On the 29th November 2017 Councillors approved the planning application. The Society supported the redevelopment but joined Historic England and the Bristol Urban Design Forum in their criticism of the height of the scheme.
McArthur’s Warehouse Read More »
On the 15th November 2017 Councillors approved the redevelopment scheme for Redcliffe Wharf, which will commence in the New Year.
The developer has filed their planning application for Portland Square, which the Society supports. The scheme would reinstate the terrace with materials to match the existing elevations.
Portland Square, Update Jan 2018 Read More »
BRI Old Building October 2017 update This is the chronology and current situation: 2016 Council refused Unite Students planning permission for scheme that would remodel and reuse the Old Building. The new student accommodation would have overpowered its surroundings. (Application 1) 2017 Unite make second planning application for an alternative scheme that would demolish the
Bristol Royal Infirmary – October 2017 update Read More »
Recent archaeological discoveries that shed light on Bristol housing and industry through the ages. A talk by Simon Cox, Head of Fieldwork, Cotswold Archaeology
Bristol Fashion, Thurs 28 Sept 2017 Read More »
The Society has commented on draft plans for Nelson Street. These comments follow an on-site visit. The plans, funded by the Cycling Ambition Fund programme, include a segregated contraflow cycle lane.
A Blue Plaque was unveiled on 7th September to Dame Katharine Furse. The plaque celebrates the life of this inspiring, if previously locally unknown, woman.
Dame Katharine Furse Read More »
On the 29th November 2017, Councillors approved this planning application on the planning officer’s recommendation. The Society is disappointed with the outcome of the planning process that could have produced a much better scheme.
Former Ambulance Station Read More »
Plaques were unveiled in July 2017 to commemorate the inaugural meeting on 24th June 1791 of the Masonic Lodge of Jehosaphat and the inaugural meeting on 24th June 1795 of Bristol Freemasons celebrating the feast of St John the Baptist.
Shirehampton masonic lodges Read More »
This year’s presentations, held in the Arnolfini theatre, attracted a crowd of over a hundred. Guest speaker Kevin McCloud from TV programme Grand Designs delivered an entertaining and thoughtful talk and presented the familiar blue plaques.
Design Awards 2017 Read More »
The site is largely cleared of buildings except for the Coop’s derelict former furniture factory, a Moderne-style that faces Bath Road. The Society supports the construction of higher-density housing in this area.
The Hadley Property Group proposes to construct 159 apartments in a 16-storey residential tower (14 above street level) with lower blocks facing the Bath Road. Commercial space will be along the riverside area.
Bath Road Totterdown Read More »
