlocalhighwayimprovements. transport enhancements, enhancedconnectivitywithsurroundingareas, cycle Development willbesupportedbytransport improvements whichwillincludepublic Transport Development willbeexpectedtoprovideappropriatelyforthefollowing: other sitesinthelocality. sought toprogressmorecomprehensiveorco-ordinatedformsofdevelopmentwith Development proposalswillbeexpectedtodemonstratethatopportunitieshavebeen the overallapproachtodevelopment(DraftPolicyDC2‘Tallbuildings’). Tall buildingsintherightsettingandofdesignmaybeappropriateaspart centre location,takingaccountoftheStapletonandFromeValleyconservationarea. Development willbeofascaleanddesignappropriatetoCentralFishponds’town Development inCentralFishpondswillbeexpectedtomakeefficientuseofland. Place principles Development willinclude: take leisureandaccessservices. inclusive communitywithadiversityoflandusesprovidingopportunitiestolive,work, and communityuses.DevelopmentwillreinforcetheFishpondsareaasamixed Sites withinCentralFishpondswillbedevelopedforamixofresidential,workspace text Policy

Provision ofhighqualityworkspace,providingforarangebusinessuses,aspart New homes–potentialforatleast1,500withamixoftypes,sizesand Active groundfloorusesfocusedonFishponds TownCentreandits Development intheGoodnestonRoadareashouldcreateaconnectedandwell- Green infrastructureandpublicrealmenhancementsincludingimprovementsto New walkingandcyclingroutestoconnectthedevelopmentsurrounding Provision ofcommunityfacilitiesrequiredtosupporttheresidentialdevelopment; Retail andleisuredevelopmentconsistentwithRetainedPoliciesDM7toDM11; principal approaches. the south; Fishponds Road,theBristolandBathRailway PathandtheLodgeCausewayareato designed community,incorporatingnewpedestrian andcyclelinksbetween public openspaceswithinthearea. neighbourhoods andthewidercyclenetwork; of mixed-usedevelopment; opportunities atdensitiesandformsappropriatetoachievingthisfigure; tenures, throughacombinationofexistingallocatedsitesandnewdevelopment Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft Development of the MetroBus route between the north fringe and Hengrove. Development of the MetroBus route between the north fringe and The South Bristol Community Hospital, Leisure Centre and South Bristol Skills Leisure Centre and South Bristol Skills The South Bristol Community Hospital, workspace for Completion of the Filwood Green Business Park, providing new with the A38 Opening of the South Bristol link road, connecting Hengrove Way and A370 at southwest Bristol; and Academy at Hengrove Park; south Bristol;

priorities that remained programmed will carry forward into the revised local plan. priorities that remained programmed will carry forward into the on the edge development location at Bath Road, Brislington and new development of the urban area at south west Bristol. and Brislington. Around 150 hectares of land will continue to be reserved for reserved for and Brislington. Around 150 hectares of land will continue to be is proposed for industry across eighteen industry and distribution areas. New land Drive, while industry and warehousing at Hartcliffe Way, Vale Lane and Western regeneration and as new workspace will also be created in the areas of growth and infrastructure part of mixed-use development on development allocations. Existing new spatial strategy, including new areas of growth and regeneration at Bedminster at Bedminster new spatial strategy, including new areas of growth and regeneration development and comprehensive regeneration, including new homes, workspace regeneration, including new homes, workspace development and comprehensive major regeneration particularly focused on the and supporting infrastructure, with Park, Hartcliffe Campus and Whitchurch Park. area at Knowle West and at Hengrove realised through higher density forms of development. Where sites are developed, an forms of development. Where sites are developed, an realised through higher density will be sought as a minimum, but higher levels of inner urban style density of 100dph to a co-ordinated approach to development which density may be appropriate subject delivers quality urban design. Development in the existing urban area will be complemented by a new strategic a new strategic Development in the existing urban area will be complemented by South Bristol will remain a priority focus for development and regeneration under the under the South Bristol will remain a priority focus for development and regeneration Comprehensive forms of development will enable the area’s full potential to be will enable the area’s full potential to be Comprehensive forms of development South Bristol

4.3.4 4.3.3 housing types. be redeveloped for other uses, development will be expected to provide for an for an to provide will be expected uses, development for other be redeveloped as part of mixed-use development. and amount of new workspace appropriate form Housing mix an appropriate mix of the area should contribute towards Developments in Workspace to are proposed for business purposes recently used currently or Where sites 4.2.15

4.3.2 significant investment in infrastructure including: South Bristol has seen 4.3.1 plan strategy identifies South Bristol as a priority focus for The present local 4.3

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36 Development Strategy: South Bristol .. Thereareanumber ofsitesthatarevacantorunderusedwhereitmaybebeneficial 4.3.6 Draft PolicyDS8:CentralBedminster 4.3.5 Central Bedminsterisproposedasanareaofgrowthandregenerationduetothe supplementary planning documentonUrbanLiving. of amoreurbanscaleandform,guidedbydesign criteriasetoutinthecouncil’s of manythesesitestooneanothersuggests a potentialfocusfordevelopment for awiderrangeofuses,includingnewhomes, tobeconsidered.Thecloseproximity offers opportunitiesandservicestothelocalcommunity andwiderarea. Bedminster railwaystation.Theareaisalsoserved byWindmillHillCityFarm,which area isservedbystrategicpublictransportroutes, includingMetroBusservicesand presence ofunderusedlandwhichcouldsupport significantnewdevelopment.The area’s locationclosetoBristolCityCentreandTempleQuarterthe Bristol LocalPlanReview: interventions anddeliveryofinfrastructurecanunlockmorepotential. the planperiod,withscopeforsignificantlygreaternumberswherefurther It isexpectedatleast11,000newhomeswillbedeliveredinSouthBristolwithin Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

Development Strategy: South Bristol 37 4.3 Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft development; Bedminster Railway Station; tenures at densities and forms appropriate to achieving this figure; tenures at densities and forms appropriate to achieving this of mixed-use development; ‘Managing the development of purpose-built student accommodation’); public open spaces within the area. Bedminster Town Centre, surrounding neighbourhoods and the wider cycle network; wider cycle network; Bedminster Town Centre, surrounding neighbourhoods and the and pes, sizes and types, sizes and New homes – potential for at least 2,500 homes with a mix of New walking and cycling routes to connect to the development to the city centre, to the city centre, New walking and cycling routes to connect to the development improvements to Green infrastructure and public realm enhancements including Retail and leisure development consistent with Retained Policies DM7 to DM11; Retail and leisure development consistent with Retained Policies and student Provision of community facilities required to support the residential improved facilities at Public transport improvements, including to Malago Road and Provision of high quality workspace, providing for a range of business uses, as part business uses, as part Provision of high quality workspace, providing for a range of (Draft Policy H7 Up to 1,000 student bedspaces in addition to the new homes

inclusive community with a diversity of land uses providing opportunities to live, work, of land uses providing opportunities to live, work, inclusive community with a diversity take leisure and access services. Development will include: Policy text will be developed for a mix of residential, workspace Sites within Central Bedminster will reinforce the Bedminster area as a mixed and and community uses. Development Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 4.3

38 Development Strategy: South Bristol Explanation should besupportedbyaFloodRiskAssessment. development ofsitesthatareatriskflooding orarelargerthanonehectareinsize within thepolicyarea,takingaccountofallreasonably availablesitesinthearea.The with climatechangeshouldbesupportedby a floodrisksequentialtestundertaken Development ofsiteswithinCentralBedminster thatareatriskoffloodingnowor Flood risk types. Developments intheareashouldcontributetowardsanappropriatemixofhousing Housing mix appropriate formandamountofnewworkspaceaspartmixed-usedevelopment. be redevelopedforotheruses,developmentwillexpectedtoprovidean Where sitescurrentlyorrecentlyusedforbusinesspurposesareproposedto Workspace provision, pedestrianrouteimprovementsandlocalhighwayimprovements. transport enhancements,enhancedconnectivitywithsurroundingareas,cycle Development willbesupportedbytransportimprovementswhichincludepublic Transport Development willbeexpectedtoprovideappropriatelyforthefollowing: other sitesinthelocality. sought toprogressmorecomprehensiveorco-ordinatedformsofdevelopmentwith Development proposalswillbeexpectedtodemonstratethatopportunitieshavebeen approach todevelopment(DraftPolicyDC2‘Tallbuildings’). in therightsettingandofdesignmaybeappropriateaspartoverall centre location,takingaccountoftheBedminsterconservationarea.Tallbuildings Development willbeofascaleanddesignappropriatetoCentralBedminster’stown Development inCentralBedminsterwillbeexpectedtomakeefficientuseofland. Place principles 4.3.7

Strengthened pedestrianandcyclelinksbetweenBedminsterTownCentrethe Enhancement oftheRiverMalagoasatownscapefeature,pedestrianrouteand drainage, includingde-culvertingatWhitehouseLanewherefeasible. green infrastructurecorridorprovidingbenefitsforwildlifeandsustainable Place andfromSpringStreettoSt.Luke’sRoad; surrounding area,particularlybetweenWindmillHill,EastStreetandSt.Catherine’s Comprehensive formsof developmentwillenablethearea’sfullpotential tobe to development whichdeliversquality urbandesign. densities of 200dph ormoremaybe appropriatesubjectto a co-ordinatedapproach an innerurbandensityof 120dphwillbesoughtasaminimum,butcity centrestyle realised throughhigher density formsofdevelopment.Wheresitesare developed, Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) Development Strategy: South Bristol 39 4.3 Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft existing development allocations are located alongside areas of under used land land areas of under used alongside are located development allocations existing workspace and an improved development of new homes and with potential for urban form. There are opportunities for urban living along parts of the Bath Road corridor where where Bath Road corridor along parts of the for urban living opportunities There are neighbourhoods and the wider cycle network; and appropriate to achieving this figure; of mixed-use development; allocated sites and new development opportunities at densities and forms and forms allocated sites and new development opportunities at densities New walking and cycling routes to connect to the development to the surrounding to the surrounding New walking and cycling routes to connect to the development Green infrastructure and public realm enhancements. Provision of high quality workspace, providing for a range of business uses, as part business uses, as part Provision of high quality workspace, providing for a range of DM7 to DM11; Retail and leisure development consistent with Retained Policies New homes – potential for at least 350 homes through a combination of existing of existing New homes – potential for at least 350 homes through a combination

4.3.8 mix of residential, workspace and community uses. mix of residential, workspace and community uses. Development will include: Policy text will be developed for a Sites within the Brislington area of growth and regeneration

Draft Policy DS9: Brislington Policy DS9: Draft Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 4.3

40 Development Strategy: South Bristol Explanation housing types. Developments intheareashouldcontributetowardsanappropriatemixof Housing mix appropriate formandamountofnewworkspaceaspartmixed-usedevelopment. be redevelopedforotheruses,developmentwillexpectedtoprovidean Where sitescurrentlyorrecentlyusedforbusinesspurposesareproposedto Workspace provision, pedestrianrouteimprovementsandlocalhighwayimprovements. transport enhancements,enhancedconnectivitywithsurroundingareas,cycle Development willbesupportedbytransportimprovementswhichincludepublic Transport Development willexpectedtoprovideappropriatelyforthefollowing: other sitesinthelocality. sought toprogressmorecomprehensiveorco-ordinatedformsofdevelopmentwith Development proposalswillbeexpectedtodemonstratethatopportunitieshavebeen Development inBrislingtonwillbeexpectedtomakeefficientuseofland. Place principles 4.3.9

Stronger andmorecoherentbuiltfrontagestoBathRoad,withassociated Strengthened pedestrianandcyclelinkstothesurroundingarea,particularly improvements tothepublicrealm. Road (DraftPolicyDS12‘Newneighbourhood–BathRoad,Brislington’); Brislington LocalCentre,localschoolsandtheproposednewcommunityatBath Comprehensive formsofdevelopmentwillenablethearea’sfullpotentialtobe development whichdeliversqualityurbandesign. of 100dphormoremaybeappropriatesubject to aco-ordinatedapproach a densityof60dphwillbesoughtasminimum, butinnerurbanstyledensities realised throughhigherdensityformsofdevelopment.Wheresitesaredeveloped, Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft For details of the Hengrove and Whitchurch Park Neighbourhood Development Development For details of the Hengrove and Whitchurch Park Neighbourhood Plan please visit https://www.bristol.gov.uk/planning-and-building-regulations/ neighbourhood-planning-hengrove-and-whitchurch-park development in Hengrove and Whitchurch Park. development in Hengrove and Whitchurch It reflecting community aspirations. Neighbourhood Planning Group Whitchurch Park 2019. local referendum on 14th February was agreed at a West and at Hengrove Park. Major infrastructure that has been delivered in the in the been delivered that has Major infrastructure at Hengrove Park. West and Bristol Link road, South Bristol strategy includes the South area under the present and Hengrove Park Leisure Centre South Bristol Skills Academy, Community Hospital, Park. Filwood Green Business As part of the development plan the Neighbourhood Plan will steer the approach to the Neighbourhood Plan will steer the approach to As part of the development plan A neighbourhood development plan has been completed by the Hengrove and by the Hengrove and development plan has been completed A neighbourhood 4.3.12 4.3.11

Hengrove and Whitchurch Park Neighbourhood Plan Neighbourhood and Whitchurch Park Hengrove 4.3.10 at Knowle regeneration a focus for major identifies local plan strategy The present Hengrove and Knowle West and Knowle Hengrove Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 4.3

42 Development Strategy: South Bristol Knowle West Park campusandWhitchurch Hengrove Park, Hartcliffe 4.3.14 4.3.13 The KnowleWestRegenerationFrameworkcomprises aseriesofproposed With thecompletionofmajorinfrastructureinarea,anewspatial from KnowleWestandtherestofcity. improve thefacilitiesavailabletocommunity andimproveaccessto better employmentandhousingopportunitiesfor localresidents,greatly improvements tothearea.Theoverallaimsofthese proposalsaretoprovide Hengrove ParkandHartcliffeCampushasbeenmade. space inthenewdevelopment.Aplanningapplicationfordevelopmentof the areaandsetoutprioritiesforprovisionprotectionofpublicopen and broadnumbersofnewhomes,identifykeylinksthataresoughtacross Park andtheHartcliffecampus.Thespatialframeworkguideslocation framework hasbeenpreparedtoguidethedeliveryofnewhomesatHengrove Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) Development Strategy: South Bristol 43 4.3 Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft Belt. The transport infrastructure acts as a boundary. In order for the Green Belt to the Green Belt to Belt. The transport infrastructure acts as a boundary. In order for for it cover serve its purposes the council considers that it is no longer necessary and it is proposed that those areas to the east of the link road which lie within Bristol 4.3.1 below. the Green Belt boundary is amended here as shown on Diagram Link (Colliter’s Way) has changed the character of that edge of the city. The Green the city. The Green Link (Colliter’s Way) has changed the character of that edge of very edge of the Belt previously provided an uninterrupted connection from the part of the MetroBus built up area into the wider countryside. The new link road and rest of the Green system has the effect of separating the area to the east from the revised to reflect exceptional circumstances. boundary required to England area and will identify any strategic amendments to the deliver the overall development strategy. plan for development of new homes and mixed uses. These include sites at Filwood and mixed uses. These include sites at Filwood plan for development of new homes Hill and Airport Road areas. Bringing these sites Broadway and the Inns Court, Novers to be a priority for the local plan. forward for development will continue At southwest Bristol, the construction of the new MetroBus route and the South Bristol and the South Bristol At southwest Bristol, the construction of the new MetroBus route This draft policy proposes to retain the Green Belt areas within Bristol with boundaries Bristol with boundaries This draft policy proposes to retain the Green Belt areas within Belt in the West of The Joint Spatial Plan will indicate the broad extent of the Green Knowle West has a number of sites that have been allocated in the current local that have been allocated in the current local Knowle West has a number of sites 4.3.18 4.3.16 4.3.17 4.3.15

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44 Development Strategy: South Bristol Explanation 4.3.22 4.3.21 4.3.20 4.3.19 the GreenBelt. homes andprovidedthattheproposalswouldnotsubstantiallyharmopennessof be encouragedwheresuchdevelopmentwouldcontributetodeliveryofaffordable The redevelopmentofpreviouslydevelopedsitesintheremainingGreenBeltwill Previously developedlandintheGreenBelt development assetoutinnationalplanningpolicy. Land withintheremainingGreenBeltwillbeprotectedfrominappropriate Policy forremainingGreenBeltLand DS12 ‘Newneighbourhood–BathRoad,Brislington’: Policies DS11‘Developmentallocations–southwestBristol’(Diagram4.3.1below)and of thefollowinglandwhichwillberemovedfromGreenBeltasshowninDraft The boundaryoftheGreenBeltinBristolwillremainunchangedwithexception Boundary oftheGreenBelt text Policy

Land atBathRoad,Brislington Land adjacenttoElsbertDrive,Highridge Land atBedminsterDown Land atAshtonGate It isproposedthatsomeoftheareasremovedfrom theGreenBeltinBristolwillbe In itslocalplanreviewprocessNorthSomerset Council isconsideringthepotentialfor The GreenBelt,subjecttoitsproposedboundaryrevisions,continuesplaya A keycharacteristicoftheGreenBeltisitsopennessandallremainingareas Open Space(DraftPolicy GI2‘ReservedOpenSpace’). designated asLocalGreen Space(DraftPolicyGI1‘LocalGreenSpace’) or Reserved areas withasignificant open spacerolewithintheurbancontextthese will be allocated fordevelopment. WherethearearemovedfromGreenBelt includes proposes toremovefromtheGreenBelt. Road. TheseareasnorthandsouthoftheA38adjoin Bristolandtheareasthisdraft the futureoflandparcelsinGreenBeltnow containedbytheSouthBristolLink land intheurbanarea. for thecityandfocusingattentionuponregenerationofpreviouslydeveloped strategic roleincontainingtheoutwardexpansionofBristol,providingagreensetting Green Beltareasofneighbouringauthorities. also formsveryprominentelementsofthecity’slandscapesetting,extendinginto Ashton Court,theslopesatDundry,StockwoodandAvonValley,GreenBeltland contribute tomeetingthepurposesofdesignation.Inseverallocations,including Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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46 Development Strategy: South Bristol Draft PolicyDS12:Newneighbourhood –BathRoad,Brislington Explanation Draft PolicyDS11:Developmentallocations–southwestBristol 4.3.26 4.3.25 4.3.24 4.3.23 this consultation. version ofthisLocalPlan,whichwillbeinformedbyresponsesto Detailed developmentconsiderationsforthesesiteswillbeincludedinafuture self-build homes. housing and5%ofthenewhomesshouldbeinformcommunity-led/ On eachsite40%ofthenewhomesshouldbeinformaffordable allocated fordevelopmentofnewhomes: The followingsitesareproposedtoberemovedfromtheGreenBeltand text Policy

Land atAshtonGate–500homes Land adjacenttoElsbertDrive,Bishopsworth–150homes Land atYewTreeFarm,BridgwaterRoad–200homes The currentlocalplanindicateslandintheGreen BeltatSouthEastBristolthatactsas If NorthSomersetCouncilresolvestotakeasimilarapproachGreenBeltland The proposedchangestotheGreenBelt,developmentallocationsandlandbe Development allocationsareproposedfornewhomesinsouthwestBristolonland brought forwardthroughthedevelopmentofa new neighbourhood. and theWestofEnglandmeansthatitisnowappropriate forthiscontingencytobe a contingencyformeetingfuturehousingneeds. ThelevelofhousingneedinBristol transport infrastructure. a comprehensiveapproach,includinganyrequiredsafeguardingofcorridorsfor review, thenBristolCityCouncilwillseektoengagewithNorthSomersetinexploring inside theSouthBristolLinkwithinitsadministrativeareaaspartofLocalPlan above. designated asLocalGreenSpaceorReservedOpenaresetoutinDiagram4.3.1 proposed toberemovedfromtheGreenBelt. to improveaccesstheIndustryandDistributionArea. Land willbesafeguardedforthepotentialdiversionofAshtonValeRoad Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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this area. within Bath and North East Somerset in order to facilitate this strategic development development within Bath and North East Somerset in order to facilitate this strategic homes will require a location. This proposal for the development of at least 750 new food growing. The allotments will be retained. The allotments on Bath Road are an important local facility providing opportunities for The allotments on Bath Road are an important local facility providing There will be public consultation on a detailed framework for the development of There will be public consultation on a detailed framework for the Gate Roundabout The Brislington Park & Ride will be relocated to land near Hicks

40% of the new homes should be in the form of affordable housing; / self-build homes. 5% of the new homes should be in the form of community-led

The existing allotments on Bath Road will be retained in allotment use. Any use. Any The existing allotments on Bath Road will be retained in allotment on allotment use. development will ensure that there are no adverse impacts Policy text the West of England Joint Spatial Plan, which identifies In accordance with Policy 7.3 of Location, this area will be developed as a new the area as a Strategic Development neighbourhood. Development should be in accordance with JSP Policy 7.3 and: 4.3.29 4.3.27 4.3.28

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48 Development Strategy: North Bristol 4.4 4.4.3 4.4.2 4.4.1 North Bristol Around 640hectaresoflandwillcontinuetobereservedforindustry,warehousing, North Bristolwillremainalocationforurbanlivingunderthenewdevelopment Much ofNorthBristolisresidentialincharacter,servedbyanumbertown,district and warehousingdevelopmentinthisarea. and nationalimportanceforbusiness.Additionalsiteswillbeallocatedindustry energy andportdevelopmentinAvonmouthBristolPort,whichisanareaoflocal Bristol area. buildings andtheredevelopmentofunderusedsitesthroughoutwiderNorth Southmead. Newhomeswillbeprovidedthroughsensitiveinfill,conversionof strategy, includingnewareasofgrowthandregenerationatLockleazeCentral within theindustrialareasadjacenttocityatFilton. at BristolPortandAvonmouthindustrialareasSouthmeadHospital, and localcentres.Thelargestconcentrationsofemploymentintheareaarefocused Bristol LocalPlanReview: infrastructure canunlockmorepotential. the planperiod,withscopeformorewherefurtherinterventionsanddeliveryof It isexpectedatleast6,000newhomeswillbedeliveredinNorthBristolwithin Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft support the existing centre at Gainsborough Square and public transport services to Square and public transport services to support the existing centre at Gainsborough fringe. Well-designed infill development at higher the rest of Bristol and the north and encourage investment in these existing facilities. densities would help to support development opportunities alongside those already allocated in the local plan. There There allocated in the local plan. alongside those already development opportunities Road area. for change in the Muller are further opportunities better connect the area to existing in the Lockleaze area and the urban environment communities to the south and west. infill Square and in Gainsborough improvements public realm and significant by Bristol City Council. a number of small sites owned development on of has identified a number Work by the local community investment is proposed. The existing dwelling density of Lockleaze is low, resulting in a limited population to Lockleaze is low, resulting in a limited population to The existing dwelling density of The redevelopment of these sites for new homes offers great potential to improve offers great potential to improve of these sites for new homes The redevelopment Lockleaze has seen considerable regeneration in recent years including redevelopment redevelopment years including in recent regeneration has seen considerable Lockleaze future cycling routes is improving and by public transport and The area’s accessibility 4.4.7 4.4.6 4.4.4 4.4.5 Policy text . Development will Sites within Lockleaze will be developed for a mix of new homes with access to a reinforce the Lockleaze area as a mixed and inclusive community range of local services.

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50 Development Strategy: North Bristol Explanation housing types. Developments intheareashouldcontributetowardsanappropriatemixof Housing mix appropriate formandamountofnewworkspaceaspartthemixusesinarea. be redevelopedforotheruses,developmentwillexpectedtoprovidean Where sitescurrentlyorrecentlyusedforbusinesspurposesareproposedto Workspace provision, pedestrianrouteimprovementsandlocalhighwayimprovements. transport enhancements,enhancedconnectivitywithsurroundingareas,cycle Development willbesupportedbytransportimprovementswhichincludepublic Transport other sitesinthelocality. sought toprogressmorecomprehensiveorco-ordinatedformsofdevelopmentwith Development proposalswillbeexpectedtodemonstratethatopportunitieshavebeen Development inLockleazewillbeexpectedtomakeefficientuseofland. Place principles Development willinclude: 4.4.8

Green infrastructureandpublicrealmenhancements. New andimprovedwalkingcyclingroutestoconnectthedevelopment Provision ofhighqualityworkspace,providingforarangebusinessuses,aspart New homes–potentialforatleast1,200homes,throughacombinationofexisting public rightsofway;and network, includingimprovedaccessibilityovertherailwayandupgradestoexisting the surroundingneighbourhoods,publictransportfacilitiesandwidercycle of thedevelopmentmixinarea; appropriate toachievingthisfigure; allocated sitesandnewdevelopmentopportunities,atdensitiesforms Comprehensive formsofdevelopmentwillenable thearea’sfullpotentialtobe delivers qualityurbandesign. more maybeappropriatesubjecttoaco-ordinated approachtodevelopmentwhich density of50-60dphwillbesoughtasaminimum, buthigherdensitiesof100dphor realised throughhigherdensityformsofdevelopment. Wheresitesaredeveloped,a Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft community facilities, potentially including the development of a new community of a new community potentially including the development community facilities, local parks and open spaces are Avenue. Improvements to building on Greystoke the plan, the Southmead Development Since the publication of identified as a priority. at Glencoyne Square. a proposal for development Trust has also developed shortage of that there is a an issue, noting housing mix as plan identifies Plan. The The plan aspires for new the area for those looking to downsize. smaller homes in sustainable with a mix of affordable be high quality, safe, healthy and development to housing. The plan explores shared ownership) and private homes (social housing, the area through the review of existing that could be made to potential improvements The Southmead Development Trust has developed the Southmead Community Community developed the Southmead Trust has Development The Southmead Around 300 new homes; space; Redevelopment of Glencoyne Square for new homes with open

4.4.9 Development will include: Sites within Central Southmead will be developed for a mix of affordable homes, of affordable homes, Sites within Central Southmead will be developed for a mix the Southmead area private housing and community uses. Development will reinforce district centre, with as a mixed and inclusive community, focused on Arnside Road access to a range of local services. Policy text

Draft Policy DS14: Central Southmead Policy DS14: Draft Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 4.4

52 Development Strategy: North Bristol Explanation 4.4.10 types. Developments intheareashouldcontributetowardsanappropriatemixofhousing Housing mix provision, pedestrianrouteimprovementsandlocalhighwayimprovements. transport enhancements,enhancedconnectivitywithsurroundingareas,cycle Development willbesupportedbytransportimprovementswhichincludepublic Transport other sitesinthelocality. sought toprogressmorecomprehensiveorco-ordinatedformsofdevelopmentwith Development proposalswillbeexpectedtodemonstratethatopportunitieshavebeen Southmead’s districtcentrelocation. through moreurbanformsofdevelopmentascaleanddesignappropriatetoCentral and contributeappropriatelytothedeliveryofnewhomessoughtbythispolicy Development inCentralSouthmeadwillbeexpectedtomakeefficientuseofland Place principles

Improved pedestrianandcycleroutesthroughGlencoyneSquareArnsideRoad. Provision ofcommunityfacilitiestoreplaceandenhanceexistingprovision, potentially includinganewcommunitybuildingonGreystokeAvenue; Comprehensive formsofdevelopmentwillenablethearea’sfullpotentialtobe delivers qualityurbandesign. more maybeappropriatesubjecttoaco-ordinatedapproachdevelopmentwhich a densityof60dphwillbesoughtasminimum,buthigherdensities100dphor realised throughhigherdensityformsofdevelopment.Wheresitesaredeveloped, Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) Development Strategy: North Bristol 53 4.4

Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft For details of the Lawrence Weston Neighbourhood Development Plan please visit Plan please visit For details of the Lawrence Weston Neighbourhood Development https://www.bristol.gov.uk/planning-and-building-regulations/neighbourhood- planning-lawrence-weston approach the development in Lawrence Weston. safeguarded for Improvements to community facilities are also identified with land The plan also a new community facility at the former City of Bristol College site. for protection. identifies areas of important open space and local green space aims to The plan community aspirations. Group reflecting Planning Neighbourhood self- housing and opportunities for new homes including affordable deliver over 300 City of sites owned by Bristol is supported on a number build. Housing development and development at the former the development at Henacre Council. This includes site. City of Bristol College As part of the development plan the Neighbourhood Plan will continue to steer the to steer the As part of the development plan the Neighbourhood Plan will continue The plan aims to support and extend the existing retail offer in Lawrence Weston. Lawrence Weston. The plan aims to support and extend the existing retail offer in A neighbourhood development plan has been completed by the Lawrence Weston Weston by the Lawrence been completed plan has development A neighbourhood 4.4.13 4.4.12 4.4.11

Lawrence Weston Lawrence Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 5 54 Infrastructure and Developer Contributions Explanation Draft PolicyIDC1:DevelopmentcontributionsandCIL 5. accordance withtheappropriateregulations. has animpactrequiringmitigation.ContributionsthroughCILwillberequiredin Planning obligationsmaybesoughtfromanydevelopment,irrespectiveofsize,that Development willprovide,orcontributetowardstheprovisionof: to maintainandimprovequalityofliferespondtheneedslocaleconomy. the cityissupportedbyprovisionofinfrastructure,servicesandfacilitiesneeded Development andinfrastructureprovisionwillbecoordinatedtoensurethatgrowthin text Policy

5.4 5.3 5.2 5.1 Infrastructure, facilitiesandservicesrequiredtosupportgrowth,whichwillbe Measures todirectlymitigateitsimpact,eithergeographicallyorfunctionally,which secured throughaCommunityInfrastructureLevy(CIL)forBristol. will besecuredthroughtheuseofplanningobligations; Infrastructure andDeveloperContributions Residential developmentproposalswillalsocontribute tothedeliveryofaffordable Development maycontributetoarangeofservices,facilitiesandinfrastructure.The The proposedlevelofdevelopmentwillbesupportedbythenecessaryenhancements Future developmentinBristolwillbesupportedbynewandimprovedinfrastructure housing whichisaddressedinPolicy3oftheWest ofEnglandJointSpatialPlan. obligations supplementaryplanningdocument. development proposal.Theapproachtoothercontributions issetoutinitsplanning contributions maybesoughtdependinguponthe individualcharacteristicsofa council requiresacommunityinfrastructurelevy fromspecifieddevelopments.Other manner andtosupportthegrowthofcity. the provisionofnecessaryinfrastructure,toenableitbeprovidedinatimely to infrastructure.Newdevelopmentwillthereforeprovideorcontributetowards infrastructure requirementsarise. Infrastructure Levyorviaplanningobligationsincasesweresitespecific will beexpectedtocontributetheserequirementsgenerallythroughCommunity such asschools,parks,transportfacilitiesandhealthfacilities.Newdevelopment Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft across the city. being around 100 dwellings per hectare. Most residential completions since 2006 been on previously developed land. Residential recent development in Bristol has land have exceeded 90% over the last 10 years. completions on previously developed will continue to meet the majority of housing and other development requirements of housing and other development requirements will continue to meet the majority aspirations for making quality places to live, successful placemaking, and a positive placemaking, and a positive quality places to live, successful aspirations for making response to context. places at higher densities. guidance on making successful provides further living and seeks to secure and exceed the level of homes set out in the West of of homes set out in the West of to secure and exceed the level living and seeks uses. efficient use of land by all land Plan. Key to this will be the England Joint Spatial The council has prepared a supplementary planning document on urban living that document on urban living that prepared a supplementary planning The council has The local plan has a focus on ensuring the delivery of new homes. It promotes urban urban homes. It promotes delivery of new on ensuring the plan has a focus The local Urban Living: Making the best use of the city’s land of the city’s best use the Living: Making Urban Within Bristol City Centre, Bristol Temple Quarter and St. Philip’s Marsh; Within Bristol City Centre, Bristol Temple Quarter and St. Philip’s Within or close to the city’s town and district centres; and Close to major public transport routes and corridors. 6.3 6.1

This includes the areas of growth and regeneration set out in the Development the Development This includes the areas of growth and regeneration set out in Strategy (Draft Policies DS1-DS14). Developments which fail to make efficient use of land will not be permitted. Developments which fail to make efficient use of land will Locations for more intensive forms of development sites: More intensive forms of development will be expected on suitable introducing new types of design, scale and form into its location and the development and the development introducing new types of design, scale and form into its location of mixed uses within buildings as well as development sites. by, where appropriate, Development will be encouraged to make efficient use of land buildings upwards using developing under-used land and buildings and/or extending the airspace above them. Making efficient use of land character by maximising New development will be expected to reflect Bristol’s urban high quality well opportunities to re-use previously developed land and delivering designed environments at higher densities. density. This may include Development proposals should develop land to its optimum Policy text 6. 6.6 in the city. This policy sets out how land will continue to be used efficiently 6.5 the average site density of Land continues to be used efficiently within the city, with Draft Policy UL1: Effective and efficient use of land and efficient use of land Draft Policy UL1: Effective 6.4 making efficient use of land The use of previously developed land and other ways of

6.2 with and effective use of land living optimises densities, balancing the efficient Urban

Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 6 56 Urban Living: Making the best use of th city’s land Diagram 6.1:Indicativeareas forthedensityof newdevelopment Theoptimumdensityfornewdevelopmentisthewhichbalancesefficient 6.7 Explanation 6.11 6.10 6.9 6.8 For residentialdevelopmentDraftPolicyUL2‘Residentialdensities’setsoutminimum Based ontheiraccessibilitytopublictransportandarangeoflocalservices,Diagram In identifyingmoreintensivelocations,‘closeto’meanswithin5minutes’walk The council’ssupplementaryplanningdocument‘UrbanLiving:MakingSuccessful densities thatwillbesoughtindifferentlocationsacrossthecity. provision offurtherpublictransportroutesandinfrastructure. will beexpectedonsuitablesites.Overtimetheselocationsmayevolvethroughthe 6.1 belowindicativelyshowslocationsatwhichmoreintensiveformsofdevelopment or areexpectedtobecomeactiveinareasonableperiodoftime. rapid transitstops(includingMetroBus)andmajorbusroutesthatareoperatingnow (approx. 400m).Majorpublictransportroutesandcorridorsincluderailwaystations, a developmentsite. Places atHigherDensities’setoutthefactorsthatinfluenceoptimumdensityfor uses. development. Similarconsiderationswillapplytooptimisingthedensityofotherland including spacestandards’setsoutliveabilityconsiderationsinrelationtoresidential making successfulplaces.DraftPolicyDC1‘Liveabilityinresidentialdevelopment use oflandwithliveabilityconsiderations,respondingpositivelytocontextand Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

Urban Living: Making the best use of th city’s land 57 6 60 200 120 More intensive - 50 Suggested minimum density (dph) 100 General Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft including space standards’ and the suite of design policies (Draft Policies DC2-DC3 DC2-DC3 (Draft Policies of design policies and the suite space standards’ including seeks to ensure that where residential BCS21 and DM27-DM32), and Retained Policies density. place it does so to the optimum development takes This policy, supported by Draft Policy DC1 ‘Liveability in residential development residential development ‘Liveability in Draft Policy DC1 supported by This policy, setting of heritage assets; setting of heritage assets; demonstrate that higher density forms of development are not viable. demonstrate that higher density forms of development are not ion of mixed and contribution to the creation of mixed and but would otherwise make a significant balanced communities; or Where market signals, local housing market trends and local housing needs market trends and local housing needs Where market signals, local housing Where a proposal includes house types which result in densities below the minimum types which result in densities below the minimum Where a proposal includes house It is essential to respect the character of the locality or protect the character and of the locality or protect the character and It is essential to respect the character Outer urban area Bristol City Centre Inner urban area Area 6.12

ent Strategy (Draft ent Strategy (Draft In the areas of growth and regeneration set out in the Developm of development Policies DS1-DS14) the density sought will reflect the amount in those areas. proposed by those policies and any specific policy approaches 6.2, the applicant will 6.2, the applicant will Where the proposed density falls below those specified in Table density proposed. be expected to provide supporting information explaining the below, a higher minimum net density will be sought on suitable sites in each area. below, a higher minimum net for these higher densities, consideration will be In assessing the suitability of sites the site and its context. Densities below the suggested given to the characteristics of minimum may be acceptable where: In many cases, including at locations for more intensive forms of development set for more intensive forms of development set In many cases, including at locations and efficient use of land’, higher density forms of out in Draft Policy UL1 ‘Effective on suitable sites. development will be expected at least 10 dwellings), where specified by Table 6.2 For major development (including For residential development in Bristol, a minimum net density of 50 dwellings per per net density of 50 dwellings development in Bristol, a minimum For residential expected. hectare will be the where it is necessary to safeguard the minimum should only occur Densities below and character of the area. special interest Policy text

Draft Policy UL2: Residential densities Residential Policy UL2: Draft Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol Table 6.2: Minimum net densities sought by area Table 6 58 Urban Living: Making the best use of th city’s land To 6.13 Explanation 6.16 6.15 6.14 For thepurposesofthispolicy,residentialdensityisgenerallymeasuredtosite Not allsiteswillbesuitableforhigherdensityformsofdevelopment.Densitiesabove Within thesebroadareasareanumberoflocationssuitableformoreintensiveforms in thecaseofmixed-usedevelopment. (including areasrequiredforaccessandcirculation)theproportionofotheruses boundary. Densityisnet,i.e.adjustedappropriatelyforundevelopedpartsofthesite considerations setoutaboveandotherpoliciesofthelocalplan. the 50dphminimumwillbesoughtwherethiswouldconsistentwithsite which itisappropriatetoseekhigherresidentialdensities. of developmentasdefinedbyDraftPolicyUL1‘Effectiveandefficientuseland’,at city centre.Threebroadareashavebeenidentified: public transport,walkingandcycling,levelsofaccessibilityaregreaterclosertothe facilities. Althoughmostareasofthecityhavegoodaccessibilitytotheseusesby their relativelevelofaccessibilitytoemploymentopportunities,servicesandother on suitablesitesinarangeofdifferentlocationsacrossthecitytakingaccount

Bristol LocalPlanReview: ensure routes. number oftown,districtandlocalcentresarangesustainabletransport Centre andalsoincludesanumberoftown,districtlocalcentres; sustainable transportroutes; An outerurbanarea,comprisingtherestofcity,whichisalsoservedbya An innerurbanarea,whichiswithinapproximately20minutes’walkofBristolCity Bristol CityCentre,whichoffersthegreatestrangeoffacilities,usesand the efficient use Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) of land, higher density forms of development will be sought

Housing 59 7 Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft Ensuring that the best use is made of existing development allocations by by Ensuring that the best use is made of existing development allocations communities Managing the development of student housing to safeguard existing Taking a plan-led approach to promoting areas with the potential to increase areas with the potential to increase Taking a plan-led approach to promoting and mixed use development; Allocating new sites for housing reserved for development of new and affordable Making sure residential sites are Establishing a planning approach which sees development of new and affordable which sees development of new and affordable Establishing a planning approach city; Promoting urban living across the homes and not unnecessarily used for other purposes; homes and not unnecessarily used encouraging more homes; and and support delivery of new homes whilst supporting thriving universities. densities; homes as a primary objective in development decisions; homes as a primary objective in By offering a large range of potential development sites, areas of growth and of growth and By offering a large range of potential development sites, areas can help to widen regeneration and a variety of policy interventions the local plan the likelihood of our housing delivery targets being exceeded.

be exceeded. amount where this can be achieved. It sets the tone for the local plan which aims to It sets the tone for the local plan which aims to amount where this can be achieved. by: significantly boost housing supply policy sets out a minimum target for delivery and a clear aspiration to exceed that for delivery and a clear aspiration to exceed that policy sets out a minimum target ambitions for Bristol are greater than the Joint Spatial Plan outlines, and it is the Spatial Plan outlines, and it is the are greater than the Joint ambitions for Bristol by where this is supported plan that more homes will be delivered intention of this beyond the tone for continued delivery services. This approach sets infrastructure and and up to 2050. the plan period local plan review. Bristol City Council wants to make sure that at least 2,000 new sure that at least 2,000 new Bristol City Council wants to make local plan review. – 800 of which will be affordable. built in Bristol each year by 2020 homes a year are is to see at least 33,500 new homes Joint Spatial Plan the aim In the West of England at about 200,000 in 2016. But housing stock of homes which stood added to the city’s This policy sets out the housing requirement for Bristol and the aspiration that it will aspiration that it will This policy sets out the housing requirement for Bristol and the The development strategy has a focus on ensuring the delivery of new homes. This focus on ensuring the delivery of new homes. This The development strategy has a Contributing to the delivery of new and affordable homes is a core objective for the for the is a core objective affordable homes of new and to the delivery Contributing Housing 7.3 7.2 7.1 7.

Draft Policy H1: Delivery of new homes Draft Policy H1: Delivery

Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 7 60 Housing Providing affordablehomes Althoughthispolicysetsoutaminimumtargetfigure,thehousingdeliveryemphasis 7.5 Explanation figure willbeexceededwherethisissupportedbyserviceandinfrastructurecapacity. A minimumof33,500homeswillbedeliveredby2036.Theaspirationisthatthis text Policy 7.10 7.9 7.8 7.7 7.6 7.4 This draftplanalsoaimstosupportthedelivery ofinnovativehousingsolutions, This rewriteofthelocalplanincludespoliciesfor growthandregenerationareas JSP Policy3willbecomethedevelopmentplanpolicyforaffordablehousinginBristol A newplanningpolicyapproachintheWestofEnglandJointSpatialPlan(Policy3) Bristol CityCounciliscommittedtobuildingabetterwhereallcitizensare The housingrequirementforBristolisbeingestablishedintheWestofEnglandJoint (Draft PolicyH5‘Self-build andcommunity-ledhousing’). including spacestandards’). Self-buildandcommunity-ledhousingisalso supported of identifiedoccupiergroups (DraftPolicyDC1‘Liveabilityinresidential development including formsofhousing aimedatmeetingshorttermneedsorthespecific needs affordable housingpolicyassetoutabove. be expectedtocontributetowardstheprovision ofaffordablehousinginlinewith proposes developmentallocations.Newhomes developed inthoselocationswill affordable housing. processing ofplanningapplicationsandgreater flexibilityintenurerequirementsfor council’s AffordableHousingPracticeNotewhich hasintroducedafasttrackroutefor be soughtinlinewithexistinglocalplanpoliciesBCS17andDM3,supportedbythe when itisadoptedlaterthisyear.Meanwhile,affordablehousingwillcontinueto public subsidytodelivertherequiredlevel. those casesitwillrequiretheapplicanttoidentifyalternativeformsofinvestmentor where schemeviabilitywouldresultinprovisionfallingbelowthetargetamount.In policy setsouttheapproachtodeliveryofaffordablehousingincludingincases ensures thatnewhousingdevelopmentwillprovidemoreaffordablehomes.The who arenotabletoaccessmarkethousing. association homesandotherformsoftenurewhichputinreachpeople delivering 800affordablehomeseachyear.Thatmeanscouncilhousing,housing able toaccessawiderchoiceofhighqualityhomes.By2020thecouncilaimsbe the deliveryofsupportinginfrastructure. provided thatthepotentialcapacityexistsincitycanbeunlockedthrough of thisstrategymeansthattheaspirationisfigurewillbeexceeded, Bristol inthesubmittedJointSpatialPlanis33,500homes. Spatial Planwhichisaddressinghousingdeliveryacrossthesub-region.Thelevelfor Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft residential development, whether retained from the previous local plan or proposed retained from the previous local plan or proposed residential development, whether also ensures in this review. Once allocated for residential development, the policy that these locations are retained for residential use. 2011. The policy is applicable to properties falling within Use Class C3 Dwellinghouses properties falling within Use Class C3 Dwellinghouses 2011. The policy is applicable to Classes Order). This includes both houses and flats. (Town and Country Planning Use multiple occupation but allows for changes from that It is also applicable to homes in use to a dwellinghouse. pursuit of this objective, it is necessary to ensure that the existing stock of homes is of homes is existing stock to ensure that the it is necessary this objective, pursuit of not diminished. This policy aims to ensure that the best use is made of all site allocations for best use is made of all site allocations for This policy aims to ensure that the This policy replaces a similar approach in policy BCS5 of the Bristol Core Strategy in policy BCS5 of the Bristol Core Strategy This policy replaces a similar approach The development strategy has a focus on ensuring the delivery of new homes. In In of new homes. ensuring the delivery has a focus on strategy The development Should be consistent with the minimum density policies in the local plan. Should be consistent with the minimum density policies in the Aim to exceed where appropriate any estimated capacity for the site stated in the the site stated in the Aim to exceed where appropriate any estimated capacity for local plan; and The home would be replaced. The site is unsuitable for continued residential use; or for continued residential The site is unsuitable to provide for essential existing homes would be necessary The loss of the facilities; or infrastructure or local community 7.13 7.12 7.11 ii. i. iii. i. ii. of land for delivery of housing in accordance with other policies in the local plan. in the local plan. of land for delivery of housing in accordance with other policies Proposals should: Once allocated for new homes or mixed used with housing, sites should not be should not be Once allocated for new homes or mixed used with housing, sites developed for other purposes unless there is an overriding need. Retained site allocations optimise the use Development on sites retained from the existing local plan should Policy text In order to maintain the net housing stock, planning permission will not be granted for granted for permission will not be the net housing stock, planning In order to maintain home unless: the loss of an existing the proposals involving Policy text

Draft Policy H3: Making the best use of site allocations Draft Policy H3: Making Explanation

Draft Policy H2: Preventing the loss of residential accommodation loss of residential the Policy H2: Preventing Draft Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 7 62 Housing Draft PolicyH4:Housingtypeandmix Explanation relevant supplementary planning documents, masterplans orspatialframeworks. sizes willbe soughtinaccordance withtheprovisionsof thosepoliciesand any Within GrowthandRegeneration areasanappropriateproportionof homesofvarious having regardtothefollowing: Development proposalsshouldcontributetowards anappropriatemixofhousing housing tohelpsupportthecreationofmixed, balancedandinclusivecommunities. All newresidentialdevelopmentshouldmaintain, provideorcontributetoamixof text Policy

7.18 7.17 7.16 7.15 7.14 The characteristicsofthe siteincludingitssuitabilityfordifferenthousing types. The needtoredressany harmfulhousingimbalancethatexistsinthe area; Local housingrequirements; The existinghousingprofileofthearea; Securing efficientuseoflandandoptimising density; This policywillensurethatnewresidentialdevelopmentprovidesforarangeof A citywithamixofhousingtypesandsizesisbetterabletomeetthechangingneeds If thecapacityindicatedisnotpossibleduetositeconsiderations,alowernumber The existinglocalplancontainsnumeroussiteallocationswhichwillberetained Residential allocationsareintendedtoberetainedinresidentialuseunlessthe permanent occupationwithinUseClassC3. housing typesandsizeswithafocusontheprovisionofhomesintendedfor households toremainwithintheircommunitieswhencircumstanceschange. for flexibilityovertime.Deliveringgreaterchoicealsoincreasesopportunities range oflargerhomescanenablehouseholdstogroworfamiliesstartandallow smaller homescanprovideforhouseholdsorpeoplewishingtodownsize.A and form.Deliveringgreaterchoicecancontributetohousingmobility.Arangeof and aspirationsofitsresidentstoadaptfuturechangesinhouseholdsize mixed-use development,themixofusesmayalsochangeestimatedcapacity. of homesthantheonestatedwouldbeappropriate.Whereadraftallocationisfor efficient useofland.Itdoesnotrepresentamaximumnumberhomes. is notintendedasacap.Thiscapacitygivenanestimatebasedonachieving consultation). Anestimatednumberofhomesforeachallocationisindicatedbutthis as partofthislocalplanreview(seetheRetainedPoliciesdocument use oflandandtoincorporateanelementhousingifpossible. elsewhere. Inthosecases,developmentshouldstillaimtomakethemostefficient needs forschoolsoressentialcommunityfacilitieswhichcannotbeaccommodated may beusedforotheruseswhichthereisanoverridingneed.Thiscouldinclude allocation specificallyallowsforalternatives.Exceptionally,allocatedresidentialsites Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft give suitable development permissions in respect of enough serviced plots to meet in respect of enough serviced plots to meet give suitable development permissions by the number of people on an authority’s the demand for self-build as evidenced register. meet identified demand across the city. and community-led housing to help an increase in this type of housing. The Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding Act The Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding Act an increase in this type of housing. to keep registers of people seeking to acquire places a duty on relevant authorities Act also places a duty on relevant authorities to land to build their own homes. The housing can contribute to greater housing choice and provide lower cost options for for and provide lower cost options to greater housing choice housing can contribute market and rental. households, both development. A number of evidence sources including local housing needs studies studies housing needs including local of evidence sources A number development. applies to those elements of new the approach. This policy can be used to inform with Use Class C3. development falling This policy offers an approach to delivering land for self-build, custom housebuilding delivering land for self-build, custom housebuilding This policy offers an approach to Supporting the delivery of self-build or custom housebuilding and community-led housebuilding and community-led of self-build or custom Supporting the delivery legislation and published guidance to support The Government has recently introduced The policy criteria will help to achieve an appropriate mix of housing within the the of housing within appropriate mix to achieve an criteria will help The policy Land at Yew Tree Farm; Land to west of Elsbert Drive, Highridge; Land at Ashton Gate. Land at Bath Road, Brislington; Land at College Road, Fishponds; Stapleton Cricket Club, Park Road, Stapleton; Cousins Lane, St. George. Bridge Farm, Glenfrome Road, Eastville; 7.22 7.20 7.21 7.19

as part of new development housing and/or At least 5% of homes will be in the form of self-build/custom-build homes: community-led housing on the following sites allocated for new Provision for self-build, custom housebuilding and community-led housingProvision for self-build, custom housebuilding and community-led Site allocations for self-build, custom housebuilding and community-led housing Site allocations for self-build, d custom housebuilding The following sites are allocated specifically for self-build an and/or community-led housebuilding: Policy text self-build, custom housebuilding and other The provision of new homes through be encouraged. community-led approaches will

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Explanation Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 7 64 Housing .5 Toaddress thehousingneedsoflocalareaand/or aspecifiedcommunitythe 7.25 Community-led housingexception sites Explanation level oflocalneedidentifiedmaybepermittedatthefollowinglocations: Proposals forcommunity-ledhousingofascaleappropriatetothelocationand Community-led housingexceptionsites community-led housing. will notapplytohomesdevelopedforself-buildandcustomhousebuildingand/or Any requirementforaffordablehousing,assetoutunderJointSpatialPlanPolicy3, Affordable housing sought aspartoftheoveralldevelopmentidentifiedgrowthandregenerationareas. A proportionofself-build/custom-buildhousingand/orcommunity-ledwillbe Growth andregeneration areas

7.24 7.23 Reserved OpenSpace(DraftPolicyGI2‘ReservedSpace’),providedthe Sites subjecttoDraftPolicyE7‘Newworkspacewithinmixedusedevelopment’; Underused landorsiteswithinIndustryandDistributionAreas(DraftPolicyE4 Redundant communityfacilitieslandorbuildings(RetainedPoliciesBCS12 open spacewillresult. proposal isdemonstrablysupportedbythelocalcommunityandnodeficiencyof ‘Industry anddistributionareas’); ‘Community facilities’andDM5‘Protectionofcommunityfacilities’); Detailed informationonthedeliveryofself-build/custom-build housingand For thepurposesofthispolicyself-buildorcustom-buildhousingiswherean on thesesites maynotbesubjectto certainrequirementsof thepoliciesindicated. suitable forappropriate community-ledhousingschemes.Proposalscoming forward policy describestypesof sitenotnormallyusedorallocatedforhousing thatmaybe further guidance. community-led housingaspartoflargerdevelopment siteswillbesetoutin or specifiedcommunityareclearlydefinedand legally protectedinperpetuity. manner oftheirchoosing;andarequirementthat thebenefitstolocalareaand/ local communitygroupororganisationown,manages orstewardsthehomesandina meaningful communityengagementandconsent occursthroughouttheprocess; (CLTs). Community-ledschemessharethreecommonprinciples:arequirementthat co-operatives, mutualhousing,tenant-controlledhousingandcommunitylandtrusts and includesself-buildorcustombuildhousebuilding,self-helphousing,co-housing, housing developedand/ormanagedbypeopleinself-organisednot-for-profitgroups build orcompletehousestobeoccupiedashomes.Community-ledhousingis individual, anassociationofindividuals,orpeopleworkingwiththemforthem, Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft Any residential property being directly between two houses in multiple in multiple Any residential property being directly between two houses mix. Reducing the choice of homes in the area by changing the housing Exacerbating existing harmful conditions including those listed above; or Exacerbating existing harmful conditions including those listed Levels of on-street parking that cannot be reasonably accommodated or cannot be reasonably accommodated or Levels of on-street parking that and Cumulative detrimental impact of physical alterations to buildings Inadequate storage for recycling/refuse and cycles. Levels of activity that cause excessive noise and disturbance to residents; or Levels of activity that cause excessive occupation; or regulated through parking control measures; or regulated through parking control structures; or of accommodation. It aims to ensure that development preserves the residential that development preserves the residential of accommodation. It aims to ensure and that harmful concentrations do not arise. amenity and character of an area accommodation by ensuring development The policy also seeks good quality and requirements. complies with relevant standards and character of an area. Concentrations within neighbourhoods can result neighbourhoods can result an area. Concentrations within and character of inclusive and unsustainable and lead to imbalanced, less in harmful effects communities. city’s private rented housing stock and make a contribution to people’s housing to people’s housing housing stock and make a contribution city’s private rented can be suitable for younger this type of accommodation choice. In particular households without families. people including Homes in multiple occupation (HMOs) and other shared housing form part of the of the housing form part other shared (HMOs) and multiple occupation Homes in on the residential amenity has the potential to create impacts Multiple occupancy addressing the impacts and issues of these forms This policy offers an approach to Create or contribute to a harmful concentration of such uses, taking into taking into Create or contribute to a harmful concentration of such uses, within a account proximity to existing specialist student accommodation locality, as a result of any of the following: Harm the residential amenity or character of the locality as a result of any of or character of the locality as a result of any of Harm the residential amenity the following: b. c. a. b. c. d. a. 7.27 7.28 7.26 i. ii. Homes in multiple occupation – avoiding harmful concentrations dwellings or Within a defined area proposals for the conversion of existing occupation will not construction of new buildings to be used as homes in multiple 10% of the total be permitted where the development would result in more than Policy text and other shared housing - Citywide criteria Homes in multiple occupation or intensification of homes in multiple occupation or Proposals for the development will not be permitted where the development would: other forms of shared housing

other shared housing other Draft Policy H6: Homes in multiple occupation and and occupation in multiple Policy H6: Homes Draft Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 7 66 Housing Homes inmultiple occupation andothershared housing-Citywidecriteria For 7.29 Explanation set outinotherdevelopmentplanpolicies. In allotherrespectsdevelopmentwillbeexpectedtomeettherelevantrequirements licensable accommodation. other sharedhousingthiswillincludecompliancewithrelevantstandardsrelatingto accommodation bymeetingrelevantstandardsandrequirements.ForHMOs Where developmentispermitteditwillbeexpectedtoprovideagoodstandardof Standards forhomesinmultipleoccupationandothersharedhousing accommodation. of thedefinedareaisalreadyoccupiedasHMOsand/orpurpose-builtstudent occupation willnotbepermittedwhere10%ormoreofthetotaldwellingstock Within adefinedareaproposalsfortheintensificationofexistinghomesinmultiple student accommodation. dwelling stockofthedefinedareabeingoccupiedasHMOsand/orpurpose-built 7.33 7.32 7.31 7.30 When makingassessments onnewdevelopment,considerationistobe giventothe Purpose-built studenthousingiscoveredbyDraft PolicyH7‘Managingthe This policyappliesto: A dwellinghouseusedasasmallHMOandoccupiedbybetweenthreesix contribute to thecharacterofalocality. and convenient carparkingandthe preservation ofbuildings andstructuresthat maintained orvisuallyattractive environment;areasonablelevelofsafe, accessible usually includegenerally quietersurroundings;acohesivecommunity; a well- contribute toahouseholder’s peacefulenjoymentoftheirhomeandlocality. These particular qualitiesand characteristics ofaresidentialareaor usesthat development ofpurpose-builtstudentaccommodation’. 6 individuals. direction. PlanningpermissionisrequiredforalllargeHMOsoccupiedbymorethan individuals willonlyrequireplanningpermissioninareascoveredbyanarticle4 hostels. includes housesorflatsinuseasresidentialinstitutions(UseclassC2/C2A) basic amenitiessuchasakitchen,bathroomortoilet.Othersharedhousing by threeormoreindividualswhoformtwohouseholdsandshare

