Clifton and Hotwells Improvement Society (CHIS)CHIS Planning Applications Currently and Recently considered
Gill Blakeman, Planning CoordinatorComments about planning applications to: Planning, Transport and Sustainable Development, Brunel House, St Georges Road, Bristol BS1 5UY. email: development.management@bristol.gov.uk Telephone: 0117 9223976
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This page lists current and recent applications considered. See other planning page for the following information.
Planning Applications Currently and Recently considered
Students Union, Queens Road
9 Feb: Pre-app: DetailsGlobe Sports, Jacobs Wells Road
Feb 2010: 10/00425/F - Demolition of rear premises, alterations and extension to existing street fronting building and erection of a new building to provide 48 units of student residential accommodation.There was a drop-in evening at Globe Sports, Jacob's Wells Road on 8th December.
Spencer Back Director AngusMeekArchitects The Cedars, 60 Arley Hill Cotham, Bristol, BS6 5PP t +44 (0)117 9428286 f +44 (0)117 9420495 e sback@angusmeek.co.uk
Sutton House, Clifton Down Bristol BS8 3HT (bottom of Canygne Rd)
Feb 2010: The unauthorised dormer window has finally been removed and work on reducing the height of the conservatory of this fine grade II listed house. More details27 The Mall Bristol BS8 4JG
- A/10/2121026.NWF: Appeal to Planning Inspectorate. Views submitted by 15 March. Progress and comments can be made to http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/pcs
- 10/00104/X Type of Application: Variation/Deletion of a Condition
Proposal: Removal of condition no. 2 of approval ref. 09/04196/F, in order to use the whole of the ground floor space
as Use Class A3.
This is 393 square metres so could be a huge restaurant! More details. Refused - 09/04196/F granted- but no more than 35% of the space can be A3
Proposal: Change of use of the ground floor unit from use class A1 (retail) to use class A1 (retail), A3 (restaurant and cafe) or A4 (Drinking establishments) or a combination thereof.
Please write in before 2 December
This is 393 square metres so could be a huge restaurant!
More details
09/03895/F and 09/03913/LC Christian Science Church, Kensington Place BS8 3AH
Permission granted at Development committee meeting. 5 voted for, 3 against
Full demolition of church and erection of 8 apartments
Recomended for refusal. To be considered at Development Control (Central) 3 Feb 6pm
- Inadequate justification has been submitted in order to demonstrate that the building is not capable of continued use as a community facility or economic or sensitive adaptation to other community uses. There is a demonstrable need for community facilities within the locality that could reasonably be accommodated within the existing site or building in an economic and sensitive manner. Finally, the loss of the land/property would not form part of a larger scheme for the development of community services serving the needs of local people, and no compensatory facilities of an equivalent community benefit are provided. The proposal would therefore result in the unacceptable loss of an existing community service building and land and would therefore be contrary to Policy CS1 of the adopted Bristol Local Plan (1997).
- . The proposed first floor balcony to the rear of the proposed building would unacceptably overlook the rear amenity space of The Cottage resulting in a loss of privacy for the occupants of this property and harm to their residential amenity. The proposals would therefore be contrary to Policy B9 of the adopted Bristol Local Plan December 1997.
71 Princess Victoria Street Bristol BS8 4DD
Jan 10: Application No. 10/00149/F Type of Application: Full Planning Proposal: Change of use of former garage to an office (Use Class B1), including alterations to the front elevation and modifications to the roof.
Chesterfield Hospital
09/03774/F withdrawnPre-application: land off Princes Lane (to the rear of 412 Hotwell Road)
- Dec 09: 09/05158/VC
Proposal now change to remove all the orchard trees in order to prepare the land for potential development pre-planning.
Comment by 26 January Proposal: Fell one Pear tree (T1), one Wild Cherry tree (T3) and one Lime tree (T14).
Comment by 13 January 2010 - Dec 09: Conservation Advisory Panel stated- The site is listed as it had been part of 412 Hotwell Road. The retaining walls of the
terraces were in poor repair due to lack of
maintenance. There was no information in the document showing any detail of building or fenestration.
However, the pre-application could be considered as a matter of principle. Nothing had been built between Tuffleigh House and Windsor Terrace for at least 100 years. This was an important part of the landscape of a nationally important conservation area and iconic view of Bristol from the Suspension bridge. The public inquiry in 1971 on the hotel extension established the importance of this hillside. Setting aside the practicality of access, construction and services on this site, the terraces and walls would be obscured by the proposed development.
