A planning application (20/01150/F) for redevelopment around the old Soapworks / Gardiner Haskins building proposes a new pedestrian route through the site from Old Bread Street to New Thomas Street. However, the new tall surrounding buildings may make it a windy sunless canyon. The existing pedestrian route between Temple Meads and Old Market along Slees […]
BWA has submitted comments as part of the opportunity to engage with the ‘East Street vision’ commissioned by Bedminster Business Improvement District. The street in its current format has some considerable merits for people on foot and using mobility aids such as mobility scooters. However, there is room for improvement for walking. Highlights from BWA’s
BWA has submitted comments on transport and public realm improvements proposed by Bristol City Council around Bedminster Green, an area where a huge amount of new building is at various stages of development. BWA welcomes some of the proposals that could enhance the pedestrian environment in all directions from Bedminster Green. However, there are a
The City Council has recently consulted on the idea of pedestrianising the Old City of Bristol. We wholeheartedly support this proposal which has the potential to encourage a much better use of this valuable historic area and complement the appeal of St. Nicholas’s Market, attracting more small and local businesses. The plans remain at a
The University of Bristol has submitted a detailed planning application (19/05746/M) for its new campus beside Temple Meads Station. The design of the public realm near the junction with Cattle Market Road has gone though several iterations, but the latest proposals are an improvement in terms of giving clear and relatively direct routes for both
A planning proposal (19/04061/F) has been put forward to improve the public realm around Quakers Friars, in Bristol city centre, in order to attract more people to this retail and restaurant area. The proposals including decorated pavements, coloured lighting, wooden seating on perimeter walls, planting of small trees and raised planters. However, it is also
Whenever proposals are put forward for changes to the public realm (a planning term for all outdoor areas where the public is allowed access) Bristol Walking Alliance is keen to comment from the perspective of the pedestrian. We are increasingly getting involved in early consultations, sometimes even before proposals are made public. The advantage is
Bristol Council has been consulting on proposed changes to the Local Plan policies. BWA has responded to the second round of consultation. The main points in our response are: the loss of priority for pedestrians. The proposed policies are not a sufficient substitute for overall pedestrian priority as in policy BCS10 of previous plan. It
Within the Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone, significant development is expected in the St Philip’s Marsh area over the coming years. One early proposal is to redevelop the area between Silverthorne Lane and the Feeder Canal being put forward by Feeder Estates LLP, a partnership managed by Square Bay. It will include new homes, a secondary
Bristol Walking Alliance has submitted a response to the BCC Planning Application 16/06935/FB for West Broad Quay in Bristol city centre. The application proposes a delineated cycle route through the space, which is currently shared between pedestrians and cyclists, as well as re-landscaping the ramp and steps to create more usable space. Our response says BWA
