Temple Gate, page 2: Opportunities and Constraints
This consultation has now concluded. Information about the project is still available to read below, and results will be published in due course.
Our vision for Temple Gate is to enhance the setting of Temple Meads station in a way that reflects Bristol’s urban character, provides much-needed affordable homes and the infrastructure to support them.
Temple Gate’s ideal location close to Temple Meads station, public transport and walking and cycling links, gives an opportunity to create an attractive, welcoming, and sustainable neighbourhood that has low car use and is easier to travel through.
Bristol aims to be net zero by 2030, and an extension of the district heat network could provide homes and offices with low-carbon heating.
A mix of uses could support high density city centre apartment living, alongside retail and office space. A new hotel within easy reach of the station could also face onto Temple Gate. Any new development would consider the impact on existing homes nearby, including at Temple Gate South, west of Chatterton Street.
The vacant development plot in the Bristol & Exeter Yard site, between Station Approach and Cattle Market Road, could provide further new office space. Alternatively, the site has the potential to be a mass transit stop in future, meeting the city and region’s growing need for sustainable travel options.
The vacant development plot in the Bristol & Exeter Yard siteThere are some challenges to regenerating Temple Gate. The development areas are close to the highway, which is a key route through the city and is heavily used. The area is also partially in a flood zone, so any new development will need to thoughtfully incorporate flood defence.
The Bristol & Exeter Yard will also need to continue to act as the main hub for servicing Bristol Temple Meads station and nearby buildings. To continue this important use, public safety and access will need to be taken into consideration.
There are a number of landowners at Temple Gate, and future development will need a coordinated approach. This framework aims to support this to enable Temple Gate to come forward coherently.
Temple Gate highway