The historic fabric and form must be preserved and retained. The previous buildings on the site were merely glass houses and sheds. A dwelling inevitably would have domestic paraphenaila, thus damaging the viw. The slope is also a wildlife haven which must not be disturbed.
The panel strongly objected - Oct 09: CHIS examined the proposals with care, and understood the developer’s aim to create a dramatic building which would at the same time blend with its
surroundings. However they were clear that the land had been sold as a garden, and that there should be no development of the face of the Gorge.
They have consistently opposed the development of all private open space in Clifton over the past five years on the grounds that Clifton is already over-developed, and that in a conservation area the space between buildings is as important as the buildings themselves. CHIS was created 40 years ago to oppose development on the face of the Gorge and wishes to remain true to its principles.
They were also of the opinion that the access on Prince’s Lane was far too narrow, and that any attempt at building would threaten the properties on the Portway below. The problems of rubbish disposal, let alone services and drains, or the provision of car parking space had clearly not been addressed.
They were clear that they would oppose any proposal, however ingenious. - Oct 09: The developer presented rationale behind the proposed massing of the single dwelling and how the design ensures the house blends into its setting (using photomontages). The proposal seeks to retain an open space aesthetic, incorporate ‘green’ technology & positively preserve the site setting.
Portcullis
- Nov 09: Application No: 09/04246/F
Proposal: Renovation of existing rear terrace/
Customer beer garden. Boundary wall and minor
Works to renovate existing rear window
Refused: the use of the yard as a beer garden does not require planning permission and the proposed terracing and paving materials will not have a harmful effect on the listed building, we have refused the application under delegated powers for the following reason: The raised terrace paving will facilitate the increased use of this area by customers resulting in a detrimental effect on the amenities of the local residents by reason of increased noise and disturbance contrary to policy ME4 of the Bristol Local Plan 1997. The accompanying application for listed building consent has been approved as this solely relates to the terracing and materials to which there is no objection. - July 09: 09/00802/F. Retention of timber decking of the yard area
Refused due to detrimental effect on the amenities of the local residents by reason of increased noise and disturbance contrary to policies S8 and EC1 of the Bristol Local Plan. Also because timber decking is not a suitable material for a traditional building. The works are poorly considered and lack quality and design and relate poorly to their immediate local context. The works fail to preserve the local building and its setting contrary to sections 16(2) and 66 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and Policy B13 of the Bristol Local Plan
Application No. 09/03285/F Greyhound Public House 32 Princess Victoria Street Bristol BS8 4BZ
Proposal Change of use of land previously associated with bank to outside seating/smoking area associated with public house.granted 24 Nov 09. Trial period for 1 year. No use after 9pm.
Application No 09/02750/LD; 99 Queens Road Clifton Bristol BS8 1LW
Type of Application Listed Building Consent (Demolish)
Proposal Demolition of existing two storey retail outlet and associated car parking for redevelopment to four storey residential.
24 Sep:
Pronto Print to be demolished and replaced with a 4 storey building 8 S/C flats by Andrew Wotton Associates who were appointed after they gained approval on the adjoining property (101) .
Note only 3.8 metre away from grade II listed 20 Richmond Hill
101 Queens Rd BS8 1LW Application 08/05172/F
8 April 09: granted at Development Committee meeting.See the montages for the replacement of the current building at 101 Queen’s Road.
 View from St Pauls Rd |
 View from near Students Union |
 View from Pembroke Rd |
 View from near Queens Court |
The Planners are recommending it to be granted.
CHIS is vigorously opposed to the scheme on the grounds of unacceptable massing, weight and design of the development which would be at one of the entry points to the Clifton Conservation Area.
January 09: Application No. 08/05172/F. This flier may help.
 View from near Students Union (totally out of context) |
 Side elevation (dwarfs ImagePrint!) |
a further application for a new building on this most prominent site in Clifton, directly across Queens Road from the Queens Court flats (much disliked by Nicholas Pevsner).
