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We are concerned that Spectrum House on Bond Street is under threat with student accommodation proposed for this and nearby sites.

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SPECTRUM under threat - Bristol Civic Society
Bristol Civic Society is concerned that Spectrum House on Bond Street is under threat with student accommodation proposed for this site.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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Temple Gate: We welcome the applicant's proposals that will future-proof the buildings, showing good adaptability and sustainability of design.

Details on our website: www.bristolcivicsociety.org.uk/temple-gate/
Temple Gate - Bristol Civic Society
Bristol Civic Society welcome proposals that will future-proof Temple Gate buildings, showing good adaptability and sustainability of design.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Canons House

We support this listed office building being brought back into use, retaining it as a commercial development with a sensitive upgrading to enable it to survive well into the future.

Details on our website: www.bristolcivicsociety.org.uk/canons-house/
Canons House - Bristol Civic Society
Bristol Civic Society support Canons House being brought back into use, retaining it as a commercial development with a sensitive upgrading.
www.bristolcivicsociety.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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We cannot support proposals for Cabot Gate which do not respect the site's history, local character or neighbouring heritage assets.

Details on our website: www.bristolcivicsociety.org.uk/cabot-gate/
Cabot Gate - Bristol Civic Society
Bristol Civic Society do support proposals for Cabot Gate which does not respect the site's history, character or local heritage assets.
www.bristolcivicsociety.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Filwood and Verona House
We support the planning application for the redevelopment of this brownfield site in Fishponds, one of three adjacent major developments on industrial land.

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Filwood and Verona House: update - Bristol Civic Society
Bristol Civic Society supports the application to redevelop of this Fishponds site, one of three major developments on industrial land.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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The Autumn-Winter Better Bristol is now on our website:
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Better Bristol magazine - Bristol Civic Society
Better Bristol is the magazine of the Bristol Civic Society. It covers Bristol's built environment and heritage and is free to members.
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October 2, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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White Hart Lodge
We support proposed renovations of the Grade II former coaching inn and the creation of an 80-bed dementia nursing home.

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White Hart Lodge - Bristol Civic Society
Bristol Civic Society support proposed renovations of the Grade II former coaching inn and the creation of an 80-bed dementia nursing home.
www.bristolcivicsociety.org.uk
September 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Temple Meads Southern Gateway – planning application

We support the application for a new ’Southern Gateway’ to Temple Meads station but only if it can be shown to be workable.

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Temple Meads Southern Gateway - planning application - Bristol Civic Society
Bristol Civic Society support the application for a ’Southern Gateway’ to Temple Meads Station but only if it can be shown to be workable.
www.bristolcivicsociety.org.uk
August 28, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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We have responded to the first consultation on a masterplan for the St Philip’s Marsh area, part of the Bristol Temple Quarter Development Framework area.
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St Philips Marsh masterplan – first consultation - Bristol Civic Society
Bristol Civic Society response to a consultation on the St Philip’s Marsh masterplan, part of the Temple Quarter Development Framework area.
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August 2, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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Princess Street Bedminster

We have objected strongly to a large development of 400 student bedrooms and and 437 rental flats between the New Cut and Victoria Park.

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Princess Street Bedminster - Bristol Civic Society
Bristol Civic Society object strongly to the development of 400 student rooms and and 437 rental flats between the New Cut and Victoria Park.
www.bristolcivicsociety.org.uk
July 24, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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We recognise the benefits that the Frome Gateway Riverside Park flood resilience scheme is trying to achieve.
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Frome Gateway Riverside Park flood resilience scheme - Bristol Civic Society
Bristol Civic Society recognise the benefits that the Frome Gateway Riverside Park flood resilience scheme is trying to achieve.
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July 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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We support the Temple Gate site proposal which retains and upgrades the existing light industrial buildings.

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Temple Gate Industrial - Bristol Civic Society
Bristol Civic Society supports the Temple Gate site proposal which retains and upgrades the existing light industrial buildings.
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July 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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We support the proposed Ransom House reuse and expansion option but this is a lost opportunity to create a permanent community in the city.