Bristol LocalPlanReview: where thisrequiresplanningpermission;and Other formsofsharedhousing. Intensifying existingHMOsthroughanincrease in thenumberofbedspaces, Converting existingdwellingsintoHMOs; Building newHMOs; the purposes of this policy Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) HMOs are broadly defined as houses or flats occupied

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Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft New HMOs and other relevant forms of shared housing will need to meet the of shared housing will need to meet the New HMOs and other relevant forms licensed properties under Parts 2 and 3 of the Bristol City Council standards for as otherwise amended or replaced. Housing Act 2004 (May 2017) or purpose-built student accommodation, mostly within the city centre. This This purpose-built student accommodation, mostly within the city centre. type of housing has helped to ease demand for student accommodation This form and has helped to relieve pressure on the city’s housing stock. city centre, of development has also supported the renewal of parts of the poorer enabling the re-use of redundant offices and the replacement of further growth in student numbers over the next 10 years including a major a major further growth in student numbers over the next 10 years including physical expansion of the university with the delivery of a new Enterprise additional Campus at Temple Quarter by 2022. This growth will create an need for some 6,400 bed spaces city-wide by 2028. recent years. Student numbers at the University of Bristol and the University University recent years. Student numbers at the University of Bristol and the current of the West of England have increased by 18% since 2006/07 with numbers totalling some 41,000. The University of Bristol have projected relating to internal living space, layout, external amenity space, outlook, layout, external amenity space, outlook, relating to internal living space, cycle and car parking and refuse and privacy, adaptability, security, safety, considered. recycling storage will need to be purpose-built student accommodation within approximately 100 metres within approximately 100 metres purpose-built student accommodation The provision of additional bedspaces of the site (including the proposal). is already a harmful concentration will within existing HMOs where there be unacceptable. exacerbate this effect and will also different groups within the community. different groups as HMOs and/or of the total dwelling stock is occupied more than 10% including nearby existing purpose-built student accommodation, result in in result student accommodation, purpose-built nearby existing including Harm qualities and characteristics. residential effects on these detrimental between two HMOs when an existing dwelling is sandwiched can be localised can also occur where on individual households. Harm intensifying impacts provides for the needs of is reduced and no longer the choice of housing from individual developments and/or concentrations of similar development, similar development, of and/or concentrations developments from individual The expansion in higher education has increasingly seen the development of of The expansion in higher education has increasingly seen the development To ensure a good standard of accommodation for future occupiers issues for future occupiers issues To ensure a good standard of accommodation The council considers that a harmful concentration is likely to arise where is likely to arise where that a harmful concentration The council considers Harm is likely to occur when issues associated with these uses arising either uses arising either with these issues associated likely to occur when Harm is 7.38 7.36 7.35 7.34

7.37 Bristol’s higher education establishments have seen significant growth in Draft Policy H7: Managing the development of purpose-built purpose-built Draft Policy H7: Managing the development of student accommodation

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Bristol andtobeinaccordancewiththeprovisions setoutbelow. demonstrably meetidentifiedneeds,tohave thesupportofUniversity All proposalsforpurpose-builtstudentaccommodationwillbeexpectedto indicated isnotexceeded: the followinglocationsprovidedtotalnumber ofadditionalbedspaces Development ofpurpose-builtstudentaccommodation shouldbelocatedat Purpose-built studentaccommodationprovision -definedlocations carefully managedtoensurethat: The amountandlocationofpurpose-builtstudentaccommodationwillbe text Policy

7.41 7.40 7.39 communities, including throughNeighbourhoodDevelopmentPlans. At appropriatelocations identifiedanddemonstrablysupportedbylocal 1,000 bedspaceswithin theexistingStokeBishopresidentialcampus; to 200bedspaceswithin theexistingCliftonresidentialcampusandupto Up to800bedspaceswithintheexistingUniversity ofBristolprecinct,up purpose-built accommodation. Appropriate growthinstudentpopulationismatchedbytheprovisionof of newhomesandworkspace; Proposals areconsistentwithotherplanningpolicies,includingthedelivery There arenoadverseimpactsonexistingresidentialareas;

is balancedwiththecity’swiderhousingrequirements. residential areas,preservesthediversityofuseswithincommercialareasand comes forwardinappropriatelocations,avoidsharmfulimpactson built studentaccommodation.Thiswillbeachievedbyensuringdevelopment This policyoffersanapproachtodeliveringasustainableincreaseinpurpose- prevent furtherimpactsonresidentialareasthroughthegrowthofHMOs. local housingstockremainsavailabletomeetgeneralneedsand numbers shouldbemetthroughthisformofaccommodationtoensurethe the councilandbothofcity’suniversities.Expectedgrowthinstudent built studentaccommodationinappropriatelocationsissupportedby Provided thatharmfulimpactsareavoidedthecontinuedprovisionofpurpose- such asgeneralpurposehousingincludingaffordablehomes. also displaceorinhibitotherformsofdevelopmentfromcomingforward diversity ofusesacrossanarea.Purpose-builtstudentaccommodationcan impacts onresidentialamenityandlocalcharacterbyreducingthe concentration ofsuchdevelopmentcanharmsurroundingareasthrough accommodation canalsobringlesspositiveeffects.Theexpansionand The growthinstudentnumbersandthedevelopmentofpurpose-built areas andhavebroughtadditionalvitalitytoinneedofregeneration. quality buildings.Studentschemeshaveincreasedthelevelsofactivitywithin Bristol LocalPlanReview:DraftPoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) Housing 69 7

Up to 3,000 bed spaces at Bristol Temple Quarter (2,300) and (2,300) and spaces at Bristol Temple Quarter Up to 3,000 bed (700); St. Philip’s Marsh Quarter (Broadmead) spaces within Bristol Shopping Up to 1,000 bed and Frome Gateway; spaces within Central Bedminster; Up to 1,000 bed at Western Harbour; Up to 500 bed spaces Ensure that there will be no adverse impacts on surrounding communities and communities and Ensure that there will be no adverse impacts on surrounding areas; Should be subject to an appropriate management regime; in the city; Be car-free and deter occupants from the parking of cars elsewhere occupants and visitors; Make provision for disabled access and disabled parking for uses wherever possible Include active frontages and incorporate active ground floor and appropriate. Avoid areas with a primarily residential context; Avoid areas with a primarily residential or a harmful concentration of purpose-built student Not result in harmful impacts area; accommodation within any commercial of other planning objectives for the area in Not conflict with the delivery which it is proposed; self-contained (Use Class C3) accommodation Where the development comprises general purpose affordable housing in line with provide a contribution towards Joint Spatial Plan Policy 3.

Purpose-built student accommodation provision – general provisions Purpose-built student accommodation should: In all cases, proposals for purpose-built student accommodation Purpose-built student accommodation provision - other locations Purpose-built student accommodation for purpose-built student accommodation should At other locations any proposals comprising a proportion of other only form part of mixed use developments should: residential uses. Development Development of purpose-built student accommodation in the following locations that that locations in the following accommodation student of purpose-built Development the total provided be permitted will for the area strategy the development support exceeded: indicated is not of bed spaces number Development at the above locations will be expected to include a proportion of of to include a proportion the above locations will be expected Development at meet identified need. affordable student housing to Development will be expected to provide a good standard of accommodation by accommodation by Development will be expected to provide a good standard of development plan meeting relevant requirements and standards set out in other policies. Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft Plan Review: Local Bristol 7 70 Housing Explanation Diagram 7.1:Locations forpurpose-builtstudentaccommodation 7.44 7.43 7.42 Development shouldalsodemonstratehowthe accommodationneedsofthe Proposals shouldbeconsistentwithallotherplanning policiesthatrelateto Proposals forpurpose-builtstudentaccommodationshouldnotresultinadverse University ofBristol’sprojected growthneeds. the UniversityofBristol. Thesupplyofbedspaceswillbemonitoredagainst the accommodation tobeprovided.Alldevelopment willneedtohavethesupportof University ofBristolarebeingmetintermsthe quantity,typeandqualityof workspace wherethisisidentifiedinrelevantpolicies. the deliveryofnewhomes,includingaffordable homes,ornewemployment the areainquestion.Inparticular,development shouldnotinhibitorprevent thresholds incommercialareas. elsewhere shouldavoidprimarilyresidentialareasandnotexceedguideline to statedbedspacelimitsandthepolicy’sgeneralprovisions,or,whenlocated should eitherbelocatedinthedefinedlocationssetoutpolicysubject impacts onexistingresidentialareas.Toavoidadversedevelopment Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft to community liaison; student codes of conduct including anti-social behaviour and behaviour and to community liaison; student codes of conduct including anti-social plan should also disciplinary procedures and occupant travel plans. The management has signed up include details of which Government approved code that the provider authority. to or, where relevant, details of all licenses granted by the local integration of the development with the surrounding community and area. To ensure and area. To ensure integration of the development with the surrounding community be submitted no adverse impacts occur appropriate management plans should limited to) the with proposals. These should set out details relating to (but not the approach management of the building; moving in and moving out processes; context the council considers that purpose-built student accommodation (including (including context the council considers that purpose-built student accommodation of the site is likely to the proposal) that exceeds 1000 bed spaces within 200 metres result in harm. of uses within that area. Harm is likely to occur when purpose-built student student of uses within that area. Harm is likely to occur when purpose-built proportion of accommodation and associated activities account for a significant commercial uses within an area. As a guideline threshold, in areas with a largely These are areas where the majority surrounding land use is residential. In Bristol City surrounding land use is residential. In Bristol City These are areas where the majority Market and parts of Harbourside. Centre they include St. Paul’s, Old the maximum income that a new full time-student living away from home could full time-student living away from home could the maximum income that a new Maintenance Loan (or any replacement state funding receive from the Government’s that academic year. Identified need will include mechanism) for living costs for Loan or otherwise determined by the students receiving the full Maintenance City Council. universities and agreed with Bristol consistent with the development strategy for the area. strategy for the area. consistent with the development spaces within the development as affordable. a proportion (at least 30%) of bed as a bedroom within the development that Affordable student housing is defined academic year equal to or below 50 per cent of is provided at a rental cost for the community plans. community plans. will include the University of are identified in the policy. This accommodation be Proposals in these areas should new campus at Temple Quarter. Bristol’s proposed student accommodation use purpose-built for single defined locations appropriate precinct and residential of Bristol’s existing city centre include the University locations will include those Stoke Bishop. Other appropriate sites at Clifton and Neighbourhood Development communities, including through identified by local other published strategies or Development Orders and Plans, Neighbourhood All proposals should identify what measures will be put in place to ensure the best to ensure the best All proposals should identify what measures will be put in place Development should be avoided in areas of the city with a strong residential context. in areas of the city with a strong residential context. Development should be avoided to the diversity In more commercial areas development should not result in harm To ensure accommodation in these locations is affordable to all, the policy seeks locations is affordable to all, the policy seeks To ensure accommodation in these To ensure the best use is made of established and proposed university facilities, facilities, university and proposed made of established the best use is To ensure 7.50 7.49 7.48 7.47 7.45 Purpose-built student accommodation provision - general provisions - general provision Purpose-built student accommodation

Purpose-built student accommodation provision - other locations provision Purpose-built student accommodation

7.46 student locations for single use purpose-built Other appropriate defined

Purpose-built student accommodation provision - defined locations - provision student accommodation Purpose-built Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 7 72 Housing Explanation Draft PolicyH8:Olderpeoples’andotherspecialistneedshousing criteria: All olderpeople’sandotherspecialistneedshousingshouldaimtomeetthefollowing delivered on-site. should provideaminimumof10%affordablespecialistolderpeople’shousing Specialist olderpeople’shousingdevelopmentscomprising60dwellingsormore be encouraged. maintain housingindependenceandprovideappropriatecaresupportserviceswill A rangeofolderpeople’sandspecialistneedshousingoptionsthatpromote text Policy iv. iii. ii. i. 7.54 7.53 7.52 7.51 residents whoarewheelchairusers. dwellings thataredesignedtobewheelchair accessible,oreasilyadaptablefor Regulations M4(2)Category2:Accessibleand adaptabledwellings)exceptforthose All dwellingsdesignedtobeaccessibleandadaptable (compliantwithBuilding Category 3:Wheelchairuserdwellings);and for residentswhoarewheelchairusers(compliant withBuildingRegulationsM4(3) At least50%ofdwellingsdesignedtobewheelchair accessible,oreasilyadaptable Located closetogoodpublictransportroutes; and to theneedsofintendedoccupiersorprovidedon-site;and Located closetoshops,services,communityfacilitiesandopenspaceappropriate Specialist olderpeople’s housingincludesallformsofresidentialaccommodation Providing appropriatehomestomeettheneedsofolderandotherpeoplewith A goodstandardofaccommodationforfutureoccupiersissought.Consideration Proposals shouldnotincludeparkingforresidentsexceptdisabled accommodation canincludesupported housing,extracare housing, retirement for olderpeople wherearangeofcare andsupportservices areprovided.Such specialist needshousingaddressthesekeyrequirements. need tobeprovided.Thepolicyseeksensurethatalldevelopmentsofolderand services tomeetidentifiedneedsandthattakeaccountofdifferentincomelevelswill high levelsofaccessibility.Arangehousingoptionsthatincludecareandsupport will meanaccesstolocalamenitiesincludingpublictransportandhomesthatprovide housing shouldbegivenopportunitiestoremainindependentandsociallyactive.This housing requirementsaremet.Olderorotherpeopleseekinginneedofspecialist specialist accommodationneedsisimportanttoensurethatallofthecommunity’s parking andrefuserecyclingstorage. privacy, adaptabilityforfutureconversiontootheruses,security,safety,cycle should begiventointernallivingspace,layout,externalamenityoutlook, through codeofconductagreementsandtravelplans. students frombringingtheircarstothecityfordurationofacademicstudies residents andvisitors.Accommodationprovidersshouldalsostronglydiscourage Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft which will also need specialist accommodation. which will also need specialist accommodation. wheelchair housing will also be higher. The Wider Bristol HMA Strategic Housing Housing wheelchair housing will also be higher. The Wider Bristol HMA Strategic housing across Market Assessment has modelled the need for wheelchair adapted some five all age groups within the housing market area. The modelling indicates by 2036. thousand additional households needing wheelchair adapted housing and over, many of Around 65% of these households will have occupants aged 75 in their current homes. However, those that do move home will need appropriate need appropriate in their current homes. However, those that do move home will independent living is housing that provides for greater accessibility needs to ensure maintained. households needing number of older person households increasing the proportion of between 2016 by 2036. Over a fifth of the overall population growth (78,900 people) people aged 85 and and 2036 will be aged 65 and over; this includes an extra 4,700 a number will stay over. Many of these older people will already live in the city and are designed to older and disabled people, it is important that sufficient new homes provide higher levels of accessibility. who use wheelchairs to be met either on completion of the dwelling ‘wheelchair either on completion of the dwelling ‘wheelchair who use wheelchairs to be met completion ‘wheelchair adaptable’. Affordable accessible’ or at a point following Regulations optional requirement M4(3) will be housing that is subject to Building accessible’. expected to be designed to be ‘wheelchair to all other dwellings except for those dwellings where optional requirement M4(3) those dwellings where optional requirement M4(3) to all other dwellings except for is applied. The proportion of dwellings that Category 3: Wheelchair user dwellings or easily adaptable for residents who are are designed to be wheelchair accessible market and affordable dwellings. wheelchair users must include both Approved Document M, will be applied and the relevant proportion of housing that and the relevant proportion of housing that Approved Document M, will be applied will include optional requirement M4(3) Category must meet the requirement. This to a proportion of the dwellings provided and 3: Wheelchair user dwellings applied 2: Accessible and adaptable dwellings applied optional requirement M4(2) Category subsidy, the agreed level of affordable accommodation to be delivered without to be delivered without level of affordable accommodation subsidy, the agreed Further mechanisms will in the planning agreement. subsidy will be stipulated with the local authority to the applicant to engage actively be used to require subsidy to deliver affordable forms of investment or public identify alternative policy compliant levels. above this base provision up to accommodation from illness or disability. Such accommodation can include supported housing and and supported housing can include Such accommodation or disability. from illness C3. Classes C2 and fall within Use will usually All such development hostels. Where scheme viability the stated threshold and percentage. accordance with requirement without public of the affordable accommodation prevents the delivery housing and care homes. Other specialist needs housing includes residential includes residential needs housing Other specialist and care homes. housing needs arising or adults with in need or at risk, and adults for children accommodation A high proportion of older households will also contain wheelchair users. With the users. With the A high proportion of older households will also contain wheelchair As part of securing a fairer, more inclusive city and to help address the needs of the needs of As part of securing a fairer, more inclusive city and to help address by almost 30% The population in older age groups in Bristol is projected to increase Building Regulations optional requirement M4(3) requires the needs of occupants M4(3) requires the needs of occupants Building Regulations optional requirement Affordable older people’s accommodation will be sought from developments in sought from developments in people’s accommodation will be Affordable older 7.60 7.58 7.59 7.57 7.55

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7.64 7.63 7.61 All newbuildhousingdesignedtobeaccessibleandadaptable(compliantwith At least10%ofnewbuildhousinginproposals50dwellingsormoredesignedto adaptable forresidentswhoarewheelchairusers. except forthosedwellingsthataredesignedtobewheelchairaccessible,oreasily Building RegulationsM4(2)Category2:Accessibleandadaptabledwellings) (compliant withBuildingRegulationsM4(3)Category3:Wheelchairuserdwellings). be wheelchairaccessible,oreasilyadaptableforresidentswhoareusers Compliance withBuildingRegulationsoptionalrequirements M4(3)andM4(2) Building RegulationsoptionalrequirementM4(3)requirestheneedsofoccupants With increasingnumbersofolderpeople,theincidencedisabilitywith accessibility willbesought. viable, alternativeprovision toensurethedwellingachievesanappropriate levelof compliant dwellings,particularlywherestepfree accesscannotbeachievedorisnot other specificfactorsasiteorindividualplotis less suitableforM4(2)andM4(3) communal facilityfortheoccupant’suse.Where forreasonsoftopographyor requires stepfreeaccesstothedwellingandany associatedparkingspaceand designed tobe‘wheelchairaccessible’. housing thatissubjecttoBuildingRegulationsoptional requirementM4(3)mustbe accessible’ oratapointfollowingcompletion‘wheelchair adaptable’.Affordable who usewheelchairstobemeteitheroncompletionofthedwelling‘wheelchair M4(3) Category3:Wheelchairuserdwellingsisapplied. adaptable dwellingswillapplyexceptforthosewhereoptionalrequirement new residentialdevelopmentoptionalrequirementM4(2)Category2:Accessibleand user dwellingswillapplytothestatedpercentageofhousingprovided.Forall proposals of50dwellingsormoreoptionalrequirementM4(3)Category3:Wheelchair relevant proportionofhousingthatmustmeettherequirement.Forgeneral Approved DocumentM,willbeappliedtodifferentdevelopmentscenariosandthe Regulations ApprovedDocumentM. access introducedinMarch2015.ThestandardsareimplementedthroughBuilding from newresidentialdevelopmentusingthenationaloptionaltechnicalstandardfor future adaptation.Thispolicyprovidesanapproachtosecuringthesestandards will needtomeettheneedsofwheelchairusers,eitheronoccupationorthrough meet higherstandardsrelatingtoaccessibilityandadaptabilityaproportion that incorporatefeaturestoassistarangeofoccupiers.Thesehomeswillneed age andwithgeneralpopulationgrowth,morenewhomeswillneedtobedelivered Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft Lane. Based on this provision and most recent needs assessments it is currently most recent needs assessments it is currently Lane. Based on this provision and provision is unlikely be required in the envisaged that additional transit foreseeable future. which will follow the approach set out in national planning policy and practice. The The planning policy and practice. the approach set out in national which will follow for and travellers and plot targets inform pitch targets for gypsies assessment will of permanent accommodation needs which address the likely travelling showpeople travellers in Bristol. policy’s national planning It reflects showpeople. travellers and travelling sites for for travellers, in a way that of ensuring fair and equal treatment overarching aim the of travellers while respecting and nomadic way of life facilitates the traditional settled community. interests of the There is existing provision for traveller transit facilities on the site at Kings Weston transit facilities on the site at Kings Weston There is existing provision for traveller This draft policy sets out the approach to the location of proposals for residential residential proposals for the location of the approach to policy sets out This draft le; regard to the specific needs of people with a travelling lifesty provision for In the case of sites for Travelling Showpeople, include adequate storage and maintenance. Be sympathetic to the character and appearance of the surrounding area; Be sympathetic to the character Include appropriate access to the primary route network; site; Provide safe pedestrian, cycle and vehicular access onto the of the site having Enable adequate provision for parking, turning and servicing Provide acceptable living conditions for the future occupiers of the site; Provide acceptable living conditions and facilities; Enable to access local services harm to the living conditions of settled Ensure there is no demonstrable community; The existing level of local provision and need for sites; The existing level of local provision and need for sites; and The availability of alternative accommodation for the applicants; Other personal circumstances of the applicant.

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viii. iv. v. vi. vii. i. ii. iii. Proposals will be considered having regard to: Proposals will be considered having regard to: Policy text for travellers or plots for travelling showpeople Proposals for residential pitches in order to: should be located and designed

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Draft Policy H10: Planning for traveller sites traveller Planning for Policy H10: Draft Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 7 76 Housing Explanation 7.69 7.68 to traveltemporarily,butexcludesGypsiesandTravellersasdefinedabove. more localisedpatternoftrading,educationalorhealthneedsoldagehaveceased includes peoplewhoonthegroundsoftheirownorfamily’sdependants’ holding fairs,circusesorshows(whethernottravellingtogetherassuch).This “Travelling showpeople”meansmembersofagrouporganisedforthepurposes whether peopleare“gypsiesandtravellers”forthepurposesofplanningpolicy. planning policyalsosetsoutrelevantmatterstotakeintoaccountwhendetermining group oftravellingshowpeopleorcircuspeopletogetherassuch.National old agehaveceasedtotraveltemporarily,butexcludingmembersofanorganised only oftheirownorfamily’sdependants’educationalhealthneeds nomadic habitoflifewhatevertheirraceororigin,includingpeoplewhoongrounds As setoutinnationalplanningpolicy“gypsiesandtravellers”referstopeopleof Bristol LocalPlanReview:DraftPoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) Economy 77 8

of commercial or other employment generating floorspace. It is also 2 Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft to match the skills of local employees to the new jobs created. This assists in mitigatingto match the skills of local employees to the new jobs created. This of economic development impacts on the community and ensures that the benefits development are available to the communities in which it is located. planning obligations. applicable to residential developments of 100 homes or more. employment. Wherebusiness premises to be balanced by facilitating enhanced access to would generatenew business development is constructed or where major developments jobs created and helpsemployment requirements, the policy facilitates access to the new sites with 1,000m than other large cities. However, persistent and multiple socio-economic deprivation than other large cities. However, in relation to worklessness and low skills. This is found in parts of the city, especially growth which is inclusive and offers opportunity to all. policy aims to support economic sustainable travel patterns can be achieved. sustainable travel patterns can industrial and distribution land. Transport and digital connectivity are essential to to connectivity are essential land. Transport and digital industrial and distribution growth of the city. Such connectivity and sustainable economic support the inclusive can attract investment into Bristol. employment opportunities and enables access to that needs. Therefore, it is important is vital for modern business Digital connectivity to superfast broadband and are located where new developments provide access inclusive economic growth across the city and seeks to support this through the to support this through the growth across the city and seeks inclusive economic New of core industrial land. new workspace as well as the retention development of of uses and the provision included for industrial and distribution site allocations are use proposals which redevelop will be sought from mixed new forms of workspace The approach is supported by the council’s supplementary planning document on document on The approach is supported by the council’s supplementary planning This policy applies to development sites involving the development or redevelopment ofThis policy applies to development sites involving the development of changes toWhere existing workspace is redeveloped the policy enables the effects Bristol is one of the most successful cities in the UK, with a higher employment rate Bristol is one of the most successful The employment land strategy for the local plan aims to support sustainable and and support sustainable plan aims to for the local land strategy The employment during the construction phase. New homes are developed on sites previously used for business development; or previously used for business development; or New homes are developed on sites or New workspace and other commercial development is created; including Other major development arises which would generate new employment 8.4 8.3 8.2 8.5 8.1

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Draft Policy E1: Inclusive economic development Draft Policy E1: Inclusive

Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 8 78 Economy Explanation Astheregion’sofficecapitalBristolisanationallyimportantlocation forbanking, 8.6 Draft PolicyE2:Employmentlandstrategy Land willbeallocatedforindustry/distribution at: related uses(DraftPolicyE4‘IndustryandDistribution Areas’). 35 IndustryandDistributionAreaswillbereservedforindustrial,distribution developments’ andDraftPolicyDA1‘ProposedDevelopmentAllocations’). (Draft PoliciesDS1-DS15,DraftPolicyE7‘Newworkspacewithinmixeduse redeveloped formixedusesatgrowthandregenerationareasotherlocations New workspacewillbeprovidedwhereindustrialanddistributionpremisesare economic growthofBristol: Development ofworkspaceatthefollowingkeylocationswillensurecontinued text Policy

8.9 8.8 8.7 Glenfrome Road,Eastville Western Drive,Hengrove Avonmouth industrialarea(4locations)(Draft PolicyE5‘AvonmouthIndustrialArea Town, districtandlocalcentres(RetainedPolicyBCS7‘Centresretailing’). Avonmouth EnterpriseAreaandBristolPort(DraftPolicyE5‘AvonmouthIndustrial Bristol TempleQuarterandSt.Philip’sMarsh(DraftPoliciesDS2‘Bristol Bristol CityCentre(DraftPolicyDS1‘BristolCentre’); and BristolPort’) Area andBristolPort’); Quarter’ andDS3‘St.Philip’sMarsh’); The economycomprises diversesectorsandactivitieswhichareaddressed across South Bristolremainsapriorityfocusfordevelopmentandregenerationinthe Avonmouth isthecity’slargestindustriallocationwithover640hectaresoflandfor distribution (Use ClassesB1toB8and similaruses). primarily with landandpremisesfor offices,flexibleworkspace, industryand the localplanreview.Within thatcontext,thispartofthelocalplanreview deals strategic employmentareascloseby. infrastructure willsupportimprovedaccessibilityforresidentsinSouthBristolto areas andthearea’stowndistrictcentres,investmentinsustainabletransport Local Plan.Inadditiontotheopportunitiesprovidedatindustryanddistribution and potentialforadditionaldevelopmentareas. development andredevelopmentforindustry,distributionPortrelatedindustries offices, industryanddistribution. represented andgrowing.Beyondthecitycentre,Bristolhassignificantclustersof The growingcreativeindustries,mediaandenvironmentalservicessectorsarewell insurance andprofessionalserviceswithaparticularconcentrationinthecitycentre. Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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approach the and development office future for areas core the Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft identifies policy where office developments will be appropriate in mixed use development. It indicates of other policies. principle subject to the requirements for new office development address accessibility businesses in the city. The locations requirements for modern business needs. and connectivity as these are key development and flexible workspace as part of the provision of smaller scale office Quarter, Harbourside and Redcliffe with smaller clusters across the city centre. Quarter, Harbourside and Redcliffe and campus locations such as on Winterstoke clusters at district and town centres Road and at Bridgwater Road. focusses at Bristol Temple in the city centre with major office stock is located distribution is proposed on currently undeveloped sites. on currently undeveloped is proposed distribution uses. This includes approximately and areas exclusively for those industrial estates South Bristol. 150 hectares in for industry, distribution, port and energy uses. 60 hectares of additional industry and industry and of additional uses. 60 hectares port and energy distribution, for industry, This policy applies primarily to uses in Class B1. Draft Policy E4 ‘Industry and Distribution Areas’ reserves 234 hectares of core reserves 234 hectares of core and Distribution Areas’ Draft Policy E4 ‘Industry Bristol’s majority of west region. The south in the centre commercial core Bristol is the Draft Policy E5 ‘Avonmouth Industrial Area and Bristol Port’ reserves over 640 hectares 640 hectares reserves over and Bristol Port’ Industrial Area E5 ‘Avonmouth Draft Policy arsh (Draft Policy DS3 Marsh (Draft Policy DS3 Temple Quarter’) and at appropriate locations in St. Philip’s ‘St. Philip’s Marsh’); ‘Centres and retailing’); Areas of growth and regeneration as part of mixed used developments; policies in this plan. Areas identified as suitable for office development in other licy DS2 ‘Bristol licy DS2 ‘Bristol Bristol City Centre, including Bristol Temple Quarter (Draft Po ained Policy BCS7 Town and district centres and on the edge of these centres (Ret 8.16 8.12 8.11 8.10

be appropriate as part of mixed use redevelopment of former business, industrial and business, industrial and be appropriate as part of mixed use redevelopment of former kspace within mixed use distribution sites (in accordance with Draft Policy E7 ‘New wor development’). flexible workspace will flexible workspace will In addition to the above, smaller scale development for offices/ Policy text in principle at: Office developments will be appropriate

Explanation 8.15 This 8.14 of will continue to provide workspace to meet the needs Office development 8.13 office the concentration of office uses in the city centre, there are existing Alongside Draft Policy E3: Location of office development E3: Location of office Draft Policy

Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 8 80 Economy Draft PolicyE4:IndustryandDistributionAreas they fallwithin UseClassesB1bB1c B2B8. social enterpriseswill be encouragedwithinIndustryandDistribution Areaswhere Developments fornew formsofworkspace,start-ups,microbusinesses andspacefor to makeefficientuse of land. All proposalsfordevelopment onIndustryandDistributionAreaswill beencouraged permitted unless: the IndustryandDistributionAreasshownin AppendixAandlistedbelowwillnotbe Development involvingthelossofindustrial and distributionfloorspace/landwithin development planpolicies: likely tobeacceptableonIndustryandDistributionAreassubjectotherrelevant In additiontoindustryanddistributionrelateduses,thefollowingusesarealso premises (UseClassesB1bB1cB2andB8suigenerisusesofasimilarnature). for thecontinueduse,developmentoforredevelopmentindustrialanddistribution Industry andDistributionAreasasshowninAppendixAlistedbelowarereserved text Policy ii. i.

