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Redcliffe & Temple BID respond to the Local Plan and Temple Quarter Consultations

Read to find out more about Redcliffe & Temple BID's response to the Temple Quarter Draft Framework.

20/03/2023

BID Lead
Tom Swithinbank
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It’s been a busy start to the year with consultation responses submitted for both Bristol’s Local Plan and the Temple Quarter Draft Framework. 

TEMPLE QUARTER DRAFT FRAMEWORK

In March we responded to the Temple Quarter Draft Framework consultation representing local businesses in this key framework which sets the guidelines and overarching principles behind the development of Temple Meads Station, Temple Gate and the wider Temple Quarter scheme. 

The consultation has now closed but comments can be still submitted via templequarter@bristol.gov.uk

Read Our Response Here

KEY ELEMENTS OF OUR RESPONSE:

  • Asking for the Temple Quarter scheme to prioritise walking and cycling and that the sustainable transport hierarchy is explicitly referenced in the framework.  
  • High quality wayfinding added around the station as soon as possible. 
  • Asking for consideration of reduction in size of the A38 which cuts through the site – this is currently not referenced in the consultation. 
  • The addition of high-quality public realm including places for people to sit, relax and play. Public realm should include public art and celebrations of Bristol’s heritage. 
  • The widening of the northern entrance as soon as possible, we suggest that it may be possible to forward fund this work to benefit users in the coming years. 

LOCAL PLAN

In January we responded to Bristol’s Local Plan consultation representing Redcliffe & Temple’s businesses in this key document which set’s out part of Bristol strategy for the next 20 years.

Read Our Response Here

KEY ELEMENTS OF OUR RESPONSE:

  • The need for ‘active ground floors’ throughout the city centre i.e. ground floors of buildings with regular activity throughout the day – active uses usually consist of shops, bars, restaurants and community uses. 
  • Putting walking, cycling and public transport first in new developments and the adoption of the Healthy Streets framework. 
  • Planting trees and adding green infrastructure to the city centre, ideally planting trees in the road as opposed to on pavements and in pedestrian spaces. This will be key to mitigate against the impact of heat and flooding in the coming years. 
  • Adding places to sit, play and relax throughout the city centre – something regularly raised by our businesses, especially office workers. 
  • Maximising the use and benefits from our waterways, especially the section that runs through the city centre – we’ve asked for better biodiversity as well as access to the water edge for people to enjoy. 
  • The recognition of the area surrounding Avon Street in Broad Plain as a new ‘Local Centre’. 
  • Requests for the addition of public toilets in the city centre 
  • Requests for the removal of additional phone boxes and electronic advertising boards. 
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