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Transom House, Victoria Street - Bristol Civic Society
Bristol Civic Society supports the proposed Ransom House reuse but it is a lost opportunity to create a permanent community in the city.
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July 17, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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We cannot support the proposals for the Coop Funeral site in their current form. The overall impression is now one of a large Victorian workhouse.

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Coop Funeral site, Church Road - Bristol Civic Society
Bristol Civic Society cannot support Coop Funeral site application. The overall impression is now one of a large Victorian workhouse.
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July 16, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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We support proposals to bring the Merchants Arms back into use, especially one that will bring it a community focus. But we object to the proposals in their present form.

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Merchants Arms, Bell Hill, Bristol - Bristol Civic Society
Bristol Civic Society supports proposals to bring the Merchants Arms, Bristol back into use. We object to proposals in their present form.
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July 15, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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There are three award winners in 2025, with plaques presented at the Design Awards event hosted by The Digital Futures Institute of the University of Bristol.

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Design Awards 2025 - Bristol Civic Society
Three award winners in 2025, with plaques presented at the Design Awards event hosted by Digital Futures Institute, University of Bristol
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July 9, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Waverley House: an opportunity is being missed to replace an incongruous building with something that is worthy of its location in the historic core of the city.

See our comment online: www.bristolcivicsociety.org.uk/waverley-hou...
Waverley House update May 2025 - Bristol Civic Society
Waverley House: Bristol Civic Society thinks an opportunity is missed to replace an ugly with something that worthy of its location.
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May 14, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Proposal by London developer, CKC Properties, for mixed use purpose-built student accommodation in the regeneration area of St Philips Marsh.

Details on our website: www.bristolcivicsociety.org.uk/albert-road/
Albert Road - Bristol Civic Society
Proposal London developer, CKC Properties for mixed use purpose-built student accommodation in the regeneration area of St Philips Marsh.
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May 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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We comment on the Filwood and Verona House section of the Atlas Place redevelopment masterplan.
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Filwood and Verona House - Bristol Civic Society
Bristol Civic Society comment on of the Filwood and Verona House section of the Atlas Place redevelopment masterplan.
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May 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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We comment on proposals for 1,600 new homes as part of Atlas Place redevelopment masterplan in Timber Mills, Fishponds.
Details on our website: www.bristolcivicsociety.org.uk/timber-mills/
Timber Mills - Bristol Civic Society
Bristol Civic Society comments on proposals for 1,600 new homes as part of Atlas Place redevelopment masterplan in Timber Mills, Fishponds.
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May 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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The Society welcomes proposals for a new ‘southern gateway’ to Temple Meads station which caters for many transport modes.

Details on our website:

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Temple Meads Southern Gateway - Bristol Civic Society
Bristol Civic Society welcomes proposals for a new ‘southern gateway’ to Temple Meads station which caters for many transport modes.
www.bristolcivicsociety.org.uk
March 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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We have commented on the second consultation of the Western Harbour masterplan and have raised serious misgivings.

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Western Harbour masterplan: second consultation - Bristol Civic Society
Bristol Civic Society have commented on the second consultation of the Western Harbour masterplan and have raised serious misgivings.
www.bristolcivicsociety.org.uk
March 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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30-64 Pennywell Road, St. Judes
The proposed development at 30-64 Pennywell Road, St. Judes, crams too much accommodation on the site and constitutes a gross overdevelopment.

Details on our website: www.bristolcivicsociety.org.uk/30-64-pennyw...
February 14, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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68-72 Avon Street: update Feb 2025

The building proposed for Avon Street is bland, too high, overbearing in some views and does not relate to the history of the site.

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68-72 Avon Street: update Feb 2025 - Bristol Civic Society
The building proposed for Avon Street is bland, too high, overbearing in some views and does not relate to the history of the site.
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February 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Centre Promenade
The Transport and Place-making Group met with Council officers in January to discuss our concerns about proposals for the Centre Promenade.

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Centre Promenade - Bristol Civic Society
The Transport and Place-making Group met with Council officers in January to discuss our concerns about proposals for the Centre Promenade.
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February 10, 2025 at 11:22 AM