The form of the building is utterly inappropriate in a setting of grand neo-classical Georgian villas set in landscape setting of trees and lawns on Queen's Road, and of Georgian terraces. Its form, scale, massing and materials are to the detriment of 99 Queens Road, and surrounding listed buildings. It is incongrous within the locality and fails to preserve the character and appearance of Clifton Conservation Area contrary to policies B1, B2, B5, B6, B8, and B15 of the Bristol Local Plan.
This scheme is mainly in render rather than ashlar bath stone, sited hard on the back of pavement without a soft landscape setting, and of a rather tired and dated architecture entirely inappropriate here. The applicant has failed to even submit a ground floor plan, has provided no contextual street elevations or sections, has not provided a contextual site plan, and has provided only a highly selective photomontage, showing the scheme only in context wit the ill fitting red brick flats which Pevsner had pleaded should never be allowed to happen again.
- Sept 08: Appeal withdrawn!
- Aug 08: Appeal downgraded to written representation
- June 08: Appeal considered at a Public Inquiry
- 08/00412/F 29 Jan 08:
Redevelopment of existing student accommodation to provide four storey residential development comprising 14 no. one, two and three bedroom apartments.
and 08/00413/LC Demolition of existing student accommodation in Conservation Area - 24 Oct 07 Refused
This was opposed by virtue of its form, scale, and relationship to surrounding buildings.
Application No. 08/04326/F 36-40 Princess Victoria Street Bristol BS8 4BZ
8 April: Application refused
Proposal: Change of use from 2 no. car garages and 2 no. retail units to A3 use (Restaurant/Cafe).
Application No. 08/04327/A 36-40 Princess Victoria Street Bristol BS8 4BZ
(a huge site) for 110-115 covers, possibly more. More details
Comments by 24 March
Type of Application Advertisement
Proposal Externally illuminated, fascia sign, hanging sign and canvas canopy and internally illuminated, menu case.
Date Registered 13 February 2009
Applicant Cote Restaurants Ltd
Case Officer Daniel Rogers (dan.rogers@bristol.gov.uk)
Tel No. 0117 922 3766
E-mail Comments to north.planning@bristol.gov.uk
08/01958/F & 01959/LC – Sion Hill Car Park
5 Nov 08:granted at Planning meeting press release from Sion Hill group concerned about the fact that 20% of the land is unregistered.Development of vacant site comprising 3 apartments on Sion Hill, 4 apartments on Sion Place and 6 on-site car spaces. Demolition of boundary wall.
Old ABC Cinema, Whiteladies Road
09/02252/LA & 02253/F Internal and external alterations in connection with change of use from cinema to church
1-3 Alma Vale Road Bristol BS8 2HL (Edwards Garage)
29 Sept 08: granted Application No. 08/03912/FProposal: Refurbishment of existing villa to create 4no additional flats (total 11 flats). Refurbishment of existing listed garage to create commercial space. Reconstruction of existing workshop to create 3no new courtyard houses.
Revised after community involvement, who objected to the victorian villa being demolished
Nov 07: withdrawn 07/04439/F: Part demolition of existing buildings and erection of a single building providing 64 no. student studios and 3no. student cluster flats with retention of listed facade. Comments you may wish to consider
Application No. 08/00656/LA Suspension Bridge Suspension Bridge Road Bristol
13 February 2008:Type of Application: Listed Building Consent (Alter/Extend)
Proposal: Installation of a new drainage system along both edges of the roadway of the bridge. The existing timber kerbs and their mastic asphalt covering will be removed, along with the cast iron drainage gullies and the timber splashboards. A new drainage channel will be installed, with narrow glass-fibre reinforced polymer (GRP) splashboards and extruded asphalt kerbs.
06/00811/X/C - 50 Princess Victoria Street
- alcohol can only be served from 10am
- alcohol can only be served to people seated at tables (max 48)
- alcohol must be ancillary to a meal
- must be a prominant notice advising that alcohol will only be served with a snack
- only wine, champagne, one lager on tap, one beer on tap may be served
Variation of conditions 2, 3, 4 and 9 attached to planning permission 05/00191/F to increase the percentage of floor space allocated to the café AND to supply hot food.
Refused (Maggie represented Princess Victoria Street objectors)! at Development Committee Meeting 5 July 2006 despite planners recommending increase in floorspace, opening times and hot food.
