Ben and local residents are increasingly concerned about the recent planning application for the Old Gas Works at the junction of Upper Bristol Road and Windsor Bridge to be turned into student accommodation.
Ben believes this application will cause additional parking problems on nearby streets and is contrary to the policies and land-use designation for this site within the Council’s draft Placemaking Plan (Policy SB8). A mixed development that includes affordable homes and business space, as well as adequate parking provision and traffic improvements, would be more appropriate for this site.
Ben and Kingsmead councillor, Cllr. Chris Pearce, have collected petition signatures from the many local residents opposed to this application and will be contacting residents again shortly about the plans.
You can view and comment on the application here, or download a copy of the petition to collect signatures below.