Major South Bristol housing masterplan revealed

People of South Bristol have a chance to give their views on plans for what could become the city’s largest housing regeneration scheme yet.

Hailed as an opportunity to revitalise the area and benefit communities for generations, the preferred masterplan includes provision for up to 2,000 homes, split across brownfield sites of Hengrove Park and Hartcliffe Campus.

The intention is to build a mixture of one, two and three houses and apartments, 30 per cent of which will be affordable.

Aerial view of South Bristol housing plan showing the old runway of Whitchurch Airport

Bristol City Council revealed initial plans for the area in October and says this revised masterplan reflects on feedback from residents, with more parkland, opportunity for mixed uses and employment, strengthening the wildlife corridor on Hartcliffe Campus, creation of a central square and vehicle entrance from Hengrove Way.

Paul Smith says this could be a chance to benefit future generations

“We have been listening closely to all the views and opinions we have received as we develop these plans,” said the council’s cabinet member for housing, Paul Smith.

“It’s essential that we take the local community on a journey with us throughout this process, which is why we have developed the preferred masterplan taking into account local people’s views.

“This next round of events provides another opportunity for residents and businesses to have their say as we continue to develop the final proposals. This scheme has the potential to benefit generations to come and revitalise this area of Bristol, providing a significant new park alongside much needed homes.”

Hengrove is set to take the lion’s share of new homes, with plans for up to 1,530, while Hartcliffe has been allocated up to 480.

Hartcliffe Campus

The outline planning application will include provision for a doctor’s surgery, integrated cycle and walkways, and  ‘pick your own herb and orchard gardens. A new secondary school is also proposed for the area, although its exact location is yet to be confirmed.

The drainage strategy has also been extended in response to concerns about flooding in the area.

The council hopes to submit outline applications in spring 2018.

Hundreds of new homes are planned for Hartcliffe

A series of events to canvas opinions will take place from December 7-20 2017 and 3-10 January 3-10 2018.

Public exhibitions will be held at Hengrove Leisure Centre, Whitchurch Library and Hartcliffe Library on these dates.

Staffed sessions will take place on the following dates:

Hengrove Leisure Centre: Saturday, December 9 2017 from 10am – 2pm and Saturday, January 6 from 2 – 4pm

Whitchurch Library:  Saturday, January 6 2018 from 10am – 1pm

Hartcliffe Library: Saturday, January 6 from 11am – 2pm

For more information about the scheme, feedback so far, and the preferred masterplan proposals, visit: www.bristol.gov.uk/ plansforhengrove. 

Deadline for comments are: Wednesday, January 10 2018 for Hartcliffe Campus and Wednesday, January 31 2018 for Hengrove Park.

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