- Max covers from 48 to 60
- Client will be applying for a license for alcohol
- Background music will be played
- It will operate 8:00-22:00 Monday to Saturday (previously agreed to be 20:00), 9:00-18:00 Sunday
- Rubbish will be collected daily from the streets in black plastic bags
07/05728/LA & 05730/F – Clifton Observatory, Clifton Down
Oct 08: Granted21 dec 07: Construction/reinstatement of the first floor observatory to form viewing terrace and external works.
CAP considered its previous minute to apply as none of the issues raised had been answered. In addition the details submitted were completely inappropriate, such as sand/cement rendering and the building of an external bin store. The Panel was not able to make a decision on the principle of making a new dome owing to lack of information and satisfactory details. These proposals were completely inappropriate for a Grade II* listed building. An appropriately qualified professional should be employed. The Panel strongly objected.
Former Rifle Range and Squash Court, Canynge Road.
- July 08: After 5 years of refusals, application granted at Development Control Central Committee
- March 08: Another application!
- Nov 07: Appeal dismissed by Planning Inspectorate. "In the absence of an appropriate scheme for redevelopment, I consider that demolition of the existing buildings on the site would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the Clifton Conservation Area"
- March 07: Canynge Road refused for 3rd time 9-0 with one abstention at the Development Control Central Committee.
- September 06: Note that Clifton College Rifle Range & Squash Courts Canynge Road has reappeared.
- September 06: Note that Clifton College Rifle Range & Squash Courts Canynge Road has reappeared. CHIS will continue to oppose this.
- 20 April 2006: We have won the Canynge Road Appeal for a second time! More details
07/04551/FB: Clifton Library Princess Victoria Street Bristol BS8 4BX
Nov 07: withdrawnAlterations to the existing courtyard to create a level access for the disabled, cleaning of the existing stone facade and installation of platform lift. Comments you may wish to consider
07/04197/F & 04198/LA – Trafalgar House, The Promenade
Erection of a new 3 meter high fence to rear boundary.07/03415/F – Polack’s House, 1-3 Percival Road
Retention of car park and garden walls to rear of property. The invitation is for 'CHIS' to inspect, but it may be that others would like to make their own arrangements to inspect the sample render panel and make comments before 19 November. It is important that the Council gets as many letters (hopefully of objection) as possible as this precedent would drive a coach and horses through everything we have achieved on Canynge Road. All our Conservation Area would be at risk of materials being used which are flagrantly not in keeping.Michael would appreciate a note from all who do go, and copy of each letter of objection which should be addressed to:
The Chief Planning Officer, Environment Transport Leisure , Bristol City Council , Brunel House , St George's Road , Bristol BS1 5UY
The test of acceptability is whether the render would be in keeping with the rubble stone villas of north Canynge Road. Would it enhance or preserve the Conservation Area? Whether there is harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area? And most importantly, would it blend with the historic architecture of the area, as opposed to the houses of Canynge Square and Canynge Road south?
07/03577/F – Land at rear of 97 Pembroke Road
Erection of 1 three bedroom detached dwelling house.07/04124/F & 04125/LC – 17 Vyvyan Terrace
Demolition of existing double garage. Construction of a two-story building comprising garaging at ground floor with accommodation aboveORANGE PCS LIMITED - APPLICATION TO ERECT MOBILE PHONE MAST ON CHRISTCHURCH GREEN, OPPOSITE THE CHURCH
24 Oct 07 Refused
CLIFTON and CHIS SAY NO!!!
APPLICATION NO: 07/03664/F WITH Bristol City Council,
Site Address: Land Adjacent To Clifton Down Road Bristol
Proposal: Installation of an 8m high telecommunications lamp post with a Devon equipment cabinet located at ground level with an electric pillar adjacent.
Applicant Orange PCS Ltd
E-mail Comments to: north.planning@bristol.gov.uk Orange has applied to site a mobile phone mast on Christchurch Green opposite the church by the bus stop - and you must say 'no' by FRIDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 07 NOW EXTENDED TO 10 OCTOBER.
- Radio frequency radiation from mobile phone masts is very likely to cause cancers. Also it can't be controlled so is all around the area
- Orange was recently forced to take down a mast in Berkley House in Staple Hill, Bristol, because 7 people got cancer (3 have died & 4 are terminally ill)
- The Health Protection Agency (an independent statutory body advising the government) says that cancer clusters occur from living close to phone masts
- The US, New Zealand and Australian governments have BANNED mobile phone masts in residential areas and near schools
- Local schools and Christchurch nursery are very close by - research by EC doctors says that children near to phone masts suffer from learning difficulties, concentration and behaviour disorders eg ADD, ADHD, heart disorders, tumours and leukaemia the list is endless!
