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The Proposal
About the site
Many people will know that a paper factory sat on this site but previously this was a residential area. The former industrial buildings have now been cleared, and much of the required infrastructure for the new homes has already been delivered.
What's proposed?
Our proposed plans will turn this empty site into a welcoming community that adds to the vibrancy of St Paul’s.
Around 350 homes including approximately 70 (20%) affordable homes
Space for shops, businesses and the community
A new public square
New routes for walking and cycling
Carefully designed buildings ranging from four to one building of ten storeys
Improve the site's environmental value with new trees and plants that would create a biodiversity net gain
Space for the community and businesses
Our plans include some spaces for community and business use. This could be for a nursery, a convenience store or for a community organisation. We want to know what you think the best use of the spaces could be.
Design
Architects Glenn Howells has considered the surrounding area, including the St Paul’s Conservation Area. Different building heights – ranging from four-storeys by St Paul’s Gardens at the west of the site to ten-storeys at the east, closest to the M32 – and different building shapes, will create an exciting mix of buildings that complement the surrounding area while providing a new home for as many people as possible.
Dedicated landscape architect Fabrik has considered how the new public square, streets and other spaces will link together the buildings and the surrounding area to welcome people into the new community.
Getting around
The central location of this new community means we can prioritise walking and cycling.
Routes across the site will link with existing routes to make walking and cycling the ‘go to’ for residents. By doing so, we will reconnect the area as people become able to move through this currently inaccessible site.
Undercroft parking - 15 spaces
On Street / Blue badge / Car club - 20 - 55 spaces
Pedestrian + Cycle route
Vehicle Access
Turning Point
Parking
As a society we are increasingly moving away from car ownership. Recognising how close Dove Lane is to the centre of Bristol we will be encouraging people to walk and cycle and will be providing very limited car parking spaces for new residents.
New residents will not be eligible for parking permits under the St Paul’s Residents Parking Scheme.
The sustainability challenge
Bristol needs more homes. Where and how these are built is a challenge for the entire city.
As well as the housing crisis we’re simultaneously facing climate and ecological emergencies which demand we live more sustainably.
Location
Because of the ease of walking and cycling to jobs and opportunities across the city, Dove Lane offers the opportunity to build homes in one of the most sustainable locations in our region – right in the heart of Bristol.
Materials
We’re scrutinising what we use to build these new homes. Whereas previous plans used more carbon intensive materials we are now proposing using brick as much as possible – this traditional and long lasting product is one of the most sustainable materials for building.
Living
As well as where and how we build, we want our plans to allow the people who live here to live more sustainably. For example, we’re exploring ways for people to heat their homes as sustainably as possible.
Timeline
The plans for Dove Lane have been granted permission by Bristol City Council. The site is now development ready, having been cleared of the former industrial buildings, and Places for People is hoping to start on site as soon as possible once relevant planning conditions are approved.
Late 2021 / early 2022
Pre-application discussions with Bristol City Council
January 2022
Public consultation
Early 2022
Planning application submitted to Bristol City Council
Autumn 2022
Decision by Bristol City Council
2023
Construction begins