Windmill Hill & Malago Community Planning Group (WHaM)
WHaM’s response to Local Plan consultation
The Local Plan contains proposals for Bristol’s development over the next 20 years, including planning policy for homes, jobs and open spaces. Site allocations for development are detailed at ward level. WHaM has submitted a response to the latest draft.
345 Bath Rd consultation
A consultation about proposals for developing 345 Bath Rd is still open for comments. With 30% affordable housing and a maximum of 7 storeys you might wonder why the Bedminster Green proposals can’t be more like these!
Little Paradise planning application
Dandara has made a planning application for Plot 4 (Stafford St and Little Paradise). Proposals include 329 flats for rent to private tenants, a gym, a concierge and residents lounge. The height of the blocks ranges from 4 to 17 storeys.
A small percentage of the 69 studio flats, 171 1-bed flats and 90 2-bed flats will be offered at ‘Affordable Private Rent’ (20% below market rent). Eighty-four parking spaces and 358 cycle spaces are included.
Dandara is also working on high-rise housing plans for Plot 5, the Council-owned plot next to the station.
- See Dandara’s planning application and make your comments
- Read Dandara’s ‘response to community feedback’ (PDF)
Malago Rd planning application
a2Dominion now own Plot 1 (Malago Rd). The self-described ‘residential property group with a social purpose’ has submitted a planning application for homes for social rent and student accommodation (in collaboration with the University of Bristol).
The proposals include accommodation for 550 students in six blocks (8 to 10 storeys) and 49 units of affordable housing (100% social rented) in a further block (10 storeys rising to 12 storeys). Four disabled car parking spaces, 163 cycle spaces and 2 drop-off areas are also included. Completion is scheduled for the 2021 student intake.
St Catherine’s planning application
This will be the view from Alfred Rd if Firmstone‘s latest planning application goes ahead.
The proposed major retail, residential and commercial development is next to the refurbished block on St Catherine’s Place (Plot 2).
The application includes no affordable housing – it does however contain a 3-screen Scott cinema!
WHaM is co-ordinating a response – there have been over 200 objections from local residents already.
- See Firmstone’s planning application and make your comments
- Read more about the developments and see the plans (PDF)
WHaM’s response to developers
As well as commenting on planning applications, attending meetings and keeping the community informed, WHaM has responded to developers with a Planning Brief, based on extensive community consultation:
- Download WHaM’s Community Planning Brief (PDF)
- Read our guide to making an effective comment on a planning application
- Find out more about developers’ proposals for Bedminster Green
What is WHaM?
- WHaM is an open-membership group which provides a platform for residents, developers, Bristol City Council and other stakeholders to discuss planning proposals for the area. We are part of the Neighbourhood Planning Network.
- WHaM welcomes development that prioritises community needs – we want to create a neighbourhood we can all feel positive about.
- WHaM’s current priority is consulting on proposals for developments in the Bedminster Green framework area.
Find out who to contact with your views and how to get involved with WHaM.
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