{"id":70346,"date":"2025-05-03T05:32:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-03T05:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/70346\/"},"modified":"2025-05-03T05:32:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-03T05:32:09","slug":"major-step-forward-in-plans-for-hundreds-of-south-bristol-homes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/70346\/","title":{"rendered":"Major step forward in plans for hundreds of South Bristol homes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A key planning hurdle has been cleared<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0_TCR_BRI_011220HengroveBRI_02JPG.jpg\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Hengrove Leisure Park(Image: Google Maps)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">A significant step has been taken in the proposed redevelopment of <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/all-about\/hengrove\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Hengrove<\/a> Leisure Park in <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/all-about\/south-bristol\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">South Bristol<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The move marks progress on an ambitious scheme to transform the existing site into a <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/all-about\/property-news\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">residential neighbourhood<\/a> featuring hundreds of new homes and flexible commercial space.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/all-about\/planning\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">planning application<\/a> outlines the demolition of existing structures and the construction of up to 350 dwellings, including affordable housing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">It also includes up to 1,650 square metres of flexible Class E commercial space\u2014150 square metres of which may be used for hot food takeaway\u2014along with provision for parking, cycling access, landscaping, and public realm enhancements.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">As part of the planning conditions, the developer must address archaeological concerns through a Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI), compiled by Wessex Archaeology and submitted to <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/all-about\/bristol-city-council\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Bristol City Council<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">This document responds to Condition 35 of the planning approval, which mandates an archaeological watching brief during any intrusive groundworks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">According to the WSI, the development site, which spans 3.16 hectares, was previously part of the Whitchurch Airfield and is now occupied by modern leisure buildings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Though earlier archaeological investigations between 1995 and 1997 uncovered only limited features\u2014mainly modern in origin\u2014the area\u2019s broader context includes significant Romano-British finds nearby.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">These include a high-status Roman settlement at Inns Court and a mid-4th century Roman coin hoard unearthed adjacent to the site in 2019.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Wessex Archaeology\u2019s report highlights the objective of the watching brief: \u201cto determine the presence or absence of archaeological features, deposits, structures, artefacts or ecofacts,\u201d and ensure their proper recording before any potential destruction during development.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The archaeological works will be carried out in accordance with industry standards set by Historic England and the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Should any significant finds emerge, the WSI stipulates that work may be paused to allow for further investigation or even potential excavation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The document further assures that the site\u2019s archaeological remains, if any, will be recorded and preserved through detailed documentation, with reports submitted to the council and the local Historic Environment Record.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">It also notes that \u201ca short report on the results of the watching brief will be prepared for publication in a suitable journal\u201d if appropriate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A key planning hurdle has been clearedHengrove Leisure Park(Image: Google Maps) A significant step has been taken 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