Vision for Western Harbour regeneration set to be approved

Bristol City Council’s Cabinet is set to adopt a new enhanced vision for Western Harbour that emerged from public consultation earlier this year.

Building on the area’s heritage and identity, the vision sets out key commitments that will guide the transformation of the area as it changes in the future.

The overall balance of responses from Bristolians and other stakeholders to the consultation were supportive of the Western Harbour vision.

Plans to celebrate heritage and safeguard treasured assets received the most support. From the feedback, many sought more detailed proposals for the area such as the road layout and housing numbers. These aspects will be considered during the masterplanning development starting later this year and will be guided by the vision and further consultation with the community.

Some of the notable changes being made to the vision following the consultation and additional public feedback include:

• Clarity on making sure the Bonded Warehouses continue to be the dominant built structures in the area
• Providing access to key views both from within the area and across the city
• A commitment to restoring, reusing and celebrating the historic dock buildings and infrastructure
• Strengthening the pledge that the area will be inclusive to all.

The vision, once endorsed by Cabinet, will be the thread that guides the brief to appoint a masterplanning team later this year. The masterplanners can then use the vision and further discussions with the community to create more detailed proposals for the area and develop a strategy that will consider how the plan could be delivered and funded.

For more information, read our news release at: Newsroom - bristol.gov.uk

The consultation report and draft Western Harbour vision are available at: HarbourHopes.co.uk

A summary and full report pack for the Cabinet meeting being held on 12 July 2022 is available at: ModernGov - bristol.gov.uk