8.19 8.18 8.17 Ancillary facilitiesandserviceswhichsupportthefunctioningofIndustry Essential publicutilitiesdevelopment;and Specialised leisureuseswhichcannotbeaccommodatedincentresbecauseoftheir Community facilities; Industrial orcommercialtrainingfacilities; shops andcafés. Distribution Areaincludingchildcarefacilities,small-scaleretailuses,sandwich scale and/oroperationalimpacts; adversely impactontheviabilityandcontinued operationofexistingindustrialuses. Uses arecompatiblewiththeindustrialcharacter oftheareasandwouldnot The developmentisforausereferredtoabove; and Most oftheseareasarestrategicscaleandcaterfortherequirementsallsizes The city’sIndustryandDistributionAreas(234hectares)representBristol’score In additiontoAvonmouthandBristolPort(DraftPolicyE5‘AvonmouthIndustrialArea units havealsobeenidentified. and distributionbusinesses,anumberofsmallindustrialestateswithsmallerscale businesses. Inordertomaintainopportunitiesforsmallandmediumsizedindustrial distribution andrelatedusesinordertosupportadiverseinclusiveeconomy. strategic economicimportancethispolicyaimstoreservetheseareasforindustrial, provision ofindustrialanddistributionlandoutsideAvonmouth.Duetotheir Bristol. TheseareashavebeenidentifiedasIndustryandDistributionAreas. majority ofthesearelocatedinSouthBristolwithafurtherconcentrationEast to providefortheneedsofindustrialanddistributionfirmssimilaruses.The and BristolPort’),thereareanumberofcoreareasindustriallandwhichcontinue Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

Economy 81 8 Brislington Whitehall Trading Estate, Whitehall Winterstoke Road / South Liberty Lane, Ashton Vale Woodland Way, Hillfields Vale Lane / Hartcliffe / Hartcliffe Vale Lane Way, Bedminster Down Western Drive, Hengrove Whitby Road (north), St Anne’s Whitby Road (south), Brislington Whitby Road (west),

Hengrove South Liberty Lane / Brook Gate, Ashton Vale St Anne's Road (north), St Anne’s St Anne's Road (south), St Anne’s St Gabriel’s Business Park / Easton Business Centre, Easton Netham Road / Road / Netham Road Blackswarth (south), St George New Gatton Road, St Werburgh’s New Station Way, Fishponds Nover's Hill / Hartcliffe Way, Knowle Roman Farm Road,

Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft Montpelier Central Montpelier Central / Station Road, Montpelier Lodge Causeway Lodge Causeway (west), Fishponds Malago Vale Estate, Windmill Hill Fishponds Trading Fishponds Trading Estate, Eastville Hawkfield Business Park, Hartcliffe Liberty Industrial Park, Ashton Vale Eastpark Trading Eastpark Trading Estate, Whitehall Feeder Road, St Philip’s Marsh East of Midland East of Midland Market Road, Old Road, St. Philip’s City Business City Business Park, Easton East of Kingsland Central Park, Central Park, Petherton Road, Hengrove Cater Road, Cater Road, Bishopsworth / Hartcliffe Bush Industrial Bush Industrial Estate, Whitehall Barton Hill Brislington Trading Estate / Bath Road (north) Ashton Barton Hill Trading Estate, Werburgh’s Ashton Vale Road, Ashley Hill, St St Ashley Hill, Table 8.1: Industry and Distribution Areas Industry Areas: and Distribution Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 8 82 Economy Thisareaissubjecttoriskfromtidalfloodingandrequiresenhanceddefences 8.24 Draft PolicyE5:AvonmouthIndustrialAreaandBristolPort Forthepurposesofthispolicy,industrialanddistributionusesaredefinedasthose 8.20 Explanation 8.25 8.23 8.22 8.21 Land atAvonmouthalso hasanimportantroleinsupportingthebirdlife which The areaformspartoftheAvonmouthSevernsideEnterpriseAreawhichisakey The industrialareasandportatAvonmouth(644hectares)formaregionallyimportant The otherusesthatthepolicypermitsintheseareasincludewhichwouldsupport Marsh willbedesignated forhabitatmitigation. therefore hastobebalanced withapproachestohabitatmitigation.Land atHallen makes useoftheinternationally importantSevernEstuary.Development inthearea industrial andwarehousingdevelopment. now possibletoconsidertheallocationofcurrently undevelopedlandforadditional change. Worktobringaboutanenhancementis welladvancedwhichmeansthatitis ensure itremainsatlowriskofflooding,taking accountoftheeffectsclimate on cleanenergy. wind turbines,whicharehelpingtosupportthe city’scommitmenttoberunentirely by thecurrentlocalplan,areahasalsoseen thedevelopmentofninelargescale strategic employmentlocationintheWestofEnglandJointSpatialPlan.Assupported economy andhasconsentfortheconstructionofadeepseacontainerterminal. related activity.BristolPortispartoftheessentialinfrastructurefornational location forbusinesswithanemphasisondistribution,manufacturingandport Retained PolicyDM7‘TownCentreUses’. impacts. Suchproposalswouldbesubjecttothesequentialapproachsetoutin particular locationalrequirementsduetotheirlargersizeoroperationalneedsand the functioningofIndustryandDistributionAreaaswelluseswhichhave generis. falling withinUseClassesB1(bandc),B2B8orsimilaractivitieswhicharesui Bristol LocalPlanReview: Agent ofchange–safeguardingbusinessandindustry mitigation’. Policy HW1‘Pollutioncontrolandwaterquality’RetainedDM35‘Noise from noiseimpactssothattheexistingindustrialuseisnotthreatened.Draft the newdevelopmentswillbedesignedinawaywhichprotectsoccupiers sensitive developmentsareproposedclosetoexistingnoise-generatingindustries, development –the‘agentofchange’principle.Thismeansthatwherenoise plan placestheresponsibilityforaddressingimpactofnoiseonnew in unreasonablerestrictionsbeingplacedonexistingindustrialuses.Thelocal Providing newhomesandothernoise-sensitivedevelopmentshouldnotresult Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

Economy 83 8 Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft area has seen the development of 9 large scale wind turbines, with permission for permission for area has seen the development of 9 large scale wind turbines, with to be a focus another turbine granted in 2017. It is proposed that the area continues support of local for this type of development, subject to requirements to have the communities and to protect wildlife. dynamic economic area. is show on Diagram continued growth. The proposed location of new site allocations 8.2 below. which allows for the development of the existing industrial sites. This strategy has This strategy has which allows for the development of the existing industrial sites. to create a seen new forms of business space replacing older industries helping The allocation of new sites which are currently undeveloped can help to support help to support The allocation of new sites which are currently undeveloped can accordingly the The current local plan supports wind turbine development and The approach to existing industrial areas is a continuation of the current local plan current local plan The approach to existing industrial areas is a continuation of the Land east of Chittening Road Land east of Packgate Road Land south of Seabank Power Station Land at Kings Weston Lane, south of Access 18 Land at Kings Weston 8.28 8.27 8.26

Land at Hallen Marsh will be reserved for habitat mitigation, as shown on Diagram 8.2 for habitat mitigation, as shown on Diagram 8.2 Land at Hallen Marsh will be reserved appropriately towards the habitat mitigation below. Development should contribute measures proposed for this area. appropriately addressed and does not add to flood risk elsewhere. appropriately addressed and does for these sites, including the approach to Detailed development considerations in a future version of this local plan. transport and access, will be included Hallen Marsh the risk of flooding is mitigation to ensure that the risk of flooding is Development will require appropriate ndustrial areas will will to the existing industrial areas of greenfield land adjacent Around 60 hectares The and distribution uses. for the development of industrial provide allocations below: as shown on Diagram 8.2 allocations are proposed, following development designated for the retention, development and redevelopment of existing industrial industrial of existing and redevelopment development for the retention, designated related uses. distribution, energy and port land for industrial, location in principle for the continue to provide a suitable The area will also large scale wind turbines. development of Policy text 8.2 below is on Diagram Port as shown Area and Bristol Industrial The Avonmouth

Explanation Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 8 84 Economy Diagram 8.2:Avonmouth IndustrialArea, siteallocationsand HallenMarshmitigation Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) Economy 85 8

Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft of mitigating those impacts. of mitigating those impacts. Industrial Area to ensure residential amenities are protected, this Industrial Area to ensure residential amenities are protected, this and policy identifies a specific zone of mitigation in which the individual will be cumulative impacts of industrial and related forms of development how any subject of specific assessment. Proposals will be expected to show the means potentially harmful impacts have been assessed and to identify considered and appropriately protected when new development is when new development is considered and appropriately protected proposed. Area and is therefore the part of North Bristol most directly affected by directly affected by the part of North Bristol most Area and is therefore previously reported take place there. Residents have the activities that waste management uses relating to industrial and incidents of nuisance new development to area. This illustrates the need for operating in the areas are carefully living conditions in the residential ensure that the living conditions in Avonmouth Village, this policy seeks to ensure that any any to ensure that this policy seeks Village, in Avonmouth living conditions nuisance is properly pollution, noise, dust or other likely impact through mitigated. The impact mitigation zone is shown on Diagram 8.3 below. Alongside a general requirement for development in the Avonmouth Alongside a general requirement for development in the Avonmouth Avonmouth Village directly adjoins the surrounding Avonmouth Industrial Avonmouth Industrial directly adjoins the surrounding Avonmouth Village In considering proposals for development that could impact adversely on adversely on that could impact for development proposals In considering 8.32 8.31 8.30 8.29 not be permitted. assessed for their individual and cumulative impacts on nearby residential cumulative impacts on nearby residential assessed for their individual and demonstrate proposed means of mitigating any areas and will be expected to harmful impacts. area which would be likely to have harmful Development within the mitigation which cannot be appropriately mitigated will impacts on residential areas and that it does not have adverse impacts on living conditions in Avonmouth impacts on living conditions in Avonmouth that it does not have adverse Village. industrial, energy or related forms of Proposals for development for zone shown on Diagram 8.3 below will be development within the mitigation Policy Text Industrial Area will be expected to ensure Development in the Avonmouth

Explanation

Draft Policy E6: Protecting living conditions in Avonmouth village in Avonmouth conditions living Policy E6: Protecting Draft Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 8 86 Economy Explanation Thelocalplanencouragesmorebrownfield sitestocomeforwardfornewhomes 8.33 Draft PolicyE7:Newworkspacewithinmixedusedevelopment Diagram 8.3:Avonmouth mitigationzone of mixedusedevelopments. business, industryordistributionshouldinclude provisionfornewworkspaceaspart Proposals fortheredevelopmentofsitesand premisescurrentlyorrecentlyusedfor text Policy 8.34 The workspaceelement should beproportionatetotheproposal’sscale andlocation workspace with surroundingresidential development. element within mixedusedevelopment proposalstoensure thecompatibilityof should begiventothedesign, sitingandpotentialoccupancyoftheworkspace and haveregardtotheemployment intensityofthemostrecentuse.Consideration part ofmixedusedevelopment. proposals forredevelopmentshouldincludeappropriateprovisionofworkspaceas opportunities forbusinessandemploymentaremaintainedorenhanced.Therefore, land. Alongsidethedeliveryofnewhomesitisimportantthatdiversityuseand by promotingtheredevelopmentofvacantandunderusedofficeorindustrial Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft for both domestic and business users. This policy seeks to ensure that all new users. This policy seeks to ensure that all new for both domestic and business generation of high speed broadband from a development has access to the latest choice of providers. benefits everyone. To this end Bristol has a key economic growth is inclusive and being the UK’s best digitally connected city. commitment to make progress towards Any approaches to redevelopment of such sites are set out within the allocation. are set out within the allocation. to redevelopment of such sites Any approaches sui generis uses. B2 and B8 or similar facilities. space and community-oriented and co-working office, desk uses, virtual of workspace new forms sectors often favour in emerging key of this type Enterprises units to their purpose. Such the adaptation of conventional which can involve use on a site. to the intensification of employment conversion can lead small workspace for enterprise start up and early stage growth, mixing B1a/b/c B1a/b/c growth, mixing and early stage start up for enterprise small workspace Digitally connectivity is vital to the city’s economic performance and in ensuring that city’s economic performance and in ensuring that Digitally connectivity is vital to the connectivity has become an essential requirement Fast and competitive broadband This policy is applicable to sites of 0.1 hectares or more within use classes B1 (b or c), or c), or more within use classes B1 (b to sites of 0.1 hectares This policy is applicable service and make it available to occupiers. d or full fibre Where no agreement can be reached to provide superfast broadban to incorporate connectivity at the present time, the development will be expected the provision of additional dedicated telecommunications ducting to enable superfast broadband or full fibre connectivity in future. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate that they have held discussions with discussions with Applicants will be expected to demonstrate that they have held broadband or, a range of providers to upgrade infrastructure to deliver superfast where possible, full fibre connections. broadband Where one or more providers have agreed to provide superfast to connect to this connectivity or full fibre, the development should be designed The development will be expected to include the infrastructure to connect to these to include the infrastructure to connect to these The development will be expected services and make them available to occupiers. 8.39 8.38 8.37 iii. i. ii. i. In all cases, to encourage competition and consumer choice, this will include the this will include the In all cases, to encourage competition and consumer choice, the site. provision of multiple ducts to enable several providers to access of this policy Development should demonstrate how it will meet the requirements through Connectivity Statements submitted with planning applications. ty are not ty are not In locations where superfast broadband and full fibre connectivi currently available: Policy text expected to provide access to superfast broadband, as Development proposals will be where available. This will include provision for a minimum, and full fibre connections to access the site. multiple infrastructure providers or full fibre connectivity is already available: In locations where superfast broadband

Draft Policy E8: Digital connectivity and inclusion Draft Policy E8: Digital

8.36 for development. to sites which are specifically allocated This policy is not applicable 8.35 can include flexible proposals within redevelopment or retained Workspace provided Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 8 88 Economy Retained policies For 8.41 Explanation 8.44 8.43 8.42 8.40 Policy BCAP12:Vacantsitesandtemporaryuses Policy BCAP8:Maritimeindustries Policy BCAP6:DeliveryofemploymentspaceinBristolCityCentre The followingpoliciesintheexistinglocalplanareproposedtoberetained. Superfast broadbandconnectivityisoftenavailablefromprovidersfreeof The ConnectivityStatementshouldincludeevidenceofthesuperfastbroadbandand At thetimeofwriting,currentindustrystandardfordomesticbroadbandis considered aspartofaviabilityassessment. request acontributionfromthedeveloper.Thecostsoftheseadditionalworkscanbe (FTTP) fordevelopmentsof30+homes.Insomecases,however,providersmay notice, broadbandproviderswillalsotypicallycoverthecostoffibretopremises typically atleast12monthspriortofirstoccupation.Providedtheyhavesufficient charge fordevelopmentoveracertainscale,providedthatsufficientnoticeisgiven, show expectedspeedsatthedevelopment. connectivity assessmentsareavailablefrommostbroadbandproviderswhichwill or similarproof,fromatleasttwobroadbandinfrastructureproviders.Free full fibreconnectivityatthesite.Thiswilltakeformofassessments, and theproposeddevelopmentcanreadilybeservedbyit. ‘available’ wherethenecessaryinfrastructureexistsatorclosetoapplicationsite details ofbroadbandproviderscurrentlyoperatinginthecity. broadband inthispolicyshouldbereadaccordingly.Theguidancewillalsoinclude guidance settingoutthepresentindustrystandardandreferencestosuperfast industry standardislikelytochange.Thecouncilwillmaintainup-to-datetechnical greater than30megabitspersecond(mbps).Duringthelifetimeofthispolicy, ‘superfast broadband’,definedbyOFCOMasbroadbandwithadownloadspeed Setsoutastrategyforthedeliveryofofficeandflexibleworkspacein

Bristol LocalPlanReview: temporary uses. and warehousingprotectorenhancethemaritime functionofthearea. Bristol CityCentre. Promotes theuseofvacantbuildingsorsitesin BristolCityCentreforappropriate Seeks toretaindesignatedMaritimeIndustrialand WarehousingAreasforindustry The temporaryuseofvacant sitesforcarparkingwillnotbeacceptable. the purposes of this policy, Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) superfast broadband and full fibre are considered

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and closures store with recently change significant experienced has Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft industry retail Provided the development does not harm existing centres, allows for out of centreProvided the development does not harm existing centres, allows for Permits small scale retail and leisure developments outside centres. Permits suitably scaled retail, leisure and hotels on the edge of centres where centres where Permits suitably scaled retail, leisure and hotels on the edge of States that retail development will be located primarily in these areas. States that retail development will be located primarily in these in Sets out considerations for the scale and intensity of retail development these locations Seeks to retain local shopping and service provisions away from Sets out a hierarchy of town, district and local centres in Bristol. there are no sites in centres. edge of centres.retail, leisure and hotels where no sites are available inside or on the where it remains viable and provides an important service to the local community. where it remains viable and provides an important service to the different locations and the appropriate mix of uses.

leisure and hotel uses inside identified centres. Allows for retail,

hierarchy and network, they support the continued strength of the Bristol’s city, the continued strength of the Bristol’s city, hierarchy and network, they support as places to visit, interact and serve the needs of the town, district and local centres city’s residents. changing formats and patterns of retailing. The policies listed below provide a very retailing. The policies listed below provide a very changing formats and patterns of centres whilst accommodating the changing face of flexible approach to supporting changing approach to town centre uses within the the high street. By focusing the or more efficient use of land. Where suitable through change of use, redevelopment to meet development needs, the policies set out sites are not available in centres They also aim to ensure that development a sequential approach to development. vitality, viability and diversity of existing centres. outside centres does not harm the uses, uses, arts, culture and tourism leisure and entertainment development, offices, as the ‘main town centre uses’. Planning Policy Framework defined by the National and intensity appropriate to the that development be of a scale They also require in the identified hierarchy. position of the centre Bristol as key focuses for development and as the principal locations for shopping principal locations for shopping for development and as the Bristol as key focuses art and cultural facilities. facilities as well as local entertainment, and community promote the vitality of centres. government policy, they seek to Consistent with The following policies in the existing local plan are proposed to be retained. The following policies in the existing local plan are proposed to The policies listed below identify centres as the primary locations for retail primary locations for retail below identify centres as the The policies listed of opportunities for such development whether Bristol’s centres provide a range The local plan’s existing policies aim to support a network of accessible centres in centres in of accessible support a network policies aim to plan’s existing The local Shopping, Services and the Evening Economy Evening and the Services Shopping, Policy DM7: Town Centre Uses Policy BCS7: Centres and Retailing 9.5 9.2 9.3 9.1 9.

Retained policies 9.4 The

Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 9 90 Shopping, Services and the Evening Economy Policy DM11:Markets Policy DM10:FoodandDrinkUsestheEveningEconomy Policy DM9:LocalCentres Policy DM8:ShoppingAreasandFrontages City Centre Policy BCAP15:Small-scale retaildevelopmentsandotherrelateduses inBristol Policy BCAP14:Locationoflargerretaildevelopment inBristolCityCentre Policy BCAP13:StrategyforretaildevelopmentinBristolCityCentre Permitsarangeofactivegroundfloorusessuch asfinancialservicesor Identifiesprimaryshoppingareas andsecondaryshoppingfrontagesintown

Bristol LocalPlanReview: Centre where theywouldaddtothe vitalityofthearea. identified shoppingareas. where theywouldnotbeharmfultothevitality, viabilityandretailfunctionofthe Primary ShoppingAreasorsiteswhichadjointhem. Bristol CityCentre. including majorretailgrowthatBristolShoppingQuarter. for tradervehicles. shopping provision. environments orpublicsafety. ability tomeetdayshoppingneeds. community facilitiesinsecondaryshoppingfrontages. unless thechangewouldhaveapositiveeffectoncentre. their core,surroundedbycomplementaryuses. district centresaroundthecitywithaimofkeepingastrongshoppingareaat Elsewhere inthecitycentrelargerscaleretaildevelopments maybeacceptable Directs largerscaleretaildevelopmentinBristol CityCentretowardsdesignated Sets outtheroleofandpolicyapproachtoothershoppingareasin Sets outproposalsforretaildevelopmentinkeyBristolCityCentrelocations, Ensures newmarketshavesuitablestorage,markettraderfacilitiesandparking Prevents thelossofexistingmarketsitesunlesstherewouldbenoharmtolocal Encourages provisionofnewmarkets. Prevents harmfulconcentrationoffoodanddrinkuses. Allows foodanddrinkuseswheretheywouldnotharmcharacter,residential Prevents useswhichcouldfragmentordominateshoppingfrontages. Aims tomaintainabalanceofusesinthecentre. Permits useswhichhelpmaintainorenhancethefunctionofalocalcentreandits Generally preventsretailshopschangingtootherusesinprimaryshoppingareas Supports small-scale retailorother related usesinotherlocations inBristolCity Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

Shopping, Services and the Evening Economy 91 9 Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft Supports the development of uses that contribute to the leisure, entertainment that contribute to the leisure, entertainment Supports the development of uses Supports new or extended market provision in Bristol City Centre where it would City Centre where it would extended market provision in Bristol Supports new or Permits retail and related uses in designated Secondary Shopping Frontages in Shopping Frontages in related uses in designated Secondary Permits retail and Sets out considerations for changes of use in designated Primary Shopping Primary Shopping in designated for changes of use considerations Sets out and evening economy offer in Bristol City Centre in designated Leisure Use City Centre in designated Leisure Use and evening economy offer in Bristol of uses would not result in harmful impacts. Frontages provided the concentration shopping area. diversity of the city centre. support the vitality, viability and Frontages, with an emphasis on retaining their retail function. on retaining with an emphasis Frontages, or enhance function of the where they would help to maintain Bristol City Centre

Policy BCAP19: Leisure use frontages in Bristol City Centre Policy BCAP19: Leisure use frontages Policy BCAP18: New market provision in Bristol City Centre New market provision in Bristol Policy BCAP18: Policy BCAP17: Secondary shopping frontages in Bristol City Centre Secondary shopping frontages Policy BCAP17: Policy BCAP16: Primary shopping frontages in Bristol City Centre in Bristol shopping frontages Primary Policy BCAP16: Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 10

92 Green Infrastructure 08 Local GreenSpaceshavebeenidentifiedbaseduponfivecriteria of 10.8 Draft PolicyGI1:LocalGreenSpace TheBristolLocalPlancurrently identifiesnumerousareasasImportantOpen 10.6 About 10.5 Open space 10. 10.7 10.4 10.3 10.2 10.1 Green Infrastructure Local GreenSpaceisadesignationprovidedfor innationalplanning As wedevelopmorehomes,businessesandcommunitiesitisessentialthat This draftplanincludesnewpoliciesofprotectionforopenspaceand Existing policieswillcontinuetoprovideaneffectiveframeworkfor The protectionandenhancementofthecity’snaturalenvironmentwill v. tranquillity. iv. beauty; iii. historicsignificance; ii. i. local significance: that theopenspaceshouldbekeptassuchpermanently. characteristics thatrequiresafeguarding.These specialqualitiesmean that isdemonstrablyspecialtoalocalcommunity havingunique circumstances. Thedesignationallowstheprotection ofopenspace policy andwhichnationalsaysshouldonly beusedindefined Space. Bothdesignationswouldbesubjecttotheproposedpoliciesbelow. that othersignificantopenspaceisdesignatedandprotectedasReservedOpen special statusandinaccordancewithnationalplanningpolicy.Itisproposed a numberoftheseasspeciallyprotectedLocalGreenSpace,toreflecttheir Space underpolicyDM17.Thislocalplanreviewproposestore-designate that overallproportionwillbemaintainedthroughtheproposalsinthisreview. It alsohelpsmitigateclimatechangeandreducestheriskofflooding. pollution, improveairquality,physicalandmentalhealthsocialinteraction. fields, naturereservesandgreenlungsofnaturalspace.Thiswillhelpreduce continue tocarefullyconserveopenspaceinfrastructuresuchasparks,playing explains theapproachtofoodsystems. for providingnetgainsbiodiversity. maintaining andenhancingthecity’sgreeninfrastructurenetwork Plan (Policy5). with theplaceshapingprinciplesinWestofEnglandJointSpatial continue tobeacoreaspectofthelocalplanwhichwillconsistent Bristol LocalPlanReview: richness ofwildlife; recreational value; a fifth of the

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Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft Local Green Space in Neighbourhood Plans of Local Neighbourhood Plans in the city include their own designations for Green Space. This Local Plan review does not make further proposals plans. Local Green Space designations within the boundaries of those it may be necessary to install buildings for changing facilities to allow for changing facilities to allow it may be necessary to install buildings Examples of other acceptable ancillary the continued use of the space. in parks; appropriate parking development may include play equipment a Local Green Space or; appropriate footpaths facilities to facilitate the use of through a space. and cycle paths to enhance accessibility recreational value to the community. It is acknowledged that some It is acknowledged that some recreational value to the community. enhance the use of the space. For example, development may be required to Although Local Green Spaces should be in reasonably close proximity to the the proximity to in reasonably close should be Local Green Spaces Although they are publically mean that does not necessarily they serve, this community normally readily visible from owned. However, they are accessible or publically space set out in national and meet the definition of open the public domain planning policy. serve and offer a unique and irreplaceable provision to that community. that community. provision to and irreplaceable offer a unique serve and They are also considered to be demonstrably special to the community they they the community special to to be demonstrably also considered They are 10.9 Ancillary development of a proportional scale that supports the function and scale that supports the function and Ancillary development of a proportional may be acceptable provided it does not have a role of the Local Green Space a whole. harmful impact on the space as Policy text retained as open space. as Local Green Space will be Land identified Green Space’s characteristics, results in harm to the Local Development that role will not be permitted. appearance or 10.10 Spaces are recognised as significant because of their Many Local Green Explanation

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94 Green Infrastructure Explanation Draft PolicyGI2:ReservedOpenSpace impact onthespaceasawhole. Ancillary developmentofaproportionalscalethatsupportsthefunctionandrole Reserved OpenSpacewillnotbepermittedunlessitcandemonstratedthat: Development whichwouldresultinthelossofallorpartlandidentifiedas a text Policy 10.14 10.13 10.12 10.11 ii. i.