- Researchers say phone masts should be AT LEAST 500M from homes and schools
- Clifton is a historic and beautiful area with very old and listed buildings. The mast will be 8m - higher than the houses and trees. It will be a terrible eyesore. As well as a health risk it's very ugly!
- Christchurch Green has been granted to the citizens of Bristol by an old charter several hundreds of years ago. Why is this monstrosity being proposed? Do we as citizens not have a say?
- There are several masts nearby, why more? http://www.sitefinder.ofcom.org.uk/ Mobile mast site finder
Go online: www:bristol.gov.uk/planning, or Telephone: Mr Angelo Calabrese at Bristol City Council on 0117 922 3058 or north.planning@bristol.gov.uk
TELL PEOPLE WHAT YOU THINK BEFORE ITS TOO LATE!
Robert Smith Unit, 11 Mortimer Road:Proposed unit to treat class A drug users
27 September 2006: AWP decide not to pursue the use of 11 Mortimer Road as a drug clinic! The next step would have been on 18 October 2006: Decision by Scrutiny Commission about whether the clinic constitutes a substantial variation of serviceMore details about the 9 month fight
01/02913/F/C - Bridge House, Sion Place and 12 Gloucester Row, Clifton
July 2006: Permission granted14 June 2006: Bristol City Council Planning team have advised the applicant that the proposed roof terrace to Bridge House does not fall within the scope of the 2001 planning permission and therefore has not been formally approved by the local planning authority. The developer has been advised to seek to regularise the situation by submitting an application for permission to undertake the works, which would clearly now be a retrospective application.
8 June 2006: letter written to Vicky Lewis Environment, Transport & Leisure:
It would appear that there have been several alterations to the approved plans for this application:
- The reinstatement of the roof of Bridge House together with the integral restoration of the end of Gloucester Row was welcome but the addition of three major roof ‘party’ terraces overlooking a large number of properties in the neighbourhood in addition to the Suspension Bridge itself. The increased height of the central terrace is unacceptable.
- The alteration of the roof line to enable the private party decks to have a view of the Bridge.
- The addition of a second floor balcony on the west facing façade of Gloucester Row is unacceptable as no listed terraced building in Clifton has such an appendage. It is incorrect architecturally, and does not represent best conservation practice.
- The omission of the reinstated flank façade of 12 Gloucester Row facing the Suspension Bridge. This improvement should be regarded as an integral part of the application and not one that can be dispensed with without vitiating the entire consent.
It would be appreciated if this letter were recorded as representing the views of all members of the Clifton and Hotwells Improvement Society and not just those of the signatory or of CHIS as a single objector.
05/00520/LA/C - Clifton Observatory
Oct 08 Granted Completion of proposed conversion works (what proposed conversion works?) and retention of works for proposed café/restaurant. There has still been no reply to our letter enquiring about the fact that there had been no planning application since 1980. A copy has been sent to Cllr Janke. We have made a study critique on the Observatory bringing old drawings to the attention of English Heritage etc. CAP (the Conservation Advisory Panel) which advises the Council, were concerned that the application for works to a grade 11* listed building must have a conservation strategy report and an archaeological report; neither had been provided. The dome or drum is one of the most important aspects of the building; this has not been included in the application.
Copy of a letter written to The Editor of the Evening Post 3rd November 2005
Sir,
Your editorial comments might carry more force if they were based on facts. CHIS does not oppose the construction of a dome on the Observatory. It welcomes one of appropriate design, as the report in your own newspaper states and in fact, for 30 years have advocated the restoration of this sadly neglected building.
In the recent court hearing CHIS opposed a dangerous road project not the visitor centre itself. The proposed road is still dangerous, especially to the disabled and children. The Society's funds are not affected by the costs award as you have implied repeatedly since the money has long been pledged separately by supporters.
Your contempt for proper protection of listed buildings and sites does no service to the city you claim to celebrate.
If you consult us we will happily provide accurate information.
