Transport hub and car park at 1 - 9 Bath Road, Totterdown, Bristol

“SITE DESCRIPTION The site is triangular in shape and comprises brownfield land equating to approximately 0.99 hectares and is currently accessed via the Bath Bridge roundabout, Bath Road, Bristol. The site is bound by Bath Road and the Bath Bridge Roundabout to the south and west. A small traffic island in the centre of Bath Road is also located within the application boundary.”

“Development Control Committee A – 5 November 2025 Application No. 25/13135/F : 1 - 9 Bath Road Totterdown Bristol BS4 3DP OFFICIAL The remainder of the site was formerly occupied by Kwik Fit and EasiDrive, it features a single storey garage building with associated parking, areas of hardstanding and a tree cluster in the south west corner and perimeter trees.”

“25/14396/LA: Proposed walkway over the existing railway bridge linking the proposed Southern Gateway incorporating new speartop fencing, covered seating, lighting, CCTV, relocated revenue protection gateline and elevation improvements to Collett House. PENDING DETERMINATION.”

“A number of concerns relating to highway safety and traffic flows have been raised and as a result of these concerns, a revised scheme has been submitted which includes a left-hand filter for turning into the site from the north to prevent cyclists and pedestrians waiting too long to be…”

“The reasons for objection are summaries as: - Poor design and imposing nature of the building (car park element) - Limited width of the proposed cycle lanes to the north and south of the site. - Too far from the station to encourage use - Conflict between car, pedestrian and cyclists at parts, and a poorly designed sharp bend for the cycle lane to the hub. - Loss of some existing trees - Opening hours should be restricted.”

“The Bristol Cycle Campaign has commented in support of the application: ‘Bristol Cycling Campaign is fully supportive of the plans to build a covered, custom space for cycle parking at Bristol Temple Meads Station (BTM) Southern Gateway as expressed in our consultation response earlier this year. We believe that with the appropriate security in place this facility will give more people the confidence to cycle to/from the station.”

“If the timescale continued, work on the cycle/pedestrian bridge would commence in June 2026 with work likely to finished in 2029/2030. If it was not sustainable, it would need to be mothballed • The applicant was seeking a charging regime for the proposed cycle hub which would be benchmarked against other cities to increase security.”

“The Committee should support this scheme to unlock the potential at the site including provision of an attractive modern car parking space and bus stop provision and to ensure the funding was not lost • This scheme should be supported to kickstart development in the area but needed a good design for the proposed car parks • This was an important gateway scheme.”

“Councillor Rob Bryher moved, seconded by Councillor Andrew Varney and, upon being put to the vote, it was…”

“RESOLVED (unanimously) – that the application be approved subject to conditions contained in the report and amendment sheet and subject to appropriate officers being satisfied with the proposed transport modelling in consultation with the chair of Planning Committee A.”