(Retained PolicyDM16‘Openspaceforrecreation’). loss, measuredagainstthelocalplan’sstandardsforopenspaceprovision A deficiencyofopenspaceprovisionwouldnotbecreatedthroughits The reservedopenspaceisnolongerrequiredforitsfunction;and

As withLocalGreenSpace,itisacknowledgedthat someformofdevelopment The localplan’sstandardsforopenspaceprovisionseektoensureminimum Any developmentproposalsthatwouldresultinthelossorreductionof Whilst notallopenspacehasthecharacteristicsofspeciallyprotectedLocal open spacemaybeacceptableasindicatedinthe policy. supporting ancillarydevelopmentforthecontinued orimproveduseofthe may berequiredtoenhancethefunctionof openspace.Therefore pitches andvenuesarelocatedwhatfurther provisionsareneeded. sets outsrequirementsforsportsfacilitiesacross thecity,wherecriticalsports which providesfurtherinformation.Additionally, Bristol’sPlayingPitchStrategy the city.Theyaredrawnfromcouncil’sParksandGreenSpacesStrategy quality, quantityandaccessstandardsforpublicallyaccessibleopenspacein open spacepurpose. proposal anddemonstrateclearlywhythespaceisnolongerneededforan Reserved OpenSpacethroughdevelopmentwillberequiredtofullyjustifythe reviewed throughanynewneighbourhoodplans. consider andreviewtheapproachtoopenspacesintheirareas.ReservedOpen as ReservedOpenSpace.Thepolicyapproachalsoallowslocalcommunitiesto These openspaceshavecurrentpublicvalueandareproposedtobedesignated considered appropriateforproportionatepolicyprotectioninthelocalplan. Green Space,thecitycontainsnumerousopenspacesofimportancethatare Bristol LocalPlanReview:DraftPoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) city pleaseseetheseparate OpenSpacedocumentofthisconsultation. For detailedproposalsfor LocalGreenSpaceandReservedOpen acrossthe

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Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft highest quality and forms part of a scarce resource of such land at the national level. at the national level. highest quality and forms part of a scarce resource of such land land and towards National planning policy steers development away from high quality poorer quality land. most versatile agricultural land in the city. Feed Bristol, the Avon Wildlife Trust’s Wildlife Trust’s most versatile agricultural land in the city. Feed Bristol, the Avon as being of the community food growing project is located here. The soil is regarded for recreation, leisure, community use, townscape, landscape and visual use, townscape, landscape and visual for recreation, leisure, community amenity quality. Draft Policies GI1-GI2, Bristol contains a range of smaller open spaces which a range of smaller open spaces which Draft Policies GI1-GI2, Bristol contains for a particular open space role. These are often have localised importance designated, or are integrated into existing typically too small to be separately can have an important role and value developments. However, such spaces green amenity areas within housing estates or along the roadside. within housing estates or along green amenity areas of smaller spaces that may be considered to be locally important in terms of of in terms to be locally important be considered spaces that may of smaller significance to the visual the area. These spaces may have the character of an integral part of the built environment, be amenity of the surrounding to the local community. or have a recreational function formal street layout into development and may include landscaping incorporated This type of space Stapleton allotments and holdings are recognised as having amongst the best and the best and Stapleton allotments and holdings are recognised as having amongst Supplementing the proposed designated Open Spaces in the city is a variety the city is a variety Open Spaces in designated the proposed Supplementing 10.17 10.15 permitted. role of the land Ancillary developments which directly support the food growing will be acceptable where they are consistent with other policies. The Stapleton allotments and holdings are designated as Local Green Space in Green Space in The Stapleton allotments and holdings are designated as Local use and will recognition of its special importance for food growing and community be retained as open space. will not be Development proposals which are inconsistent with this role Policy Text where the space is locally important for recreation and leisure use or townscape for recreation and leisure use or townscape where the space is locally important and visual amenity. Policy text open space will not be permitted the loss of incidental Development involving

Draft Policy GI4: Stapleton Allotments and Holdings – Food Growing Allotments and Holdings – Food Growing Draft Policy GI4: Stapleton Local Green Space Explanation 10.16 Local Green Spaces and Reserved Open Spaces identified by In addition to the

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96 Green Infrastructure Food systems ThepolicyapproachreflectsDraftPolicyGI1‘Local GreenSpace’. 10.18 Explanation Diagram 10.1:Stapleton allotmentsandholdings 10.20 10.19 The issuesoffoodproduction,qualityandsecurity impactdirectlyonthehealthand The currentlocalplansafeguardslandattheallotmentsandsmallholdingsfor (March 2011). Plan forBristol(December 2013)basedonthefindingsof‘WhoFeedsBristol’ support theworkof BristolFoodPolicyCouncilwhichproducedaGood Food City Council,stakeholdersandresidentsinthecity. BristolCityCouncilcontinuesto wellbeing ofcurrentandfuturegenerations areimportantconcernstoBristol Plan andLocalTransportprocesses. and ridewithinthewiderM32corridorisbeingconsideredaspartofJointSpatial safeguarding designationisnolongerproposedaspartofthelocalplanreview.Park be incompatiblewiththeoverridingimportanceofareaforfoodgrowing, potential developmentasaparkandridesite.Asanextensiveparkingareawould Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft Retained Policy BCS9 ‘Green infrastructure’ Retained Policy DM19 ‘Development and nature conservation’ Retained Policy DM15 ‘Green infrastructure provision’ Retained Policy DM17 ‘Development involving existing green infrastructure’

Draft Policy HW1 ‘Pollution control and water quality’ and Retained Policy DM35 and water quality’ and Retained Policy DM35 Draft Policy HW1 ‘Pollution control In terms of food manufacturing, processing and distribution, the local plan will processing and distribution, the local plan will In terms of food manufacturing, and water quality’ will continue to protect Draft Policy HW1 ‘Pollution control Retained Policy DM29 ‘Design of new buildings’ expects proposals for new new buildings’ expects proposals for new Retained Policy DM29 ‘Design of Retained Policy DM15 ‘Green infrastructure provision’ expects new residential expects new residential DM15 ‘Green infrastructure provision’ Retained Policy The special quality of soils and importance for food growing of land at Stapleton Stapleton of land at for food growing and importance quality of soils The special the multi-functional role BCS9 ‘Green infrastructure’ recognises Retained Policy areas which can include food related industries. areas which can include food related existing uses, which can include food manufacturing and processing, from the food manufacturing and processing, from the existing uses, which can include impact of pollution from new development; to ensure that development sensitive to pollution ‘Noise mitigation’ will continue may undermine the future viability of industrial is not located in areas where it continue to provide a context for the maintenance of a stock of industrial and the maintenance of a stock of industrial and continue to provide a context for distribution land within the city; development to incorporate opportunities for green infrastructure such as green for green infrastructure such as green development to incorporate opportunities which could be used for food growing. The roofs, green walls and green decks in the local plan will help to ensure new approach to internal space standards to store food and to prepare and eat meals; homes will have sufficient room form part of the city’s green infrastructure; within the built up areas they will be the built up areas they will be city’s green infrastructure; within form part of the community value; Open Space reflecting their identified as Reserved opportunities for local food be designed and located to facilitate development to growing; allotments/holdings will be recognised and protected (Draft Policy GI4 ‘Stapleton Policy GI4 ‘Stapleton protected (Draft be recognised and will allotments/holdings Green Space’); Holdings – Food Growing Local Allotments and in food production. Allotments infrastructure, including its role of the city’s green maintain a healthy ecosystem and link the city’s wildlife networks with the wider with the wider maintain a healthy ecosystem and link the city’s wildlife networks area. documents and Through the policies in the local plan and supplementary planning insects as part frameworks, the council will secure species beneficial to pollinating of the required green infrastructure in development proposals. Pollinating insects food Bees and other pollinating species are vital to our biodiversity and habitats aim to production. The local plan’s policies for nature conservation and

quality and food security as part of this local plan review: as part of this food security quality and The council will continue to have regard to matters related to food production, food food to food production, to matters related to have regard will continue The council 10.21

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98 Green Infrastructure Retained policies 10.22 Policy DM16:OpenSpaceforRecreation Policy DM15:GreenInfrastructureProvision Policy BCS9:GreenInfrastructure Policy DM19:DevelopmentandNatureConservation Policy DM17:Developmentinvolvingexistinggreeninfrastructure The followingpoliciesintheexistinglocalplanareproposedtoberetained. Definesastrategicgreeninfrastructurenetworkwhich willbemaintained,

Bristol LocalPlanReview: (development isacceptable). or nearsitesofnatureconservation value. species, featuresetc. replacement, generallyingreaternumbers. developments. and developmentrequirementswherenewopenspaceiscreatedaspartof should besought. new development. the policyaimsoflocalplan. of anadoptedDevelopmentPlanDocumentorisnecessary,onbalance,toachieve protected andenhanced. Green infrastructuredesign orplacementtohavenatureconservationvalue ifon Take opportunitiestoconnectsites/featureson site toWildlifeNetwork. Mitigation onsite,thenoffsite. Requirement forappropriatesurveyandassessment ofimpactsuponhabitats, Where somelossoftreescannotbeavoided,thepolicyrequirestheir Protects importanttreesandotherlandscapefeatures. Protects importantfeaturesoftheurbanlandscape. Sets outstandardsforminimumquality,accessandquantityofopenspace Trees shouldbeprovided–rangeofcircumstancesandsettingswhenthey Water featuresprovidedshouldbesustainable. Statutory allotmentsrequiredindevelopmentofroughly350–400dwellings. Food growingspaceinallresidentialdevelopment. Connect andenhancestrategicGreenInfrastructureNetwork. Green Infrastructureprovidedshouldbemultifunctional. Sets outhowneworenhancedgreeninfrastructureshouldbeprovidedthrough Loss ofgreeninfrastructurewillonlybeacceptablewhereitisallowedforaspart Maintain andenhancethe connectivityandfunctionofwildlifecorridors No harmtoSNCI’s. Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft Requires development in Bristol City Centre to include an element of green of green Requires development in Bristol City Centre to include an element Where applicable, requires development to contribute to the delivery of a of a Where applicable, requires development to contribute to the delivery Development of sites bordering the Totterdown Basin area will be expected to the Totterdown Basin area will be expected to Development of sites bordering Sets out how development adjacent to waterways in central Bristol is expected to waterways in central Bristol is expected Sets out how development adjacent Open culverted or piped waterways where feasible. Open culverted or piped waterways Avoid loss of waterways. and leisure role of waterways. Take opportunity to enhance recreation Public connections maintained/enhanced/created (for walking, cycling & (for walking, cycling & Public connections maintained/enhanced/created in vicinity of development site. Connect waterways to public realm and banks. Protect nature conservation of waterways Prevents development of gardens where it would harm the character and harm the character and of gardens where it would Prevents development Generally prevents private gardens being developed. Generally prevents No harm to RIGS. No harm infrastructure where possible as an integral part of its design. continuous walking and cycling route with green infrastructure through the St. through the St. continuous walking and cycling route with green infrastructure Paul’s area. complement its enhancement as a fully accessible natural green space with a space with a complement its enhancement as a fully accessible natural green through wildlife function, including provision of pedestrian and cycle links the area. to preserve and enhance the existing biodiversity and sustainable drainage of the biodiversity and sustainable drainage of the to preserve and enhance the existing waterway. maintenance) adjacent to waterways. appropriate; where improved urban design would result; for house extensions. improved urban design would appropriate; where area. appearance of an

densities are circumstances – where higher Allows for development in specified

Policy BCAP25: Green infrastructure in city centre developments Policy BCAP24: The St. Paul’s Green Link Policy BCAP23: Totterdown Basin enhancement Policy BCAP23: Totterdown Basin Policy BCAP22: Habitat preservation, enhancement and creation on waterways Policy BCAP22: Habitat preservation, Policy DM22: Development Adjacent to Waterways Policy DM22: Development Policy DM21: Development of Private Gardens Policy DM21: Development Policy DM20: Regional Important Geological Sites Important Geological Regional Policy DM20:

Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 11 100 Transport Draft PolicyT1:Developmentandtransportprinciples 11. Transport of disabled people. Developments willbeexpected tomakeappropriateprovisionforthe transportneeds The needsofdisabled people willbeconsideredwithinalldevelopment proposals. traffic andparkingis carefully integratedtoproducealiveableenvironment. shaped bytheneedsof pedestrians,cyclistsandpublictransportusers andwhereroad as excessivevolumes,fumesandnoise.Proposals shouldcreateplacesandstreets walkable streetsandreduceasfarpossible thenegativeimpactsofvehiclessuch Developments shouldbedesignedandlocated toensuretheprovisionofsafe, cycling andpublictransport. minimise theneedtotravelbyprivatecarand maximiseopportunitiesforwalking, locations andalongorclosetomainpublictransport routes.Proposalsshould achieved, withmoreintensive,higherdensity mixedusedevelopmentataccessible Development proposalswillbelocatedwhere sustainabletravelpatternscanbe text Policy 11.7 11.6 11.5 11.4 11.3 11.2 11.1 Draft PolicyT1setsoutthetransportdevelopmentprinciplesforconsiderationinall The proposedpoliciesinthisdraftlocalplandealwiththeinterfacebetween The objectivesofthestrategywillbeachievedbyanumberoutcomesandactions. The BristolTransportStrategyfocusestheJointLocalPlandowntocity The JointTransportStudyVisionandrecommendationshavebeentakeninto The WestofEnglandCouncilshaveproducedaJointTransportStudytoprovide The planningandtransportapproachtothecityiscoordinated:BristolLocalPlan cycling andtheuseofpublictransport. minimise theneedtotravelespeciallybycarandmaximiseopportunitiesforwalking, new proposalsfordevelopment.Thispolicy,andtheapproachtourbanliving,aim cycle parkingatofficesandthegrowingrequirementsforelectricvehiclecharging. transport schemesandaddresstheapproachtoparkinginresidentialdevelopment, provide forsafeguardingofanyroutesthatmayneedtobekeptavailable development andtransportmatters.Theysetoutgeneralprinciples, and objectiveswillinformthelocalplan. The finalisedBristolTransportStrategywillbepublishedin2019anditsproposals the CityCouncil’svisionandambitionfortransportincityupto2036. level. Thedraftstrategywasissuedforconsultationin2018.documentsetsout consultation inearly2019. account intheupdateofJointLocalTransportPlan,whichwassubjectpublic challenges onthenetworkaswelllongertermgrowth. England to2036andbeyond.Thestudyaddressesthecombinedimpactofcurrent direction forthelong-termdevelopmentoftransportsysteminWest the linkedobjectives. and theJointLocalTransportPlanwillserveascomplementarydocumentstodeliver Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft for rail infrastructure improvements. Existing transport facilities such as transport Existing transport facilities such as transport for rail infrastructure improvements. where required. depots will also be safeguarded routes which could be critical in developing infrastructure to widen transport developing infrastructure to widen transport routes which could be critical in for development. This policy will include some choice and realise opportunities as well as new proposals contained within the identified in the current local plan JLTP4 transport programme. sites and associated land which are required The policy will also safeguard railway A number of potential transport proposals are the subject of ongoing technical subject of ongoing technical transport proposals are the A number of potential a policy which identifies and protects any studies. The local plan will include are optimised. Within a framework of maximum car parking standards set out in of maximum car parking standards set out in are optimised. Within a framework development the Parking Standards Schedule (Retained Policy DM23 ‘Transport the appropriate management’), Draft Policy T3 sets out the approach to determine level, design and management of parking provision for new developments. the delivery of high quality places by ensuring an appropriate level of parking by ensuring an appropriate level of parking the delivery of high quality places use of land is made and development densities provision whilst ensuring that efficient implement this policy. Appropriate and reasonable mitigations will be sought through through will be sought reasonable mitigations and this policy. Appropriate implement sustainable transport options. The of policy DM23 to improve the implementation of the proposal and the likely will relate to the size and density mitigation required network. impact on the transport The objective for the approach to car parking in residential development is to enable car parking in residential development is to enable The objective for the approach to Retained Policy DM23 ‘Transport development management’ will further help to help to will further management’ development Policy DM23 ‘Transport Retained Local car ownership levels; The type and mix of housing proposed; having The type of parking proposed and associated management arrangements, regard to the characteristics of the surrounding area; The standards set out in the Parking Standards Schedule; to employment The site’s accessibility by walking, cycling and public transport opportunities, services and other facilities; 11.9 11.8 iii. iv. v. i. ii. the following criteria: Policy text appropriate level of safe, New residential development will be expected to provide an and efficient use of land secure, accessible and usable car parking that makes effective design and proposed and is integral to the design of the development. The amount, on consideration of management of proposed car parking provision should be based residential development Draft Policy T3: Car and cycle parking provision for cycle parking provision for Draft Policy T3: Car and Draft Policy T2: Transport schemes Draft Policy

Explanation Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 11 102 Transport 11 Increasing thestaffcycleparkingstandardforB1officedevelopmentssupports 11.14 Draft PolicyT4:CycleparkingprovisionforB1officedevelopment Explanation Schedule. will beexpectedtoinaccordancewiththestandardsParkingStandards The provisionofcycleparkinginresidentialdevelopmentisapriorityand vi. Theavailabilityofandpotentialforcarclubsinthelocality; 11.13 11.12 11.11 11.10 vii. existing parkingmanagementschemesinthearea. The availabilityofon-streetparkinginthevicinitysitetakingintoaccount Cycling hasbecomeanincreasinglypopularmode oftransportinthecity,doubling Car clubsofferameansofreducingtheneedforcarownershipwithindevelopment The typeofparkingproposedandassociatedmanagementarrangementswillbe In respondingtotheapproachinthispolicy,lowercarparkingprovisionthan convenient forallemployees. need toaccommodatehigher levelsofcycleparkinginorderforcycling tobe currently hashighlevels ofcyclingtowork.Newofficedevelopmentswill therefore recent investmentinsegregatedcycleroutesand encouragescyclingtowork.Bristol developments areupliftedtoonespaceper50m². it isproposedthattheminimumcycleparkingstandards forstaffB1office cycling facilitiesacrossthecity.Toaccommodate thegrowthincommutingbybicycle, in useoverthelast10years.Thishasbeensupported bysignificantinvestmentin the appropriatelevelandformofparkingrequired. and theirexistingorproposedavailabilitywillbetakenintoaccountwhenassessing pressures resultingfromadjoininguses. might needtobeconsidered,especiallywherethesitecouldaffectedbyparking flexible andspaceefficientmanner.Appropriateparkingmanagementarrangements allows forvariationsofcarownershipbetweenhouseholdsandprovidesparkingina Incorporating anelementofcommunalunallocatedparkingwithinthedevelopment Designed-in on-streetparkingtendstobewellusedandmakesefficientuseofland. unlikely tomakeefficientuseoflandorprovidegenuinelyusableparkingspace. critical tothedeterminationofanappropriatelevelprovision.Garagesare highway. surrounding areasinamannerwhichcouldharmthesafeandconvenientuseof locations orwhereparkingdemandmayarisewhichcouldoverspillintothe conditions. Levelsclosertothemaximummaybenecessaryinlessaccessible in accessiblelocationsprovideditisconsistentwiththemaintenanceofsaferoad maximum levelssetoutintheparkingstandardsschedulewilloftenbeappropriate Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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are environments office that fact the reflects standard parking cycle Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft new proposed requirements for provision of electric vehicle charging points contained within the within the requirements for provision of electric vehicle charging points contained local plan’s Parking Standards Schedule. designed to enable charging of plug-in and other ultra-low emission vehicles in safe, vehicles in safe, designed to enable charging of plug-in and other ultra-low emission accessible and convenient locations. policy wording set growing to meet changing transport requirements. Therefore, the replace the existing out below applies in respect of all relevant development. It will emissions from the vehicles already on the UK’s roads and drive the uptake of zero the uptake of zero emissions from the vehicles already on the UK’s roads and drive a ban on the emission cars, vans and trucks. In 2017 the UK government announced process provides a sale of all new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2040. The planning infrastructure. mechanism to assist in the delivery of the electric vehicle recharging should be National planning policy indicates that applications for development be ultra-low emission by 2030 as part of plans to make the UK the best place in the best place in be ultra-low emission by 2030 as part of plans to make the UK plans to reduce the world to build and own electric vehicles. Its strategy includes increased demand for space arising from commuting by bicycle. increased demand for space arising becoming more densely occupied, with one member of staff per 14m² now common. with one member of staff per 14m² now common. becoming more densely occupied, reflects increasing occupancy levels of offices and the The level of provision proposed extended offices. design of new or into the storage and drying facilities. The policy proposes that those facilities are incorporated incorporated facilities are proposes that those The policy and drying facilities. storage The need for infrastructure for electric and other ultra-low emissions vehicles is vehicles is The need for infrastructure for electric and other ultra-low emissions In July 2018 the government set out its ambition to see at least half of new cars to half of new cars to In July 2018 the government set out its ambition to see at least Increased use of cycles also generates associated need for facilities such as showers, as showers, for facilities such need also generates associated use of cycles Increased 1 shower per 1,000m² gross floor area; 1 shower per 1,000m² gross floor 1 locker per cycle space. For staff - one space per 50m² of gross floor area; per 50m² of gross floor For staff - one space space per 1,000m². For visitors - one

11.18 11.17 11.15 storage and drying facilities should be provided for cyclists including: storage and drying facilities should Cycle parking provision and associated facilities should be designed to a high quality quality should be designed to a high and associated facilities Cycle parking provision Adequate changing, shower, requirements of staff and visitors. which meets the Policy text or more will be expected to meet or (Use Class B1) of 200m² Office developments parking of: standards for secure cycle exceed the minimum

Draft Policy T5: Provision of infrastructure for electric and other of infrastructure for electric and other Draft Policy T5: Provision low emission vehicles 11.16 The Explanation

Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 11 104 Transport Explanation Non-residential development Residential development development willbeexpectedtomeetthefollowingcriteria: emission vehiclesintothedesignandlayoutofdevelopment.Theproposed the provisionofinfrastructuretoenablechargingelectricorotherultra-low generate vehiclemovementsorownershipwillbeexpectedtointegrate Development proposalswhichincludeparkingfacilitiesorwillbelikelyto text Policy 11.19 ii. i. v. iv. iii. ii. i. the taxispaceswillbeexpectedtoincludeactive chargingfacilities. In majornon-residentialdevelopmentwhere provision isrequiredfortaxiwaiting, ultra-low vehicles,andpassiveprovisionisrequired forallremainingbays. of thosebaysarerequiredtoprovideactivecharging facilitiesforelectricorother ultra-low vehicles.Where10ormorecarparkingbaysareprovided,atleast20% should beinstalledtoenableprovisionofchargingfacilitiesforelectricorother In allnon-residentialdevelopmentsproviding1ormorecarparkingspaces,ducting Emission vehiclestooccursafely. infrastructure toenabletheonstreetchargingofelectricorotherUltra-Low proposal, thedesignandlayoutofdevelopmentwillbeexpectedtoincorporate In circumstanceswhereoffstreetparkingisnotprovidedwithinadevelopment enable dedicatedspacesfortheclubwithactivechargingfacilities. expected tofacilitatetheprovisionofanelectricorultra-lowemissioncarclub,and In additionto(i)(iii)above,proposalswith100dwellingsormorewillbe point forevery10carspacesprovided. expected toprovideatleastonerapidchargingpointclusteredwithafast In additionto(i)and(ii)above,proposalswith100ormoredwellingswillbe spaces canbeactivatedasdemandincreases. provision forallremainingspaceswiththelayoutofcarparkensuringthat 20% ofcarspaceswillbeexpectedtoincludeactivechargingfacilities,andpassive For residentialdevelopmentwithcommunaloffstreetparkingprovision,atleast be expectedtohavepassiveprovision. expected tohaveactivechargingfacilities,andtheremaining80%ofdwellingswill In majordevelopments(10dwellingsormore)atleast20%ofdwellingswillbe to includeinfrastructuresuitableforchargingelectricorotherultra-lowvehicles. All individualdwellingswithoneormorededicatedparkingspaceswillbeexpected Electric vehiclecharging infrastructureshouldbeprovidedinaccordance withthe vehicles andalsoimprove airquality. intended toenableincreased choiceintermsoftheownershipandusage ofelectric standards setoutinthis draftpolicy.Theimplementationofthis policy is Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) Transport 105 11

Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft Supports development in the Old City where it would not increase the levels of City where it would not increase the levels of Supports development in the Old Applies parking standards set out in policy DM23. Ensures that development protects, provides or connects to Greenways. Ensures that development protects, Protects and enhances the function and amenity of public rights of way. Protects and enhances the function and loading facilities in accordance Makes provision of parking, servicing Provides criteria for assessing proposals to ensure development is acceptable in to ensure development is acceptable in Provides criteria for assessing proposals of car parking provision will be expected. general traffic entering the neighbourhood. transport terms. with standards. where appropriate in Bristol City Centre, a significantly lower level Sets out that,

proposed to be retained. requiring active provision will increase. provision will increase. requiring active underlying infrastructure (e.g. capacity in the connection to the local electricity to the local electricity in the connection (e.g. capacity infrastructure underlying to parking as well as cabling board, electricity distribution network and distribution of a charge point at a future the simple installation and activation spaces) to enable date. use from the outset whilst passive provision requires the provision of necessary provision of necessary requires the passive provision the outset whilst use from The draft policies above will be supported by the following existing policies which are supported by the following existing policies which are The draft policies above will be As the market share of electric vehicles increases, the percentage of properties the percentage of properties of electric vehicles increases, As the market share Active provision is where parking spaces are fully wired and connected, ready to ready to and connected, are fully wired parking spaces is where Active provision Policy BCAP29: Car and cycle parking Policy DM25: Greenways traffic in the heart of Bristol City Centre Policy BCAP26: Old City - Reducing Policy DM23: Transport Development Management Policy DM23: Transport Development 11.22 11.21 11.20 Retained policies

Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 12 106 Community Facilities Retained policies 12. 12.3 12.2 12.1 Policy DM6:PublicHouses Policy DM5:ProtectionofCommunityFacilities Policy BCS12:CommunityFacilities Community Facilities The followingpoliciesintheexistinglocalplanareproposedtoberetained. The existingpoliciesofthelocalplancontinuetoprovideanupdateframework Development hasanimportantroletoplayinsupportingcommunitiesthroughthe support, retainandenhancetheprovisionforcommunityfacilitiesinBristol. need forneworenhancedprovision. pressure onexistingcommunityservicesandfacilitiesoftencreatesadditional provision orprotectionofnecessarycommunityfacilities.Developmentitselfplaces

Bristol LocalPlanReview: diverse rangeofpublichousesexistinthelocality. potential foralternativeprovision. made. that thereisnolongeraneedtoretaintheuseorwherealternativeprovision Protects thearchitecturalcharacterofpublichouses. Prevents thelossofpublichousesunlessbusinessisnolongerviableora Protects communityfacilitiessubjecttoassessmentofimportance,suitabilityand Existing communityfacilitiesshouldberetained,unlessitcandemonstrated Sets outconsiderationsforlocatinganddesigningnewcommunityfacilities. Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) Climate Change and Sustainability 107 13

) emissions. 2 Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft process if the best outcome against these commitments is going to be achieved. process if the best outcome against these commitments is going change, that new development is designed to cope with new climatic conditions and is designed to cope with new climatic conditions and change, that new development year round that our buildings and external environment are capable of maintaining as mechanical comfort and wellbeing without the need to retrofit measures such cooling which increase energy demand and carbon dioxide (CO likely that zero carbon can be delivered as an integral aspect of new development as an integral aspect of new development likely that zero carbon can be delivered that is both feasible and viable. out a route to zero carbon development. clean energy. As such, it is appropriate now for future development to aim to be zero now for future development to aim to be zero clean energy. As such, it is appropriate look to development proposals building in zero carbon. The policies in this section this is taken into account at the earliest concept carbon as an assumption so that acquisition. By making this assumption, it is more stage and in the economics of land to create an urban environment that can adapt to the higher temperatures and more more to the higher temperatures and environment that can adapt to create an urban the plan period and beyond. New events that are expected over extreme weather will be comfortable to inhabit for need to ensure that buildings development will their lifetime. the climate system, linked to human activity, Bristol already experiences higher already experiences higher linked to human activity, Bristol the climate system, than it did a decade ago. This trend more severe weather events temperatures and are beyond. In a context where we over the plan period and is expected to continue our needs, it will be important delivery of new homes to meet proposing sustained This policy aims to ensure that new development mitigates its impact on climate development mitigates its impact on climate This policy aims to ensure that new the start of the design Mitigation and adaptation should be considered together from The policies in this section address these issues of local and global importance and set these issues of local and global importance and set The policies in this section address Bristol City Council is progressing towards enabling the city to be run entirely on towards enabling the city to be run entirely on Bristol City Council is progressing Climate change is both a local and a global issue. As a consequence of changes to changes to of issue. As a consequence local and a global change is both a Climate Climate Change and Sustainability Change Climate zero carbon development’); Policy CCS2 ‘Towards Policy CCS2 ‘Towards passive ventilation and cooling and passive solar design (Draft carbon heat networks (Draft Policy CCS2 ‘Towards zero carbon development’); carbon heat networks (Draft Policy CCS2 ‘Towards zero carbon The use of renewable and low-carbon energy supply systems and connection to low and connection to low The use of renewable and low-carbon energy supply systems thermal insulation, of thermal insulation, High standards of energy efficiency including optimal levels 13.4 13.5 13.3 13.2 13.1

to meeting targets to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. zero carbon, through Development should mitigate climate change, working towards measures including: Policy text to climate change, and Development should contribute to both mitigating and adapting 13.

