Mixed-use housing redevelopment at Land South Of Princess Street, Bedminster, Bristol

“Phased demolition and redevelopment to provide residential dwellings (Use Class C3), student accommodation (Sui Generis), Commercial, Business and Service floorspace (Use Class E), amenity spaces, parking, servicing, landscaping, open space, play space, and associated works.”

“The application is for 434 build-to-rent residential dwellings, 400 Purpose-Built-Student Accommodation (PBSA) units, plus commercial floorspace, highway works, new landscaping and public realm improvements. The proposals include the demolition of the existing light industrial buildings, in phases, and the construction of four new blocks and associated infrastructure, again in phases.”

“A number of houses lie to the west of the site on Sargent Street. There is a railway line to the south, and to the other side of this lies Victoria Park, which is a major green space in the city and a locally- listed park. The St Mary Redcliffe Primary School also lies to the south of the railway line.”

“The site lies wholly within Flood Zones 2 and partially within Flood Zone 3. Flood Zone 3 covered a small portion of the western part of the site.”

“- Housing delivery (including policy compliant affordable housing), - An improved public realm and new highways infrastructure, - Sustainable transport links and infrastructure, - Biodiversity net gain far exceeding the statutory 10%, - Green infrastructure enhancement, - Economic benefits including job creation and new workspaces, - Cultural enhancement, - Sustainability benefits, including PV panels and connection to the heat network.”

“Overall, the benefits flowing from the provision of housing (including AH), the highways infrastructure and other benefits set out above and elsewhere in this report should be given significant weight. The area is designated for regeneration, which means that the nature of the area will change. This will have a visual impact and other impacts, but is necessary to deliver the regeneration benefits for the area.”

“An AMENDMENT was proposed for the addition of a set of conditions relating to a) Commercial Strategy, b) School Mitigation Measures, and c) Affordable Housing Delivery Phasing Condition, to be attached to any grant of planning permission.”

“It further proposed that the final detailed wording of these planning conditions, together with relevant legal matters, including legal advice on healthcare contributions, be brought back to a future Committee meeting for final review and approval. The Chair moved the AMENDMENT, seconded by Councillor Andrew Varney.”