Bristol City Council has been consulting on the strategic approach to addressing the risk of flooding through both tidal surges up the River Avon and downstream river overflow from rainwater.
Bristol Avon Flood Strategy Read More »
The Society has responded to a West of England Combined Authority (WECA) consultation on a Spatial Development Strategy (SDS), which considers the region’s strategic housing, planning and infrastructure needs.
WECA Spatial Development Strategy consultation Read More »
The Society generally welcomes the revised scheme for St Catherine’s Place which provides a range of benefits to the local area.
St Catherine’s Place: November 2020 update Read More »
Jeff Bishop reviews ‘Planning for the Future’, a Government White Paper that will, if implemented, affect many aspects of development and conservation in Bristol.
‘Planning for the Future’ – the Government’s White Paper Read More »
There have been further delays in the Council’s Clean Air Plan and there is now also a change in plan.
Clean Air Plan – Sept 2020 update Read More »
Following the Civic Society review in Feb 2019, revisions have been made. The Society supports some of the changes, but continues to object to the proposals because of the height of the buildings.
Little Paradise update: June 2020 Read More »
Goram Homes, a housing company founded by Bristol City Council, proposes to deliver 165 flats on land previously used as a caravan site off Cumberland Road.
Caravan Club Site, Cumberland Road Read More »
The Society has submitted consultation comments on the ‘East Street vision’ commissioned by Bedminster Business Improvement District, which will evolve into a masterplan
East Street vision Read More »
The Society supports the mix of uses in proposals for Waterfront Place but regrets that it cannot support the scheme currently proposed.
The third in a series of Civic Voice ‘In Conversations’ with the civic movement, this webinar will explore how it will be possible to ‘build better and beautifully’ post COVID-19 when Government thinking will be focused on planning for economic recovery.
Civic Voice webinar: building a better post COVID-19: Wednesday 20th May, 16.00 Read More »
The second in a series of Civic Voice ‘In Conversations’ with the civic movement, this webinar will explore the new book on the housing crisis by Bob Colenutt.
Civic Voice webinar: The reality behind the housing crisis: Thursday 14th May, 12.30 Read More »
The Society does not support Vistry Partnership’s current proposal to redevelop a former railway maintenance depot to build 253 new homes.
Old Rail Depot, Clanage Road Read More »