Draft Policy CCS1: Climate change, sustainable design change, sustainable design Draft Policy CCS1: Climate and construction

Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 13 108 Climate Change and Sustainability Explanation Building RegulationsApprovedDocumentG. of nomorethan110litresperpersonday ascalculatedusingthemethodologyin Development ofnewhomeswillbeexpected to achieveawaterefficiencystandard Water Efficiency compliance withDraftPoliciesCCS1-CCS4willbeencouraged. relevant, thevoluntaryuseofmethodssuchasPassivHauscertificationtosupport available coveringarangeofdevelopmenttypes,includingnewhomes.Where There areanumberofothersustainabledesignstandardsandmethodsthat “Excellent” ratingwillbesought. units, aBREEAMforCommunitiesassessmentwillberequired.A For residentialormixedusedevelopmentconsistingofmorethan200 BREEAM “Excellent”ratingwillbeexpected. For majornon-residentialdevelopment,aBREEAMassessmentwillberequired.A Sustainable DesignStandards targets toreducecarbondioxideemissionsbymeansoftheabovemeasures. contribute tomitigatingclimatechange,adaptitsimpactsandmeeting New developmentshoulddemonstratethroughSustainabilityStatementshowitwould These measuresshouldbeintegratedintothedesignofnewdevelopment. Development shouldadapttoclimatechangethroughmeasuresincluding: layout, andfacilitatefuturerefurbishment. The designshouldbesufficientlyflexibleandadaptabletoenablechangesofuseor

13.6 Building-level adaptationstoprovideforthecomfortofoccupiersoverlifetime Site-level adaptations,relatingtositelayout,orientation,massingandtheuseof Forms ofdevelopmentwhichencouragewalking,cyclingandtheusepublic The efficientuseofnaturalresourcesinnewbuildings(DraftPolicyCCS4‘Resource (Draft PolicyCCS3‘Adaptationtoachangingclimate’). of thedevelopment,takingaccountanticipatedchangesinlocalclimate green infrastructure(DraftPolicyCCS3‘Adaptationtoachangingclimate’); transport insteadofjourneysbyprivatecar. efficient andlowimpactconstruction’); In ordertodemonstratecompliancewiththispolicy, SustainabilityStatements design andthe approachtogreeninfrastructure. should showhowthemeasures proposedformanintegralpartofthe in policiesLPCC1to CC4. Theapplicationdrawingsandsupportinginformation to mitigatingandadapting toclimatechangecoveringthefullrangeof issues setout planning applications.These statementsshouldsetoutacomprehensive approach proportionate tothescale ofdevelopmentproposedshouldbesubmitted with Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) Climate Change and Sustainability 109 13

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development as defined is development major policy, this of Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft purposes the ‘Carbon Offsetting in the West of England Authorities’ (CSE); ‘Carbon Offsetting in the West of England Authorities’ (CSE); ‘An evidence based strategy for delivering zero carbon heat in Bristol’ ‘West of England Cost of Carbon Reductions study’ (CSE/Currie Brown); Brown); ‘West of England Cost of Carbon Reductions study’ (CSE/Currie Home Quality Mark (HQM) Design (LEED) Leadership in Energy and Environmental AECB Carbonlite Programme (Element Energy). (Element Energy).

PassivHaus to off-site carbon offsetting (‘allowable solutions’), along with the selection of selection of to off-site carbon offsetting (‘allowable solutions’), along with the carbon development sustainable heating and cooling systems, can help to deliver zero in Bristol. contributions efficiency measures, on-site renewable energy generation and financial carbon into their consideration of scheme viability. carbon into their consideration requirements for energy use in new development: in new and existing buildings is consistent with West of England Joint Spatial Plan consistent with West of England Joint Spatial Plan in new and existing buildings is energy and is key to meeting city’s commitments on policy in relation to sustainable development is encouraged to be zero carbon. carbon reduction. As such, all new proposals, developers should build achieving zero At the inception of development exceeding 1,000m² of other floorspace. more dwellings or development applicants and design teams in integrating sustainability into the design of residential into the design of residential teams in integrating sustainability applicants and design include: buildings. These will ensure that development engages thoroughly with issues of sustainable design design issues of sustainable with engages thoroughly that development will ensure by a licensed assessor. The Assessments should be completed and construction. unless they are replaced by any should be used where relevant BREEAM methods approved by the local planning of sustainability which is such national measure authority. The studies (all due for publication in 2019) set out how a combination of energy of energy The studies (all due for publication in 2019) set out how a combination A number of studies have been carried out to explore appropriate planning planning A number of studies have been carried out to explore appropriate Achieving zero carbon development in relation to heating, cooling, lighting and power in relation to heating, cooling, lighting and power Achieving zero carbon development There are a number of assessment and ratings schemes available that can assist available that can assist of assessment and ratings schemes There are a number The assessment of major development against national sustainability methodologies sustainability methodologies national development against of major The assessment 13.8 13.7 13.12 13.11 13.10

Draft Policy CCS2: Towards zero carbon development Draft Policy CCS2: Towards 13.9 For

Sustainable Design Standards Sustainable Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 13 110 Climate Change and Sustainability has beenmet sustainablyassetout below. Statement to demonstratethatthe residualheat/cooling demandforthedevelopment demonstrate thatthePassivHaus standardcanbeachievedandfor the Sustainability not berequiredandit will besufficienttosubmitthetechnicalinformationrequired to Allowable Solutionswill notneedtobemet.Inthesecases,afullEnergy Strategywill reduction targetsabove relatingtoenergyefficiencymeasures,on-siterenewablesand Where buildingsareproposedtobecertified PassivHausstandard,the%CO PassivHaus buildings over aperiodof30years. residual CO The financialcontributionrequiredwillbeequivalent tothecostofmitigating offsetting measuressuchas: measures havebeenmet,theremainingemissionreductionswillbemetbycarbon Once on-siteCO Carbon offsetting:financialcontributionsandotherallowablesolutions regulated CO renewable energywillbeinstalledwherefeasible,aimingfora20%reductionin measures, heating/coolingsystemshavebeenselectedsustainablyandthaton-site energy demandhasbeenreducedtothelowestpracticallevelusingefficiency for thefullCO Where existingbuildingsarebeingconvertedintonewusesanditisnotfeasible its SustainabilityStatementhowtheserequirementswillbemet. New developmentshoulddemonstratethroughanEnergyStrategysetoutaspartof offsetting assetoutbelow. in itsremainingregulatedandunregulatedemissionsthroughtheuseofcarbon After applyingonsitemeasures,developmentisexpectedtoachievea100%reduction Development willbeexpectedtoachieve: Development willbeexpectedto: Energy useinnewdevelopment text Policy

A minimum10%reductioninregulatedCO Meet anyoutstandingreductioninresidualemissionsthroughcarbonoffsetting. Maximise on-siterenewableenergygeneration;andthen Meet itsremainingheat/coolingdemandsustainably,assetoutbelow;then Minimise thedemandforheating,cooling,hotwater,lightingandpowerthrough Agreeing acceptabledirectlylinkedornear-site provision. Providing theresidualemissionreductionthroughafinancialcontributionto A minimum35%reductioninregulatedCO the Bristolarea;or renewable energy,low-carbonenergyandefficiencyschemeselsewherein energy efficiencymeasuresandon-siterenewablegeneration. measures; and energy efficiencymeasures;then Bristol LocalPlanReview: 2 emissionsoff-site,atarateof£95pertonne ofCO 2 emissionsonsiteandexceedingthiswheneverpossible. 2 emissionreductiontobemet,theEnergyStrategyshouldshowthat 2 reductionrequirementsforenergyefficiencyandrenewableenergy Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) 2 2 emissionsthroughacombinationof emissionsthroughenergyefficiency 2 thatwouldbeemitted 2

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emissions. 2 emissions that the development will generate after emissions that the development will generate after 2 emissions from energy use. The energy strategy should: 2 emissions associated with the remaining energy demand and the emissions associated with the remaining energy demand and the 2 Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft emissions. emissions. 2 2 Demonstrate how the incorporation of on-site renewable energy has been has been Demonstrate how the incorporation of on-site renewable energy residual Set out how carbon offsetting will be used to offset any remaining Set out the choice of heating and cooling systems and how these have been have been Set out the choice of heating and cooling systems and how these Set out the projected annual energy demands for heating, cooling, hot water, hot water, Set out the projected annual energy demands for heating, cooling, into account. energy efficiency and sustainable heating/cooling have been taken maximised to offset residual CO CO set out the CO % emissions saving that will be achieved. selected, and the residual CO lighting and power from the proposed development against the appropriate appropriate lighting and power from the proposed development against the with the associated baseline (current Building Regulations Part L standards), along CO

demands have been reduced via energy efficiency measures, and Show how these

Sustainability Statement submitted with the planning application, which should set out Sustainability Statement submitted with the planning application, measures to reduce CO Proposals for development should be accompanied by an energy strategy as part of the Proposals for development should be accompanied by an energy

heat network from the point of occupation; heat network from cooling/heating. and seasonal shading and green infrastructure; then and seasonal shading and green infrastructure; and then thermal mass and green and blue renewable heat or communal renewable/low-carbon heat. renewable heat or communal renewable/low-carbon development with a communal heating system which could connect in the future; a communal heating system development with Meet residual cooling load renewably, and consider opportunities for seasonal and consider opportunities for seasonal Meet residual cooling load renewably, massing, fixed, mobile orientation, built form, massing, fixed, mobile Minimise excessive solar gain through natural ventilation, diurnal cooling, placement of Maximise passive cooling through Elsewhere, employing sustainable alternatives to heat networks such as individual alternatives to heat networks such as individual Elsewhere, employing sustainable k or a new classified heat network or a new classified connection to an existing classified Where possible, networks will grow, designing that existing or proposed heat Where it is likely

13.13 New development will be expected to demonstrate that cooling systems have been to demonstrate that cooling systems have been New development will be expected following steps: designed in accordance with the selected in accordance with the following approach: selected in accordance the most sustainable heating and cooling systems have been selected. This should This should been selected. systems have and cooling sustainable heating the most of its as a whole, including the impact of the proposed system include consideration on greenhouse gas emissions. component materials been that heating systems have will be expected to demonstrate New development Heating and Cooling Systems and Cooling Heating Strategy that its Energy demonstrate through be expected to will New development Energy Use in New Development Explanation Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 13 112 Climate Change and Sustainability 32 ‘Classifiedheatnetworks’include thosebeingdevelopedbyBristolCityCouncil and 13.22 Heating andCoolingSystems PassivHaus Lowcarbonsourcesofheatingincludeenergyfromwasteprocessesandgasfired 13.15 13.21 13.20 13.19 13.18 13.17 13.16 13.14 Bristol CityCounciliscommittedtodeliveringheat networksthatwillbezerocarbon Bristol CityCounciloperatesheatnetworksinthecityandisactivelyexpandingthese. Renewable andlowcarbonheatingcoolingcanbedistributedviaheatnetworks. Prior tocommencementa‘pre-constructioncompliancecheck’completedby Proposals seekingtofollowthePassivHausroutecompliancesetoutinthis The appropriatebaselineatthetimeofwritingis2013BuildingRegulations Renewable sourcesofheatingandpowerincludeground,waterairsourceheat third partynetworksthat meetcertainrequirementsincluding: by 2050,and: strategy fordeliveringaffordable,secureandzerocarbonheatacrossthecity. Their developmentincombinationwithenergyefficiencyiscentraltothecouncil’s network andconnectionofawidernumberexistingbuildings. Connection ofnewdevelopmenttoheatnetworkssupportstheexpansion carbon sourceofheatingandcoolingtoexistingbuildingsnewdevelopment. can utiliseheatfromoneormoresources.Heatnetworksarekeytoprovidingalow- These cansupplysinglebuildings,groupsofbuildingsorlargepartsthecityand Quality ApprovedPassivHauscertificateforeachdwelling/buildingwillberequired. PassivHaus certifierwillberequiredandsecuredbycondition.Uponcompletiona demonstrating thatthePassivHausstandardcanbeachieved. policy willneedtobeaccompaniedbyfullPassivHausPlanningPackageoutputs by thecouncil. implementation ofthispolicywillbesetoutinfurtherguidancepublishedseparately Part L.IntheeventthatBuildingRegulationsareupdated,anychangein combined heatandpower. heating toprovideseasonalstorageofheat. provide coolingfromthegroundandwater.Insomecasesthiscanbecombinedwith thermal, biomassandwind(largesmallscale).Heatpumpscanalsobeusedto pumps, geothermalheat,andheatfromformermineworkings,photovoltaics,solar

Bristol LocalPlanReview: code ofpractice); fuel mix,carboncontentandprogressonmoving tozerocarbonheat. delivered viaheatnetworks. heat deliveredviaitsnetworks. Publishing anannualreportontheoperationof itsheatnetworksincludingthe Progressively increasingtheproportionofrenewable andverylowcarbonheat Producing astrategywithrollingforwardprojections, forthedecarbonisationof Compliance withappropriate technicalstandards(presentlytheCIBSE Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft They offer heat and/or cooling services at a fair and affordable price to the and affordable price to the and/or cooling services at a fair They offer heat and carbon content. reporting on their performance They provide annual They are powered by renewable/low carbon sources or are on a clear timeline and and on a clear timeline sources or are carbon powered by renewable/low They are in line with the council’s aspiration for the city to be run on entirely clean energy energy on entirely clean city to be run aspiration for the the council’s in line with by 2050; and carbon neutral by 2050 consumer; technology pathway towards decarbonising the heat provided by the energy centre centre by the energy the heat provided decarbonising pathway towards technology

designed to cope with the effects of climate change both now and in the future. designed to cope with the effects of climate change both now and ventilation/cooling require costly retrofit measures in the future, such as mechanical with a resulting increase in its energy requirements and CO of the refrigerants used will be taken into account. pumps. hot water heating, specifically heat electric vehicles and significantly over the next two decades due to the transition to electric space and the increased use of heat pumps. For these reasons non-renewable set out in this policy. water heating is excluded from the approach to heating systems gas. The Government expects the carbon intensity of electricity to fall below that of carbon intensity of electricity to fall below that of gas. The Government expects the the continued decarbonisation of mains electricity is gas by or before 2025. However, on all power generation from unabated coal ceasing not guaranteed and is predicated renewable power generating capacity in the UK, to by 2025, a significant increase in a shift from gas to renewable electric space and displace fossil fuel generation, and renewables. The existing heat network must be proportional to the heat demand of must be proportional to the heat demand of renewables. The existing heat network therefore able to serve it. the proposed development and in coal generation and increase in wind and is generated and specifically a reduction gap between the carbon intensity of electricity and solar PV generation has closed the classified heat network as set out above. to meet the requirements for a requirements for energy efficiency and on-site count as appropriate towards policy floorspace. In these cases a new than 100 homes or 10,000m² would provide more heat to establish whether a new study should be undertaken heat network feasibility established. network could be This policy sets out the council’s approach for ensuring development in the city is in the city is This policy sets out the council’s approach for ensuring development Development that considers and designs for a changing climate now is less likely to now is less likely to Development that considers and designs for a changing climate In considering proposals for renewable cooling systems, the global warming potential warming potential In considering proposals for renewable cooling systems, the global Demand on the local electricity distribution network is also likely to increase to increase Demand on the local electricity distribution network is also likely The decarbonisation of mains electricity as a result of changes in the way electricity as a result of changes in the way electricity The decarbonisation of mains electricity Where new heat networks are proposed as part of a development they will be expected as part of a development they will be expected Where new heat networks are proposed The creation of new heat networks should be considered in the case of proposals that that in the case of proposals heat networks should be considered The creation of new 13.30 13.29 13.28 13.27 13.26 13.24 13.23

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13.25 to connect a development to a classified heat network, this will Where it is proposed

Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 13 114 Climate Change and Sustainability Adaptation strategy Explanation climate changeprojections. (particularly inrelationtooverheating),reference shouldbemadetothemostrecent In consideringthelikelyimpactofclimatechange overthelifetimeofdevelopment of theriskoverheatingincurrentandfutureclimatechangescenarios. these issueswillbeaddressed.Thisshouldincludetechnicalmodellingandassessment Proposals fordevelopmentshoulddemonstratethroughanadaptationstrategyhow Adaptation strategy Building designsandbuilding-integratedmeasuresshould: Building-level adaptations use oflivingroofswithasufficientsubstratedepthtomaximisecoolingbenefits. to climatechangeadaptation.Whereappropriateitscontext,thisshouldincludethe The useofgreen/blueinfrastructureshouldprovidemultifunctionalbenefitsinrelation the useofgreen/blueinfrastructure,to: Development shouldbedesigned,throughitslayout,formandmassing Site-level adaptations into account. design ofnewdevelopmentandshouldtakethevulnerabilitybuildingoccupants lifetime ofthedevelopment.Thesemeasuresshouldbeintegraltolayoutand wellbeing ofcurrentandfutureoccupiersthesurroundingenvironmentover resilient tofutureclimatechangeimpactsandprovideforthecomfort,health, Development willbeexpectedtoincludesiteandbuilding-levelmeasures text Policy 13.32 13.31

Minimise theoverheatingofbuildings; Avoid responsestoclimateimpactswhichleadincreasesinenergyuseand Conserve watersupplies;and Mitigate theriskofoverheating,ensuringthatcoolingneedsaremetsustainably Conserve watersuppliesandminimisetheriskimpactofflooding. Provide comfortableexternalspacesinhotweather;and carbon dioxideemissions. (Draft PolicyCCS2‘Towardszerocarbondevelopment’); In respectof overheating,theadaptation strategyshouldinclude achecklistofsite The adaptationstrategy shouldformpartoftheoverallsustainabilitystatement features affecting vulnerabilitytooverheating and,usingthe latestclimatechange application drawings. adaptation measuresshould bemadeclearandshouldincludedon the submitted withtheplanning application.Boththesitelevelandbuilding level Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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. Where the occupants of a proposed development are more development are more . Where the occupants of a proposed 2 Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft openable windows; solar shading, deep window reveals and overhangs; thermal thermal openable windows; solar shading, deep window reveals and overhangs; selecting cooling insulation coupled with adequate ventilation; service design and systems sustainably. sustainable drainage systems to collect and store water. sustainable drainage systems to collect and store water. and their use; room sizes, ceiling heights and glazing areas informed by orientation night purging; purge ventilation for removal of heat; exposed thermal mass with having less of impacts on the natural environment due to low flows in watercourses on water resources a dilution effect on pollutants. Methods for adapting to impacts in water demand, include, increased use of reclaimed and recycled water; reduction and use of for example through low water-use planting and rainwater harvesting and vegetated walls; design to enable air-flow vegetation, including green roofs public spaces throughout the development; open water and fountains; shaded absorption; site and footpaths; external finishes that are designed to avoid heat of green layout / orientation to maximise microclimatic cooling and interconnection spaces / corridors. encouraged in accordance with Retained Policy of multifunctional benefits will be BCS9 ‘Green infrastructure’. climate. It can also protect and enhance biodiversity, improve visual amenity, enhance biodiversity, improve visual amenity, climate. It can also protect and routes, improve mental and physical health of local provide green and active travel food production, and improve water quality. When communities, provide space for climate adaptation, the provision for a wider range designing green infrastructure for from increased heat change, it should be clear how this has been vulnerable to the impacts of climate taken into account in the proposals. infants, elderly people and people with extra care needs, and are particularly at risk risk needs, and are particularly at and people with extra care infants, elderly people comfort, health, and wellbeing of current and future occupiers and the surrounding surrounding and the and future occupiers of current health, and wellbeing comfort, of the development. over the lifetime environment set standard. Further detail will be or future replacement TM52/TM59 methodology the council. guidance published separately by out in technical projections, include technical modelling for a range of different summer conditions conditions summer for a range of different modelling include technical projections, for the will provide how the development to demonstrate summer years’) (‘design Building level adaptions for mitigating risk of overheating include internal layouts, internal layouts, Building level adaptions for mitigating risk of overheating include Low summer rainfall could lead to water shortages, a decrease in water quality and in water quality and Low summer rainfall could lead to water shortages, a decrease Methods for adapting to or reducing the risk of overheating include increased the risk of overheating include increased Methods for adapting to or reducing Certain groups are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change including of climate change including more vulnerable to the impacts Certain groups are The risk of overheating within the building should be assessed following the CIBSE be assessed following the CIBSE within the building should The risk of overheating 13.38 13.37 13.36 13.34 13.33 evidence_NF46.pdf http://www.zerocarbonhub.org/sites/default/files/resources/reports/Overheating_in_New_Homes-A_review_of_the_ 2

Suggested adaptation measures adaptation Suggested Multifunctional green infrastructure Multifunctional green 13.35 also has benefits beyond helping places adapt to a changing Green infrastructure Vulnerability

Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 13 116 Climate Change and Sustainability 34 Resourceefficientandlowimpactconstructionhasakeyroletoplayinmitigatingthe 13.40 Draft PolicyCCS4:Resourceefficientandlowimpactconstruction plan settingouthowsitewastewillbemanaged duringtheconstructionphase. Proposals formajordevelopmentshouldbeaccompanied byasitewastemanagement New developmentshouldmaximisetherecycling andre-useofdemolitionmaterials. Waste andrecycling assessment ofthematerialsused. Proposals forsuper-majordevelopmentshould beaccompaniedbyawhole-life arising fromconstructionandendoflifedemolition anddisposal. possible accountingfortheenergy,carbonemissionsandotherenvironmentalimpacts The materialsusedindevelopmentshoulduseandmanageresourcesasefficiently Materials requirements willbemet. New developmentshoulddemonstratethroughitsSustainabilityStatementhowthese Bristol. Developmentshouldaddressthefollowingkeyissues: Resource efficientandlowimpactconstructionwillbeintegraltonewdevelopmentin text Policy 13.39

Opportunities toincorporatemeasureswhichenhancethebiodiversityvalueof Waste andrecyclingduringconstructioninoperation; The type,lifecycleandsourceofmaterialstobeused; development, suchasgreenroofs. Draft PolicyCCS2‘Towardszerocarbondevelopment’seekstoreduceanypotential economy’ approach). important thatallofthesestagesareconsideredinnewdevelopment(a‘circular complete andatitsendoflifewhenitisrefurbishedordemolished,it’stherefore products usedwithinthedevelopment,constructionprocess,itsoperationonce The environment,societyandeconomyareallimpactedbydevelopmentthroughthe impact ofdevelopmentontheenvironment,society,economyandclimatechange. changing climatetheywillexperienceovertheirlifetime. buildings willbebetterequippedtomanagetheircoolingneedsandadaptthe the surroundingarea.Byincorporatingsustainablecoolingintodesignprocess increasing carbondioxideemissions,andalsoemittinglargeamountsofheatinto Air conditioningsystemsareaveryresourceintensiveformofactivecooling, overheating andalsotheneedtocoolabuildingthroughactivecoolingmeasures. Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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of development the for potential with location a as identified been Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft has of large-scale renewable and low-carbon energy installations and supporting supporting of large-scale renewable and low-carbon energy installations and infrastructure. of wind turbines shore wind power and, since the Citywide Energy Study, a number development. have been constructed there. The area remains suitable for wind city. Avonmouth is identified as the location with former mine workings across the wind power. the greatest potential for on-shore and low carbon energy sources in the city. As a largely urban area Bristol has in the city. As a largely urban area Bristol has and low carbon energy sources integrated renewable heat, cooling and power. potential for on-site and building and low carbon heat from other sources such There is also potential to use renewable from industrial processes in Avonmouth, and from as the floating harbour, waste heat putting the city on course to meeting the city’s commitments on carbon reduction. commitments on carbon reduction. on course to meeting the city’s putting the city and of other floorspace, 1,000m² development exceeding dwellings or 10 or more or of 100 or more dwellings is defined as development super-major development 10,000m² of other floorspace. development exceeding In 2009 the Citywide Sustainable Energy Strategy provided an assessment of renewable Energy Strategy provided an assessment of renewable In 2009 the Citywide Sustainable The development of additional renewable and low-carbon energy capacity is key to to energy capacity is key of additional renewable and low-carbon The development

13.43 13.42 capacity, including large-scale freestanding installations, will be encouraged. freestanding installations, will be encouraged. capacity, including large-scale environmental and economic benefits of the proposed In assessing such proposals the significant weight alongside considerations of public development will be afforded on biodiversity, landscape character, the historic health and safety and impacts amenity of the surrounding area. environment and the residential Policy text and development of new renewable energy Proposals for the utilisation, distribution 13.45 Avonmouth 13.44 There are considerable environmental and economic benefits from the development Explanation

Draft Policy CCS5: Renewable energy development CCS5: Renewable energy Draft Policy 13.41 of as development is defined policy, major development purposes of this For the Explanation Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 13 118 Climate Change and Sustainability Retained policies Thelocalplan’sexistingpoliciesenablefloodriskmatterstobeaddressedinnew 13.48 TheapproachtofloodriskinpartsofcentralBristolisbeingcomprehensively 13.47 Theriskoffloodinghasinformedthedevelopmentstrategyforcity,which 13.46 Flood RiskandWaterManagement Policy BCS16:FloodRiskandWaterManagement Policy BCAP5:Developmentandfloodrisk flood riskintoaccountandincludepolicyprovisionsrelevanttoeacharea. policy approachestoareasofregenerationandtheproposedsiteallocationstake development proposalsinamannerconsistentwithnationalplanningpolicy.The the future. use regenerationacrosscentralBristoltakesaccountofthoserisksandissafefor considered toensureexistingdevelopmentissafeguardedandmixed- minimising itsownsurfacewaterrun-off. sites. Inalllocationsdevelopmenthasaroleinmanagingfloodriskelsewhereby sites fordevelopmentandinconsideringproposalsnon-allocated of floodingisalsotakenintoconsiderationintheprocessallocatingspecific and avoidsfurthergreenfielddevelopmentonthefunctionalfloodplain.Therisk proposes tolocatedevelopmentpredominantlyinareaswithalowriskofflooding Setsoutconsiderationsforapplyingthefloodrisksequentialtestin Requiresdevelopmentinareasatriskoffloodingtoberesilient Appliesthesequentialapproachtofloodriskmanagement. Bristol LocalPlanReview: Bristol CityCentre. drainage systems(SUDS). does notincreasefloodriskselsewhere.Thisshouldincludetheuseofsustainable measures. through designandlayout,and/orincorporatesensitivelydesignedmitigation Development willalsobeexpectedreducesurfacewaterrun-offandensurethatit Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft related to urban design, transport and green infrastructure that support the criteria and green infrastructure that support the criteria related to urban design, transport set out in this policy. these liveability considerations in more detail. Places at Higher Densities’ explores to ensure that development creates a liveable environment for future occupiers, a liveable environment for future occupiers, to ensure that development creates in the public realm. neighbouring development and local plan also contains a number of other policies through optimising densities. The how quality urban design is to be achieved, which are proposed to be retained. The The are proposed to be retained. design is to be achieved, which how quality urban retained policies by providing new this section complement these draft policies in good design at higher densities. approaches to achieving shaping successful places which contribute to the urban living approach set out in in urban living approach set out places which contribute to the shaping successful new an overarching aim that all this, the local plan establishes this plan. Reflecting of urban design, whilst safeguarding Bristol achieves high standards development in historic environment. or enhancing the The council’s supplementary planning document ‘Urban Living: Making Successful document ‘Urban Living: Making Successful The council’s supplementary planning This policy sets out essential criteria for how successful liveable places are created for how successful liveable places are created This policy sets out essential criteria The local plan contains a number of existing policies that provide further detail on on that provide further detail a number of existing policies The local plan contains Design is at the heart of creating attractive, inclusive and liveable communities and and liveable communities inclusive and creating attractive, at the heart of Design is Design and Conservation and Conservation Design Draft Policy HW1 and Retained Policy DM35, relating to pollution and noise; and Draft Policy HW1 and Retained Policy DM35, relating to pollution Draft Policy CCS3 ‘Adaptation to a changing climate’. Retained Policies BCS21 and DM27-32, relating to quality urban design; Retained Policies BCS21 and DM27-32, relating to quality urban Retained Policies BCS9 and DM15-22, relating to green infrastructure; 14.5 14.4 14.2 14.1

document ‘Urban Living: Making Successful Places at Higher Densities’. document ‘Urban Living: Making Successful Places at Higher future occupiers and Development that does not create a liveable environment for neighbouring development will not be permitted. Proposals should follow the guidance set out in the council’s supplementary planning supplementary planning Proposals should follow the guidance set out in the council’s Development that develops land to its optimum density will be consistent with other be consistent with other Development that develops land to its optimum density will policies in this plan that relate to liveability, including: Policy text density having regard to Development proposals should develop land to its optimum densities’. the minimum densities sought by Draft Policy UL2 ‘Residential 14.