Yours faithfully,
Brian Worthington
Chairman
McArthur Warehouse, Gas Ferry Road 8211
Planning Application 03/01463/X/C and 03/01464/F/C McArthur's Warehouse has featured in Private Eye - not a flattering article with regard to the planning outcome. At the meeting on 16 March 2005, the councillors voted to uphold their original approval, and thus demolish the warehouse. The demolition was agreed by the casting vote of the Chairman, Richard Eddy - the committee were equally divided. Predictable, but very sad.After a very great deal of lobbying by the Civic Society, the chair Richard Eddy agreed to reconsider the application at the committee meeting held on Wednesday 16 March. The 10 page report is now on the web and recommends demolition despite the Secretary of State, the Government of the South West, English Heritage, Civic Trust, and the original recommendation of the Central Development Committee report in February 2004.
14 March Read my letter that I have submitted, demonstrating the weak, contradictory arguments for demolition
Evening Post 14 March 2005
Bristol Civic Society is furious over the latest move in a planning wrangle over a redbrick derelict Victorian warehouse near the ss Great Britain. Councillors are being advised to confirm a controversial scheme to tear down McArthur's Warehouse in Gas Ferry Road and replace it with a complex of three buildings up to five storeys high around a courtyard to provide offices, homes, upmarket bars or restaurants and service shops. The Civic Society has come up with its own plan to retain the warehouse, which it believes sets the scene for Brunel's masterpiece nearby.
An original scheme by Quada developers was given approval by the council's planning committee in September 2000. But before the official approval notices were sent out, the scheme was "called in" by the Secretary of State and a public inquiry was held. The four-day hearing was unusual because the council's planners, who backed the scheme, found themselves cross-examined by the main objectors - the civic society. The outcome was in favour of the Civic Society and therefore planning permission was refused.
Quada drew up a revised scheme with some modifications, including reducing the maximum height of buildings from seven to five storeys, which was submitted to the city council in May 2003 and not discussed by councillors until eight months later. English Heritage revealed that it was drawing up a report which was assessing the possibility of saving the warehouse and converting it. The council's planning officers suggested deferral so demolition could be further examined. But councillors gave approval, subject to conditions.
This prompted the Government Office for the South West to put planning approval on hold and it was later called in for a second time. A second public inquiry was expected to be held in February 2005, but English Heritage withdrew its objection on Christmas Eve, which led to the call-in being scrapped. The power to give planning permission has now been returned to the council's planning committee, which discussed the issue on Wednesday.
Planning officer Ian White says in a report there are no new matters which warrant the councillors changing their minds from previous decisions. But Stephen Macfarlane, of the Civic Society, is furious that a second public inquiry is not going ahead. He said: "If we had been told earlier, then we could have mounted our own case against the scheme. "It's not a bad building which is being proposed - it's just in the wrong place. This site is so important because it provides the backdrop to the ss Great Britain. If the buildings are too high, then the ship is lost. McArthur's Warehouse is so important because it is end-on to the ship, whereas the developer's scheme is to utilise all the dockland behind the ship. We fought this case at the first public inquiry and won. But now we've had the rug pulled from underneath our feet. What's happened is absolutely disgraceful."
Mr White says in his report that the background work which was done in preparation for the second public inquiry included the viability of saving the old warehouse. This led to a consultant's report which said the warehouse detracted from the character of the area. He said English Heritage withdrew its objection after a partial collapse inside the warehouse which led irs officials to believe that its retention and conversion was only "marginal at best" and therefore not worth fighting at a public inquiry.
Michael Woodman-Smith would be pleased to provide members with further information, and details of the new material which we have obtained since the committee decided to allow the redevelopment last year. This includes the report commissioned by English Heritage which establishes the viability of the retention and restoration of the warehouse which we believe would create the best setting for the SS Great Britain. We have produced extensive 3D imagery of the proposed redevelopment (both before and after), together with in addition the proposals by SS Great Britain Trust to redevelop their own site with further 6 storey housing.
McArthurs Warehouse Application
- (A) Variation of Condition No 3 attached to permission 00/00201/LC, to allow Conservation Area Consent to be implemented in conjunction with a different Planning Permission.
- (B) Comprehensive redevelopment scheme for 3 No replacement buildings with a mixed use scheme comprising A1, A3, B1, B2 and C3 uses.
This is a historic building directly behind the Great Britain, is one of few original warehouse buildings left in the docks and has associations with Brunel and should not be demolished. Pictures of warehouse and from across the river.
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