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This consultation has now concluded. Information about the project is still available to read below, and results will be published in due course.
In response to the opportunities and constraints of the site the following design objectives should guide development within the area:
Streets and Spaces
- New development should improve connections with surrounding areas.
- Proposals should respond to the traffic-dominance of Temple Gate by including generous footways and courtyard areas in and around new building plots to make the area more enjoyable for pedestrians.
- New streetscaping in Bristol & Exeter Yard should maintain access for servicing vehicles while also reducing safety hazards for pedestrians, making this area both functional and enjoyable.
Building Height and Form
- The scale, height and size of buildings should reflect the area’s character and heritage.
- Building materials and finishes should complement their surroundings.
Building Character and Standards
- Development along Temple Gate should include ground-floor businesses to create active and engaging spaces to welcome visitors and residents.
- Clusters of buildings with similar architecture styles and varied heights should respond to the historic character of the area.
- Basement space should be used for parking and waste storage to minimise street-level parking and clutter.
- Buildings should be positioned and orientated for sustainable design, such as protection against temperature extremes and wind tunnel.
Important Views and Vistas
- Developments should protect important views of Bristol Temple Meads station to enhance the station’s historic character and setting.
Illustrative view of what development at Temple Gate could look like