14.3 it is important at higher densities and making efficient use of land, When developing Draft Policy DC1: Liveability in residential development including in residential development including Draft Policy DC1: Liveability space standards

Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 14 120 Design and Conservation 3 Private outdoorspace Thispolicyaimstoensuresufficientspaceforeveryday activities.Thenationally 14.6 Space standards Explanation requirements suchas aminimumfloortoceilingheight. that isappropriate fordwellings with different numbers ofbedpsacesandstorey heights.Italsoincludes othertechnical The nationallydescribed spacestandard ispublishedbytheGovernment andsetsoutaminimum internalfloorarea inm² Making SuccessfulPlacesatHigherDensities’. the guidancesetoutincouncil’ssupplementaryplanningdocument‘UrbanLiving: The quantityanddesignofprivatecommunalopenplayspaceshouldfollow their ownprivatespace. as communalgardensandroofterracesaccessibletoalldwellingsnotprovidedwith appropriate totheproposal.Thiscanbeprovidedasprivatebalconiesorgardens, Class C3)shouldincorporatehighqualityandusableprivateamenityplayspace The developmentofnewhomesintendedforpermanentorlong-termoccupation(Use Private outdoorspace to providefortherequirementsofintendedoccupiers. occupancy and/orforidentifiedoccupiergroupsshouldprovidesuitableinternalspace Residential accommodationthatisdesigned,andwillbemanaged,forshortterm adaptability bycomplyingwithnationallydescribedspacestandards C3) shouldprovidesufficientspaceforeverydayactivitiesandtoenableflexibility Residential developmentintendedforpermanentorlong-termoccupation(UseClass spacestandards Internal 14.7 Private openspacecanmakeanimportantcontribution toqualityandliveabilityof communal openspace. living providesfurtherguidanceontheappropriate quantityanddesignofprivate creatively integrateopportunitiesforchildren’s play.Thecouncil’sSPDonurban that itremainsusefulandwelcomingtoallresidents. Whereappropriatethisshould encourage anappropriatesenseofownershipand shouldbemanagedtoensure to besafe,accessible,invitingandwellused,without thefearofcrime.Itshould new housingdevelopments.Privateandcommunal openspaceshouldbedesigned accommodation whichdonotconformwiththenationalstandards. is sharedwithotheroccupiers.Thepolicythereforeallowsforspecialistformsof of spaceanditsconfiguration.Theymayalsobeabletousecommunalthat People occupyingtemporaryaccommodationmayhavelessneedfortotalamounts homes andtheiroccupiers.Thosestandardsmaynotbenecessaryforallusers. described spacestandardsaretheappropriatelevelformostpermanentnew Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) 3 .

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metres 30 of those as defined are buildings tall policy this of Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft purposes the (equivalent to 10 storeys). and prominence as set out in this policy. All the design principles for high density policy. All the design principles for high density and prominence as set out in this of the local plan are equally applicable to tall development set out in other policies for residential development. buildings, including liveability considerations in Bristol City Centre) and new homes. In all cases the design of a tall building the design of a tall building and new homes. In all cases in Bristol City Centre) its users and also for surrounding high quality environment both for should create a the public realm. development and as communicating ambition, energy and innovation. They can contribute to making to making can contribute innovation. They energy and ambition, as communicating mixed communities. Tall buildings to deliver jobs, homes and efficient use of land the potential to enhance the and of the right design have in the right locations regeneration. character of areas and to deliver appearance and Tall buildings also give rise to particular issues related to their height, massing issues related to their height, massing Tall buildings also give rise to particular Tall buildings may be proposed for a variety of uses, including workspace (particularly uses, including workspace (particularly be proposed for a variety of Tall buildings may Tall buildings can contribute to helping Bristol accommodate new development as well as well new development Bristol accommodate to helping can contribute Tall buildings Unduly dominating impacts on adjoining buildings and the public realm; and Unduly dominating impacts on adjoining buildings and the public the setting of Inappropriate visual impacts over a wider area, including on heritage assets. mful micro climate harmful micro climate Creation of excessive shadowing and wind deflection or other effects; 14.9 14.8 ii. iii. i. 14.10 supplementary planning document ‘Urban Living: Making Successful Places at Higher Places at Higher supplementary planning document ‘Urban Living: Making Successful Densities’. Proposals should follow the guidance for tall buildings set out in the council’s in the council’s Proposals should follow the guidance for tall buildings set out skyline. Tall buildings should not have a harmful impact by reason of: positive feature in the urban environment from nearby viewpoints through to distant from nearby viewpoints through to distant positive feature in the urban environment individual and cumulative contribution with other views, taking into account their existing and proposed tall buildings. be expected to demonstrate high quality design Proposals for tall buildings will their wider impact on the urban environment and throughout their height to reflect In the locations for more intensive forms of development set out in Draft Policy UL1 forms of development set out in Draft Policy UL1 In the locations for more intensive land’, tall buildings may be appropriate where they ‘Effective and efficient use of the character and function of the urban environment. would contribute positively to and located to be visually attractive, creating a Tall buildings should be designed Policy text 14.11 For Explanation

Draft Policy DC2: Tall buildings Policy DC2: Draft Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 14 122 Design and Conservation Draft PolicyDC3:LocalCharacterandDistinctiveness Proposalsfortallbuildingsshouldbeaccompaniedbysufficientinformationonwhich 14.14 character anddistinctivenessby: The designofdevelopmentproposalswillbe expected tocontributetowardslocal character. its contextwillbeappropriateprovidedthat there isnoharmfulimpactonlocal Development proposalswhichintroducenewtypesofdesign,scaleandforminto text Policy 14.16 14.15 14.13 14.12 iv. iii. ii. i. Retaining, enhancingand creatingimportantviewsinto,outofand through thesite; Responding appropriately tolocalpatternsofmovementandthescale, character including thehistorical developmentofthearea;and Respecting, buildinguponorrestoringthelocal patternandgrainofdevelopment, infrastructure assetsandhistoric features; and Responding appropriatelytoandincorporating existinglandforms,green and and functionofstreets andpublicspaces; Retained PolicyBCS21‘Qualityurbandesign’statesthatdevelopmentshould Landscape andVisualImpactAssessmentswillbenecessarytoenablethevisual In designingtallbuildings,particularemphasisshouldbegiventotheappearance This policydoesnotaimtoconcealtallbuildingsfromview,butensurethatthey not haveharmfuleffects. through introducingnewscaleandformincludinghigherdensities,providedthisdoes assessed. Thisapproachallowsforinnovationandchangeinthelocalenvironment against whichadevelopment’sresponsetolocalcharacteranddistinctivenesswillbe distinctiveness. Thispolicyexpandsuponthisrequirementbysettingoutthecriteria contribute positivelytoanarea’scharacterandidentity,creatingorreinforcinglocal Design andAccessStatement. climate impactsshouldalsobesubmitted,asaseparateassessmentorpartofthe viewpoints agreedwiththelocalplanningauthority.Informationonmicro- visual representationsofthesubmittedschemeshouldbeprovidedfromkey impact oftallbuildingsfromnearanddistantviewpointstobeassessed.Accurate required informationhasnotbeenprovided. to assesstheirimpact.Itwillnotbepossiblepermittallbuildingswherethe the buildingbackfromstreetfrontage. impact ofthebuilding’sgreaterheight.Itmaybeappropriatetosettallerelements ensure thereisenoughactivityandinteresttocounterthepotentiallydominating relationship ofthebasesectionbuildingtosurroundingenvironment, of theroofform,recognisingbuilding’simpactonskyline,andalso nearby viewpointsthroughtodistantviews. are locatedanddesignedtocreateapositivefeatureintheurbanenvironmentfrom Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft and form, where they would complement the existing development. between the proposed new development and the existing environment. there is scope for and design of existing development. In most contexts, however, of design, scale innovative and contemporary design solutions, including new types development proposed. views by reason not, for example, have a detrimental impact on existing important heritage assets of its siting or design, or fail to conserve green infrastructure and better relationship that could, if retained and integrated into the design, provide a other stakeholders, and explained in the Design and Access Statement. Conservation Conservation other stakeholders, and explained in the Design and Access Statement. frameworks, area character appraisals, the City Centre Context Study, spatial in neighbourhood supplementary planning documents, design briefs and policies that influence local plans will form an important part of the assessment. The factors on the scale of the character may extend beyond the immediate context, depending robust character assessment, taking into account views of the local community and community and robust character assessment, taking into account views of the local It is sometimes most appropriate for new development to reproduce the pattern the pattern It is sometimes most appropriate for new development to reproduce To respond effectively to local character and distinctiveness development should should To respond effectively to local character and distinctiveness development An appropriate response to local character and distinctiveness will be based on a will be based on a An appropriate response to local character and distinctiveness pe treatments and textures, landscape treatments and predominant materials, colours, Reflecting the Complementing the scale, massing, shape, form and proportion of existing proportion of existing form and massing, shape, the scale, Complementing rhythms, patterns, features and characteristic architectural Reflecting locally Making appropriate use of landmarks and focal features, and preserving or or preserving and focal features, landmarks and use of appropriate Making boundary treatments in the area. boundary treatments buildings; and themes; and enhancing the setting of existing landmarks and focal features; and features; and focal of existing landmarks the setting enhancing 14.19 14.18 14.17 viii. vi. vii. v. Backland development will be expected to be subservient in height, scale, mass and expected to be subservient in height, scale, mass and Backland development will be buildings. It should not prejudice the opportunity form to the surrounding frontage of similar potential nor should the proposed access to develop the adjoining land to the character and appearance, safety or arrangements cause adverse impacts development. amenity of the existing frontage In forms of existing development that relate poorly to the surrounding development that relate poorly to the surrounding development In forms of existing development built form, development will be expected to take or lack a coherent and integrated the area’s character, enclosure, permeability, reasonable opportunities to improve better integrate the area with its surroundings. public realm and appearance and Development should retain existing buildings and structures that contribute positively buildings and structures that contribute positively Development should retain existing Where the loss of an existing building or to local character and distinctiveness. the wider planning benefits of a development proposal, structure is acceptable due to to reuse any materials that contribute to local opportunities should be sought character and distinctiveness. Development will not be permitted where it would be harmful to local character and and be harmful to local character not be permitted where it would Development will improve the opportunities available to or where it would fail to take distinctiveness way it functions. quality of the area and the the character and

Explanation Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 14 124 Design and Conservation Retained Policies Forthepurposesofthispolicy,backlanddevelopmentisdefinedasto 14.23 Wheretherearenosignificantlocaltraditions,theflexibilitytocreatedistinctive 14.21 14.24 14.22 14.20 Policy BCS21:QualityUrbanDesign Policy DM29:Designof NewBuildings Policy DM28:PublicRealm Policy DM27:LayoutandForm In additiontothenew/updateddensityanddesignpoliciessetoutabove,following An effectiveresponsetolocalcharacteranddistinctivenesswilldrawonthepositive Sustainable designisnotincompatiblewithlocalcharacteranddistinctiveness. existing policiesareproposedtoberetainedwithminimalupdating: the rearofexistingbuildings,usuallywithnostreetfrontageitsown. character anddistinctiveness. appraisal documents,theseshouldnotformthebasisforresponsetolocal identified inconservationareacharacterappraisalsorotherrelevantcontext are consideredtounderminetheoverallcharacterofarea,particularlythose characteristics ofthearea.Wheretherearelocalfeaturesorthat such aslocalmaterialsandcharacteristicurbanforms. Regard shouldhoweverbehadtocharacteristicfeaturesofthewiderBristolarea places willbegreater.Insuchsituations,innovativedesignsolutionsareencouraged. appropriately, newandoldbuildingscancoexistwithoutconflicting. the onehandwithlatesttechnologies,buildingtypesandneeds.Whendesigned Designing forlocaldistinctivenessinvolvesreconciliationofpracticeson

Requiresthe designofnewbuildingstobewellorganised toreflecttheir Bristol LocalPlanReview: materials. function andsurroundings andtobedetailedahighstandardwith quality such astrade,events,relaxationandplay. young familiesanddisabledpeople),toprovide forarangeofsocialactivity to meetthemobilityneedsofallusers(including, forexample,olderpeople, management ofpublicspaces. that relatewelltothestreet. attractive network of streets and spaces and buildings of the right height and scale headline principlesforhowthisshouldbeachieved. Requires thestreetsandspacescreatedbydevelopment tobesafeandattractive, Sets outprinciplesforthelandscapedesignofdevelopment andtheservicing Requires developmenttocreateahighqualityenvironment,withclear,safeand Requires newdevelopmentinBristoltocreatehighqualitydesignandsetsout Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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historic to improvements efficiency energy designed Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft sensitively Where applicable, requires major development proposals in Bristol City Centre City Centre Where applicable, requires major development proposals in Bristol Requires development in central Bristol to retain and enhance a continuous continuous Requires development in central Bristol to retain and enhance a Requires active building frontages in all locations in Bristol City Centre facing the Centre facing the Requires active building frontages in all locations in Bristol City Requires development to protect and enhance a network of primary and secondary and enhance a network of primary and secondary Requires development to protect Sets out how development should conserve and enhance heritage assets. Sets out how development should Requires development proposals to safeguard or enhance heritage assets and the to safeguard or enhance heritage assets and the Requires development proposals Sets out standards for recycling and refuse storage in new development with and refuse storage in new development with Sets out standards for recycling to be well-designed and safe and convenient Requires recycling and refuse storage Encourages the sensitive adaptation of buildings to other uses as an alternative to other uses as an alternative sensitive adaptation of buildings Encourages the Requires changes to existing buildings to respect the character of those buildings the character of those buildings to existing buildings to respect Requires changes The policy also requires new buildings to make the best of opportunities for for of opportunities make the best new buildings to also requires The policy to demonstrate that opportunities have been sought to progress a more a more to demonstrate that opportunities have been sought to progress sites in comprehensive or co-ordinated form of development with other the locality. network of accessible quayside walkways. will be sought. public realm. pedestrian routes around central Bristol. character and setting of areas of acknowledged importance. character and setting of areas of reference to guidance published by Development Management. reference to guidance published to access. while protecting the privacy of existing development. while protecting to demolition. while protecting the privacy of existing development. of existing the privacy while protecting area of the surrounding surveillance and to provide and planting, energy efficiency

types of location in Bristol City Centre where active ground floor uses Sets out the Supports

for shopfronts and signage. Contains specific additional principles

Policy BCAP34: Coordinating major development in Bristol City Centre Policy BCAP34: Coordinating major development in Bristol City Policy BCAP32: Quayside walkways Policy BCAP31: Active ground floor uses and active frontages in Bristol City Centre Policy BCAP31: Active ground floor uses and active frontages Policy BCAP30: Pedestrian routes Policy BCS22: Conservation and the Historic Environment Policy BCS22: Conservation and Policy DM31: Heritage assets Policy DM32: Recycling and refuse provision in new development and refuse provision in Policy DM32: Recycling Policy DM30: Alterations to existing buildings Policy DM30: Alterations Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 15.1

126 Health and Wellbeing: Pollution change Agent of Draft PolicyHW1:PollutionControlandWaterQuality 15.1 15. 15.1.6 15.1.5 15.1.4 15.1.3 15.1.2 15.1.1 15.0.1 Pollution Health andWellbeing Certain typesofdevelopment,suchasnewhomes andschools,arevulnerableto This policyseekstoensurethatanyproposalforpotentiallypollutingdevelopment Certain typesofdevelopmentposeriskstogroundandsurfacewaterquality.The This policysetsoutarequirementfornewdevelopmentinBristoltotakeintoaccount The draftpoliciesinthissectiononpollutioncontrol,airqualityandwater Pollution fromdevelopmenttoland,airorwatercanoccurinanumberofforms The environmentisknowntohaveamajorimpactonhealthandwellbeing. that theexisting useisnotthreatened. will bedesigned inawaywhichprotects thenewoccupiers fromnoiseimpactsso noise-generating uses,such asmusicandnighttimeeconomyvenues,developments principle. Thismeansthat wherenewdevelopmentsareproposedclose toexisting addressing theimpactof noisefirmlyonthenewdevelopment–the‘agent ofchange’ permitted aftertheywere established.Thispolicyplacestheresponsibility for should nothaveunreasonablerestrictionsplaced onthemasaresultofdevelopment existing sourcesofpollutionsuchasnoise.Existing businesses,venuesandfacilities approach towaterqualitymeetthecouncil’s statutoryduties. polluting developmentthatcannotbesatisfactorily mitigated.Italsosetsoutthe is accompaniedbyanappropriateschemeofmitigation, andtoresistpotentially contribute towardsthisobjective. development adjacenttoundergroundorsurfacewaterbodiesisexpected the Bristolarea,workingtowardstargetof‘GoodEcologicalStatus’.New council hasastatutorydutytoimprovetheconditionofwaterbodieswithin its potentialimpactonpollutionandtheofexistingsourcespollution. mitigation andcontaminatedland. are complementedbyretainedpoliciesfromtheexistinglocalplanconcerningnoise local amenity. directly andindirectlythroughdegradationofthenaturalenvironment artificial light.Thesecanhaveadverseimpactsuponhealthandwellbeingboth including smoke,fumes,dust,smell,vibration,noiseandanincreaseinlevelsof contamination andtheeffectsoflandusessuchastakeaways. a safeandhealthycitybyaddressingissuesofairquality,pollution,water creating healthy,inclusivecommunities.Thepoliciesinthelocalplanaimtodeliver planning systemhasaroleinsupportinghealth,socialandculturalwellbeing Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft diffuse pollution as well as point discharges. diffuse pollution as well as point discharges. lighting. Light to development sites become unduly lit by excessive or poorly directed and ensuring that pollution can be mitigated by reducing the overall levels of lighting basis to ensure that they prevent such impacts, with reference to expert advice from to expert advice from basis to ensure that they prevent such impacts, with reference Agency. Environment the appropriate, where and, team Control Pollution council’s the need to mitigate In designing a scheme of mitigation, regard should be had to the Light pollution occurs when the night sky, important views or other properties close properties close Light pollution occurs when the night sky, important views or other Schemes of mitigation for polluting development will be assessed on a case-by-case on a case-by-case Schemes of mitigation for polluting development will be assessed Measures to control run-off and other diffuse pollution; and Measures to control run-off and Hours of operation; and levels of pollution. Measures that reduce existing The location, design and layout of the proposed development; and and layout of the proposed The location, design level; and levels of emissions to an acceptable Measures to bring iii. iv. v. i. ii. Framework Directive and Severn River Basin Management Plan should contribute should contribute Framework Directive and Severn River Basin Management Plan Status. This may towards those water bodies maintaining or achieving Good Ecological to off-site measures. take the form of on-site measures or a financial contribution are considered desirable for reasons of economic or wider social need, such as music of economic or wider social need, such as music are considered desirable for reasons operational constraints. venues and industrial uses, through the imposition of undue Water Quality covered by the Water Development adjacent to underground or surface water bodies effects of that pollution should include measures to mitigate the impact of the existing include measures to mitigate the impact of the existing effects of that pollution should pollution on future occupiers. pollution will not be permitted where the presence of New development sensitive to threaten the ongoing viability of existing uses that that sensitive development could standard with an acceptable design, particularly in proximity to sensitive existing uses particularly in proximity to sensitive existing uses standard with an acceptable design, or sites. - agent of change Development sensitive to pollution types of pollution, new development sensitive to the In areas of existing noise or other Development will not be permitted if mitigation cannot be provided to an appropriate if mitigation cannot be provided to an appropriate Development will not be permitted be expected to provide an appropriate scheme of mitigation. provide an appropriate scheme be expected to will be taken of: of mitigation, account In assessing a scheme Development which has the potential, either individually or cumulatively, for an for an or cumulatively, either individually the potential, which has Development by biodiversity or water quality on environmental amenity, unacceptable impact or water light or other forms of air, land dust, noise, vibration, smell, reason of fumes, need will of economic or wider social considered desirable for reasons pollution but is Policy text Development Polluting Potentially 15.1.8 15.1.7

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128 Health and Wellbeing: Pollution Draft PolicyHW2:AirQuality Water quality 15.1.15 15.1.14 15.1.13 15.1.12 15.1.11 15.1.10 15.1.9 It wouldnotbeappropriate toresistallnewdevelopmentonsitesinthe AirQuality A newAirQualityActionPlan(AQAP)forBristol isinpreparation.Furthermeasures Although Bristolhasmadeimprovementstoairqualityoverthelasttenyears, Poor airqualityisharmfultohealth.TheCorporateStrategy2018-2023acknowledges Diffuse pollutionfromdevelopmentclosetowatercoursescanbereducedthrough The RiverFrome,BrislingtonBrook,Malago,TrymandColliter’sBrookdonot The impactofexistingsourcespollutionshouldalsobetakenintoaccountwhen and theimpact ofthenewdevelopment onairqualityinthe area. minimise theimpacton new developmentofexistingairbornepollution intheseareas development inotherrespects. However,regardwillbehadtoopportunities to Management Areaasthey areoftenamongthemostsustainablelocations for to promotemoresustainabletraveloptionsacross thecity. would formamajorpartoftheAQAP.Thisislikely toincludeanumberofmeasures will betakentoreducetransportemissionsare also beingconsideredforBristoland within thecity,whichcoverscentralareaand majorroadsintothecitycentre. national targets.Thereiscurrentlyonedesignated AirQualityManagementArea concentrations ofNO some partsofthecity.AirQualityManagement Areasaredesignatedwherelocal levels ofairpollutioncontinuetoexceedlegallimitsfornitrogendioxide(NO our environmentalimpact. this, settingoutakeycommitmenttotakeactionimproveairqualityandminimise filtration andinterception. vegetation managementplans. other goodpracticesuchasnaturalisedriverhabitats,de-culvertingandappropriate and viable,eitherthroughmeasuresintheSevernRiverBasinManagementPlanor adjacent towaterwayscoveredbytheWaterFrameworkDirective,wherefeasible drainage schemesanddevelopment.Measureswillbesoughtfromdevelopment currently achieveGoodEcologicalStatusduetoimpactsfromfloodprotection/land industrial usesthatmightprejudicetheirabilitytocontinueoperation. undue operationalconstraintsonexistingmusicandnighttimeeconomyvenuesor where thepresenceofresidentialusesislikelytogiveriseimposition Residential development,forexample,willnotusuallybeappropriateinlocations the viabilityofotherimportantlandusesbyreasonitssensitivitytopollution. mitigated. Newdevelopmentwillalsonotbeappropriatewhereitwouldprejudice appropriate whereexistingsourcesofnoiseorotherpollutioncannotbesatisfactorily locating newdevelopment.Newdevelopmentsensitivetopollutionwillnotbe light pollutionresultingfromaproposeddevelopmentwillbeminimised. housing. Wherenecessary,thecouncilwillrequestalightingplansettingouthow light isdirectedawayfromtheskyandnearbylight-sensitivedevelopmentsuchas Bristol LocalPlanReview: 2 andparticulatematter(PM Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) 10 ) exceedorpotentially 2 ) in

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Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft and the need to maintain a positive relationship in design terms between the between the and the need to maintain a positive relationship in design terms development and the public realm. Management Areas, account should be taken of other relevant planning planning Management Areas, account should be taken of other relevant mechanical considerations such as the energy efficiency implications of extensive of future occupiers ventilation, the impact of the mitigation measures on the amenity not be acceptable in proximity to existing sensitive uses such as homes and schools. homes and schools. not be acceptable in proximity to existing sensitive uses such as In these cases, alternative locations should be considered. appropriate scheme of mitigation. for reasons of cause a specific localised air quality impact but is considered essential Development will economic or wider social need, account will be taken of its location. When designing mitigation measures for development in existing Air Quality Air Quality When designing mitigation measures for development in existing In all cases, an air quality assessment is likely to be needed to determine an an In all cases, an air quality assessment is likely to be needed to determine In considering whether to grant planning permission for a development that would that would In considering whether to grant planning permission for a development change and urban design. Development in existing Air Quality Management Areas Development in existing Air Quality Quality Management Areas should take account of Development in designated Air measures to mitigate its impact on future occupiers existing air pollution and include of the development plan such as those on climate consistent with other policies social need. The development will be expected to provide an appropriate scheme of will be expected to provide an appropriate scheme of social need. The development in proximity to homes, schools or other existing mitigation and will not be permitted sensitive uses. if mitigation cannot be provided to an appropriate Development will not be permitted standard with an acceptable design. contribution to measures set out in the council’s Air Quality Action Plan. measures set out in the council’s contribution to impact a specific local air quality Development with of local emissions to the detriment has the potential for significant Development that or wider for reasons of economic not be permitted unless it is essential air quality will f additional journeys journeys numbers of additional significant potential to generate with the Development of sustainable transport improvements to provide an appropriate level will be expected Retained and transport principles’ and Draft Policy T1 ‘Development consistent with which may include a financial development management’, Policy DM23 ‘Transport Policy text new development impact of Air quality 15.1.18 15.1.17 15.1.16

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130 Health and Wellbeing: Pollution Retained policies 15.1.19 Policy DM35:NoiseMitigation Policy DM34:ContaminatedLand In additiontothenew/updatedpollutionpoliciessetoutabove,followingexisting policies areproposedtoberetainedwithminimalupdating:

Bristol LocalPlanReview: impact ofexistingnoise. Sets outhownoise-sensitivedevelopmentshouldbedesignedtominimisethe Requires developmenttominimiseitsnoiseimpact. Ensures thatdevelopmentwillnotitselfcauselandtobecomecontaminated. Requires developmenttoaddressanyexistingcontaminationofland. Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) Health and Wellbeing: Health Impacts of Development 131 15.2

Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft youth centres, influenced and addresses the entry points to secondary schools, influence behaviour leisure centres and large parks. The potential for takeaways to Use Class. It is also applicable to proposals for mixed Use Class A3 and A5 premises. A3 and A5 premises. Use Class. It is also applicable to proposals for mixed Use Class of all sections of the community by reducing choice, removing opportunities for other by reducing choice, removing opportunities for other of all sections of the community content of local centres. food choices and dominating the those health considerations into account. Controlling the development of hot food account. Controlling the development of hot food those health considerations into of places where young people gather will limit takeaways within walking distance on making poor food choices. children’s exposure to the influences centres which offer services to customers and provide employment opportunities. employment opportunities. services to customers and provide centres which offer where young people gather, they are located close to locations However, where to influence behaviour harmful Class A5) have the potential takeaway uses (Use healthy lifestyles. Therefore, the policy takes to health or to the promotion of development. This will now be complemented by a new policy on hot food takeaways. policy on hot food by a new be complemented This will now development. The policy applies to those facilities where young people’s behaviour may be may be The policy applies to those facilities where young people’s behaviour The policy relates to health impacts of development involving new units within the A5 units within the A5 The policy relates to health impacts of development involving new This policy also seeks to avoid concentrations of takeaways which can harm the health of takeaways which can harm the health This policy also seeks to avoid concentrations Hot food takeaways are a well-established feature of the city’s town, district and local local of the city’s town, district and are a well-established feature Hot food takeaways The existing local plan policy DM14 provides guidance on the health impacts of of the health impacts guidance on DM14 provides local plan policy The existing Health Impacts of Development Impacts of Health There would be a harmful concentration of takeaways within a retail centre; or a retail centre; or There would be a harmful concentration of takeaways within The development would result in three or more adjacent takeaways.

Proposals for takeaways will not be permitted where: of schools, youth facilities or other location where young people gather will not location where young people gather will not of schools, youth facilities or other on health and the be permitted if they would be likely to have a harmful influence promotion of healthy lifestyles. Concentration and clustering of takeaways l to health or the influence behaviour harmful to health or the locations that are likely to directly will not be permitted. promotion of healthy lifestyles Young people within at least 400m and up to 600m walking distance Proposals for takeaways located Policy text edge of centre locations or at out of centre Proposals for takeaways in centres, 15.2.5 15.2.4 15.2.3 15.2.2 15.2.1

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132 Health and Wellbeing: Health Impacts of Development Retained policies Concentrations 15.2.9 15.2.8 15.2.7 15.2.6 Policy DM14:TheHealthImpactsofDevelopment In additiontothenewpolicysetoutabove,followingexistingisproposed In termsofimpactsonhealthandthepromotionlifestyles,over- Over exposuretotakeawaysisshownincreasetheriskofillhealthandobesityby This aspectofthepolicyappliestoproposalsinsideandoutsidecentres.Proposals be retainedwithminimalupdating: more takeawayswouldbeadjacenttoeachother. development inBristolCityCentre’).Aconcentrationwillalsoarisewherethreeof the Local, DistrictorTownCentre(RetainedPolicyBCS7‘Centresandretailing’)oneof A5 premiseshavereached10%ofthetotalnumberunitswithinalocalparade, concentration oftakeawaysisconsideredtobewheretheproportionUseClass potential accesstohealthyfood. health byreducingthediversityandrangeoffoodchoicesonoffer,restricting of sugar,saltandfat.Aproliferationtakeawaysislikelytobeharmfulpeople’s encouraging ‘outofhome’eating,wheremealsaremorelikelytocontainhighlevels they contributetoaproliferationoftakeaways. inside centresareaslikelytoinfluencebehaviourthoseoutside,especiallywhere likely tohaveaharmfuldirectinfluence,unlessthereareexceptionalconsiderations. otherwise belikelytohaveaninfluence.Facilitiesfurtherthan600metresareless will beaffectedbywhetherthefacilityisonawalkingroutetoorcould facility usedbyyoungpeople.Between400and600metres,thepotentialtoinfluence metres atakeawayisneverlikelytobeacceptablebecausethecloseproximity single radiusapproach,thepolicyconsiderseffectsoverawiderarea.Within400 and locationsofbusstopsusedbypupils.Therefore,ratherthantakingasimple, can bequiteextensive,takingintoaccountfactorssuchaswalkingroutestofacilities

Bristol LocalPlanReview: Requires healthimpactassessmentforlargedevelopments. Ensures developmentwithunacceptablehealth impactswillnotbepermitted. separate shopping areas Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) as defined by Retained Policy BCAP13 (‘Strategy for retail

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Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft Core Strategy. guidance on Planning for Hydrocarbon extraction. The council will also have regard to extraction. The council will also have regard to guidance on Planning for Hydrocarbon which may have an these matters when commenting on any proposals outside Bristol impact on the city. considered very unlikely that proposals associated with oil and gas exploration and associated with oil and gas exploration and considered very unlikely that proposals In the unlikely event of any proposals being extraction will arise within the city. against the relevant policies in the development received they will be considered Framework and the Government’s planning plan, the National Planning Policy fall within areas which have been licenced by the Government for exploration and licenced by the Government for exploration and fall within areas which have been This is part of a group of licenced areas which extraction of oil and gas reserves. and North East Somerset and Somerset County. extend into North Somerset, Bath supply of aggregates. This is done through jointly preparing the West of England Local through jointly preparing the West of England Local supply of aggregates. This is done production in Bristol comes from marine sand Aggregates Assessment. Aggregate which is landed at Bristol Port and from recycled and gravel from the Bristol Channel quarries. aggregates. There are no active As a mineral planning authority, Bristol is required to plan for a steady and active to plan for a steady and active authority, Bristol is required As a mineral planning land, minerals safeguarding and reserving land for sewage treatment works extension for sewage treatment works extension and reserving land land, minerals safeguarding with national planning policy policies continue to be consistent are retained. These of planning applications framework for consideration and provide an appropriate matters. relating to these Waste planning matters are addressed through the West of England Joint Waste Joint Waste Waste planning matters are addressed through the West of England Bristol does not have an active oil and gas industry. As of 2014, parts of south Bristol and gas industry. As of 2014, parts of south Bristol Bristol does not have an active oil the licenced areas are mainly built up, it is As the parts of Bristol falling within Bristol is primarily built up and does not have an active mineral extraction industry. active mineral extraction industry. built up and does not have an Bristol is primarily It is proposed that the local plan’s existing policies for telecommunications, unstable unstable policies for telecommunications, plan’s existing that the local It is proposed Utilities and Minerals Utilities 16.5 16.3 16.4 16.2 16.1 16.

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Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 16 134 Utilities and Minerals Retained policies 16.6 Policy DM39:SewageTreatmentWorks Policy DM38:MineralsSafeguardingAreas Policy DM37:UnstableLand Policy DM36:Telecommunications The followingpoliciesintheexistinglocalplanareproposedtoberetained.

Bristol LocalPlanReview: the designatedMineralsSafeguardingAreas. extraction. public health. it meetsinternationalstandardsonradiationemissionstominimiseanyrisk minimise thenumberandvisualimpactofinstallations,tobecertifiedthat Safeguards landatAvonmouthforsewageworksexpansion,ifrequired. Encouragement ofpriorextractioncoalwithintheCoalResourceAreaoutside Safeguards anareaofcoalresourcesinSEBristolGreenBeltforpotential Criteria forconsideringdevelopmentproposalsonunstableland. Requires telecommunicationsdevelopmentsuchasmobilephonemaststo Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019)

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Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft locations, an overall approach to development is set out in the relevant draft policies. locations, an overall approach to allocations proposed under the Local Plan Review. efficient use of land in the event that they are no they offer potential for the more or where the existing users of the land might longer needed by their current users land more efficiently. wish to remodel their sites to use Strategy (Draft Policies DS1-DS14). In these regeneration set out in the Development new homes and/or employment development within Bristol. new homes and/or employment additional sites for development. These include a plan review proposes to allocate in use for other purposes. The inclusion of these number of sites that are currently reflects their ‘urban potential’, meaning that sites in the development allocations of city centre offices and higher density forms of the conversion or redevelopment The assessment identified considerable development on existing site allocations. area for the development of new homes. A additional capacity within the urban been carried out, in which developers, landowners, ‘Call for Sites’ exercise has also were invited to put forward potential sites for businesses, and other organisations site allocations, the council has carried out a detailed urban potential assessment. urban potential assessment. the council has carried out a detailed site allocations, across the city, the assessment search for brownfield sites As well as a general land, undeveloped land, studies of the potential from industrial included focused to meet and exceed a minimum of 33,500 new homes by 2036. Further development by 2036. Further development a minimum of 33,500 new homes to meet and exceed use of land as set out in Draft required, making efficient allocations are therefore use of UL1 ‘Effective and efficient the best use of site allocations’, Policies H3 ‘Making densities’. land’ and UL2 ‘Residential The proposed development allocations complement the areas of growth and complement the areas of growth and The proposed development allocations development Draft Policy DA1 ‘Proposed development allocations’ lists the new Bringing together these and other sources of potential development land, the local sources of potential development land, the local Bringing together these and other To explore the development potential of the urban area beyond the existing local plan plan area beyond the existing local potential of the urban To explore the development As set out in Draft Policy H1 ‘Delivery of new homes’, the local plan review is seeking is seeking local plan review new homes’, the H1 ‘Delivery of in Draft Policy As set out Draft Development Allocations Development Draft 17.4 17.5 17.3 17.2 17.1 d redevelopment and redevelopment consultation are identified as being suitable for development for alternative uses. dance with the The sites will be developed for the uses identified and in accor relevant development accompanying development considerations and with all other plan policies. Policy text of this The sites set out in the ‘Draft Development Allocations’ document 17. Draft Policy DA1: Proposed development allocations

Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 17 136 Draft Development Allocations 78 Capacities 17.8 Estimated capacities Explanation 17.7 17.6 For thosesiteswithaproposedhousingallocation,anestimatednumberof Full detailsoftheproposedallocationsaresetoutinDraftDevelopment may alsochangetheestimatedcapacity. appropriate. Whereadraftallocationisformixed-usedevelopment,themixofuses due tositeconsiderations,alowernumberofhomesthantheonestatedwouldbe not representamaximumnumberofhomes.Ifthecapacityindicatedispossible application process. precise numberofhomestobedevelopedwilldeterminedthroughtheplanning homes whichcouldbedevelopedonthesiteisprovided.Onceadopted, Allocations documentaccompanyingthisconsultation. Bristol LocalPlanReview: are given as an Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) estimate based on achieving an efficient use of land.

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Reason The policy sets out a network and hierarchy of centres of centres The policy sets out a network and hierarchy The policy sets out clear and responsive approaches The policy sets out clear and responsive approaches The policy sets out a clear approach to safeguarding and The policy sets out a comprehensive approach to green approach to green The policy sets out a comprehensive The policy continues to provide protection to a range of Approach to flood risk continues to be up to date and to design matters which allow the city to evolve and to design matters which allow the city to evolve and innovative forms of development to emerge. The approach is consistent with the place shaping principles in Policy 5 of the Joint Spatial Plan. enhancing the city’s heritage assets. It is consistent with the NPPF and the place shaping principles in Policy 5 of the Joint Spatial Plan. serving the community. It is consistent with the National with the National serving the community. It is consistent and provides a flexible Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) for town centre policy approach for meeting needs role of centres. development and promoting the evolving infrastructure and achieving net gains for biodiversity. It is consistent with the NPPF and the place shaping principles set out in the Joint Spatial Plan. community facilities. It works alongside the provisions in the Localism Act where certain community facilities can be registered as assets of community value. is consistent with the NPPF. Additional policy may be required to reflect emerging approaches to flood defences. Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft CORE STRATEGY (July 2011) FROM BCS22 Conservation and the BCS22 Conservation and the BCS21 Quality urban design BCS21 Quality urban design BCS16 Flood risk and water BCS16 Flood risk and water BCS9 Green Infrastructure BCS12 Community facilities BCS7 Centres and retailing Proposed retained policy historic environment management management previous sections of this consultation document. previous sections of this consultation development in Bristol to 2036, along with updates to a selection of other policies development in Bristol to 2036, along which of the existing policies are proposed to be where needed. The table below shows retained. and many remain relevant and up-to-date. These policies are consistent with delivering policies are consistent with delivering relevant and up-to-date. These and many remain review. the objectives of this local plan Joint Spatial Plan and support the policies in the of monitoring and review with an established a five yearly cycle The Core Strategy the of 2021. The preparation of of 2016 and a major review date interim review date the process for the Core Strategy and commenced the interim review Joint Spatial Plan are addressed in this consultation. document November 2017 policies in the Publication Existing local plan policies not listed below will be replaced by the proposed policies in Existing local plan policies not listed The policies in the three current local plan documents were adopted relatively recently were adopted relatively recently three current local plan documents The policies in the on setting out the new spatial strategy for The rewrite of the local plan focuses This rewrite of the local plan does not propose to change all of its current policies. all of its current to change plan does not propose of the local This rewrite List of policies proposed to be retained proposed policies List of 18.4 18.2 18.3 18.1 18.

Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 18 138 List of policies proposed to be retained Bristol LocalPlanReview: Waterways Geological Sites Conservation and UrbanLandscape) existing greeninfrastructure(Trees Provision Development and theeveningeconomy and frontages Facilities DM19 - Development and Nature DM19 -DevelopmentandNature DM17 -Developmentinvolving DM16 -OpenSpaceforRecreation DM15 –GreenInfrastructure Green Infrastructure DM14 –TheHealthImpactsof Health DM11 –Markets DM10 –Foodanddrinkuses DM9 –Localcentres DM8 –Shoppingareas DM7 –TownCentreUses Centres andRetailing DM6 –PublicHouses DM5 -ProtectionofCommunity Community Facilities Proposed retainedpolicy DM22 – Development Adjacent to DM22 –DevelopmentAdjacent to DM21 –PrivateGardens DM20 –RegionallyImportant POLICIES (June2014) FROM SITEALLOCATIONSANDDEVELOPMENTMANAGEMENT

Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) with theNPPFandprovideaflexiblepolicyframeworkfor frontages andlocalcentres.Theapproachesareconsistent to useswithinprimaryshoppingareas,secondary identified centres.Theysetoutcriteriabasedapproaches of policiesdirectsmaintowncentreusestowardsthecity’s in thevicinity. unviable orwherethereisdiversealternativeprovision loss ofpublichousesunlesstheyaredemonstrably can beregisteredasassetsofcommunityvalue. in theLocalismActwherecertaincommunityfacilities community facilities.Itworksalongsidetheprovisions Open Space) Green Space,ReservedOpen SpaceandIncidental Framework. designation toreflecttheNationalPlanningPolicy framework forsecuringnetgainsbiodiversity. green infrastructureprovision.Thepoliciesprovide a framework forfuturestrategiesbiodiversityand NPPF andJointSpatialPlanprovideasupportive policy proposalsinthisreview. policy isconsistentwiththeNPPFandsupports considerations arecentraltoplanningdecisions.The Assessment onlargerdevelopmentsandensurehealth encourage appropriatelylocatednewmarketprovision. is proposed). (A separatenewpolicyfortakeawaysandhealth evolving anddiversifyingcentres. Consistent with existing Core Strategy policy BCS7 this set Consistent withexistingCoreStrategypolicyBCS7thisset The policycontinuestogiveprotectionagainstthe The policycontinuestoprovideprotectionarangeof (Part ofDM17isreplaced by newpoliciesforLocal The localplanreviewintroducestheLocalGreenSpace Green infrastructurepoliciesareconsistentwiththe Cross cuttingpolicythatrequiresHealthImpact Policy DM11seekstoretainexistingmarketsand Policy DM10dealswithfoodanddrinkuses. Reason

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Reason Policy provides an effective and up to date approach to date approach Policy provides an effective and up Policies covering technical matters that remain up to DM23 is consistent with overall development objectives with overall development objectives DM23 is consistent with approach to transport Continues to be consistent and up to date suite Design policies provide an effective place shaping The policies are consistent with the to ensuring new development makes appropriate appropriate to ensuring new development makes of recycling and provision for the storage and collection refuse. date and relevant. and the place shaping principles in the Joint Spatial principles in the Joint Spatial and the place shaping parking standards schedule to assist Plan. It includes a in policy. (A new policy for parking in implementing the is proposed.) residential development and green infrastructure. new development of design policy objectives to ensure achieves high quality design. Plan. principles in Policy 5 of the Joint Spatial Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft SITE ALLOCATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICIES MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SITE ALLOCATIONS FROM (June 2014) DM39 – Sewage Treatment DM39 – Sewage Treatment DM36 – Telecommunications DM37 – Unstable Land DM38 – Minerals Safeguarding Pollution and Utilities DM34 – Contaminated Land DM35 – Noise Mitigation DM32 – Recycling and Refuse in DM32 – Recycling and Refuse in DM30 – Alterations to Existing DM30 – Alterations to Existing DM31 – Heritage Assets Design and Conservation DM27 – Layout and form DM28 – Public Realm DM29 – Design of New DM25 – Greenways Proposed retained policy Proposed Transport and Movement Development DM23 – Transport Works Areas New Development Buildings Buildings Management Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 18 140 List of policies proposed to be retained Bristol LocalPlanReview: Centre frontages inBristolCity Centre provision inBristolCity Centre frontages inBristolCity Centre frontages inBristolCity Centre related usesinBristolCity developments andother City Centre retail developmentinBristol Centre development inBristolCity temporary uses development employment space flood risk BCAP18: Newmarket BCAP17: Secondaryshopping BCAP16: Primaryshopping BCAP15: Small-scaleretail BCAP14: Locationoflarger BCAP13: Strategyforretail BCAP12: Vacantsitesand BCAP11: University and hospital BCAP10: Hoteldevelopment BCAP8: Maritimeindustries BCAP6: Deliveryof BCAP5: Developmentand Proposed retainedpolicy BCAP19: Leisureuse FROM BRISTOL CENTRALAREAPLAN(March2015)

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Plan. with nationalplanningpolicyandtheJointSpatial economic sectorsandcontinuetobeconsistent are locatedinthecity’scentralwaterfrontareas. workspace. objectives fortheeconomyanddeliveryof provision acrossthecitycentreisconsistentwith on foodanddrinkusestheeveningeconomy. NPPF andworkintandemwithexistingpolicyDM markets. Theapproachesareconsistentwiththe shopping frontages,leisureusefrontagesand within primaryshoppingfrontages,secondary set outflexiblecriteriabasedapproachestouses primary shoppingareasandallocatedsites.They directing largerscaleretaildevelopmentto main towncentreusesaroundthecitycentre, this setofpoliciesmanagesthedistribution These policiessupportthecitycentre’sdiverse Seeks toretainandsupportmaritimeindustrieswhich Encouraging arangeofofficeandflexibleworkspace See BCS16above. Consistent withexistingCoreStrategypolicyBCS7 Reason

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Reason This policy is consistent with the overall approach to approach to This policy is consistent with the overall pedestrian These policies seek to improve the A co-ordinated approach to major development Policies continue to provide a clear and flexible These policies seek to maintain and enhance the city to maintain and enhance the city These policies seek in the city This policy seeks to improve the environment for Bristol Shopping Quarter is consistent with the for Bristol Shopping Quarter is consistent with the town centre first approach of the national planning policy framework. These policies also form the basis for supporting strategies for the city centre. for the city. parking and the efficient use of land. with environment in the city centre, consistent other design policies. will make the most efficient use of land and improve the environment of the city centre, consistent with urban living objectives. strategy for the locations addressed. The policy centre’s distinctive green infrastructure network, green infrastructure network, centre’s distinctive Core Strategy policy BCS9 and consistent with existing policy. national planning planning objectives centre, consistent with the overall

Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) (March – Consultation Allocations Development Policies and Draft BRISTOL CENTRAL AREA PLAN (March 2015) PLAN (March CENTRAL AREA BRISTOL FROM BCAP40: Redcliffe Way BCAP36: Bristol Shopping BCAP36: Bristol Shopping BCAP37: High Street, Wine BCAP34: Coordinating major BCAP34: Coordinating major BCAP31: Active ground floor BCAP32: Quayside walkways BCAP30: Pedestrian routes BCAP26: Old City - Reducing BCAP26: Old City - Reducing BCAP29: Car and cycle parking BCAP25: Green infrastructure in BCAP25: Green infrastructure in BCAP23: Totterdown Basin Basin BCAP23: Totterdown Green BCAP24: The St. Paul’s Proposed retained policy Proposed BCAP22: Habitat preservation, Quarter Street and Castle Park development in Bristol City development in Bristol City Centre uses and active frontages in uses and active frontages in Bristol City Centre traffic in the heart of Bristol City Centre Link city centre developments enhancement enhancement and creation on creation on enhancement and waterways Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 18 142 List of policies proposed to be retained Bristol LocalPlanReview: Draft PoliciesandDevelopmentAllocations–Consultation(March2019) Bristol Local Plan Review: Draft Policies and Development Allocations – Consultation (March 2019) Appendix A: Appendix A: Industry and Distribution Areas

The maps in this appendix show the Industry and Distribution Areas proposed for designation by Draft Policy E4 ‘Industry

and Distribution Areas’. and Distribution Areas Industry

Ashley Hill, St Werburgh’s:

Area: 2.9 ha

Development strategy area: North Bristol

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Ashton Vale Road, Ashton

Area: 18.3 ha

Development strategy area: South Bristol

Ward: Bedminster

143 144 Appendix A: Industry and Distribution Areas St George West Ward: East Bristol area: Development strategy 0.9 ha Area: Whitehall Bush IndustrialEstate, Brislington East Ward: South Bristol area: Development strategy 30.1 ha Area: / BathRoad(north) Brislington Trading Estate Lawrence Hill Ward: East Bristol area: Development strategy 3.9 ha Area: Hill Estate, Barton HillTradingBarton

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Ward: Ward: Lawrence Hill Area: Area: 2.7 ha strategyDevelopment area: Bristol Central City Business Park, City Business Park, Easton Ward: Ward: Hengrove & Whitchurch Park 4.0 ha strategyDevelopment area: South Bristol Central Park, Petherton Road, Hengrove Area: Ward: Ward: Bishopsworth Development strategyDevelopment area: South Bristol / Hartcliffe Area: 15.3 ha Cater Road, BishopsworthCater Road, Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 146 Appendix A: Industry and Distribution Areas Easton Ward: East Bristol area: Development strategy 1.8 ha Area: Whitehall Eastpark Trading Estate, Lawrence Hill Ward: Central Bristol area: Development strategy 8.4 ha Area: Old Market MidlandRoad,East of Lawrence Hill Ward: Central Bristol area: Development strategy 12.5 ha Area: St. Philip’s KingslandRoad,East of

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Ward: Ward: Hengrove & Whitchurch Park 7.2 ha strategyDevelopment area: South Bristol Hawkfield Business Park, Hawkfield Business Park, Hartcliffe Area: Ward: Ward: Eastville 22.7 ha strategyDevelopment area: East Bristol Fishponds Trading Estate, Estate, Fishponds Trading Eastville Area: Ward: Ward: Lawrence Hill Development strategyDevelopment area: East Bristol St Philip’s Marsh St Philip’s Area: 8.6 ha Feeder Road, Feeder Road, Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 148 Appendix A: Industry and Distribution Areas Windmill Hill Ward: South Bristol area: Development strategy 0.9 ha Area: Hill Windmill Malago Vale Estate, Hillfields Ward: East Bristol area: Development strategy 6.2 ha Area: Fishponds Lodge Causeway (west), Bedminster Ward: South Bristol area: Development strategy 2.9 ha Area: Ashton Vale IndustrialPark, Liberty

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Ward: Ward: Ashley Area: Area: 2.9 ha strategyDevelopment area: North Bristol New Gatton Road, New Gatton Road, St Werburgh’s Ward: Ward: St George West 5.0 ha strategyDevelopment area: East Bristol Netham Road / Blackswarth Road (south), St George Area: Ward: Ward: Ashley Development strategyDevelopment area: North Bristol Station Road, Montpelier Station Area: 0.9 ha Montpelier Central / / Central Montpelier Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 150 Appendix A: Industry and Distribution Areas Filwood Ward: South Bristol area: Development strategy 4.8 ha Area: Hengrove Road, Roman Farm Filwood Ward: South Bristol area: Development strategy 7.7 ha Area: Way, Knowle Nover’s Hill/Hartcliffe Frome Vale Ward: East Bristol area: Development strategy 1.2 ha Area: Fishponds StationWay,New

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Ward: Ward: Brislington East Area: Area: 2.5 ha strategyDevelopment area: South Bristol St Anne’s Road (south), Road (south), St Anne’s St Anne’s Ward: Ward: Brislington East 4.2 ha strategyDevelopment area: South Bristol St Anne’s Road (north), St Anne’s St Anne’s Area: Ward: Ward: Bedminster Development strategyDevelopment area: South Bristol Brook Gate, Ashton Vale Ashton Gate, Brook Area: 12.4 ha South LibertySouth Lane / Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 152 Appendix A: Industry and Distribution Areas Whitchurch Park Hengrove & Ward: South Bristol area: Development strategy 5.1 ha Area: Western Drive, Hengrove Bishopsworth Ward: South Bristol area: Development strategy 9.2 ha Area: Way, BedminsterDown Vale Lane/Hartcliffe Lawrence Hill Ward: East Bristol area: Development strategy 0.8 ha Area: Easton / EastonBusinessCentre, St Gabriel’s BusinessPark

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Ward: Ward: Brislington West Area: Area: 2.1 ha strategyDevelopment area: South Bristol Whitby Road (west), Whitby Road (west), Brislington Ward: Ward: Brislington West 7.8 ha strategyDevelopment area: South Bristol Whitby Road (south), Whitby Road (south), Brislington Area: Brislington East Development strategyDevelopment area: South Bristol Ward: St Anne’s Area: 6.5 ha Whitby (north), Road Bristol Local Plan Review: Plan Review: Local Bristol 154 Appendix A: Industry and Distribution Areas Hillfields Ward: East Bristol area: Development strategy 1.5 ha Area: Hillfields Woodland Way, Bedminster Ward: South Bristol area: Development strategy 8.6 ha Area: Lane, AshtonValeLiberty Road/SouthWinterstoke Easton Ward: East Bristol area: Development strategy 1.0 ha Area: Whitehall TradingWhitehall Estate,

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