Plans for a towering new building in South Bristol face backlash from locals concerned about its impact on views and the environment
The Galliard Apsley Partnership is pushing for planning permission for several tower blocks. This site is on a large industrial estate in Bedminster. They’ve submitted a request to Bristol City Council about whether they need an environmental impact assessment.
This development could bring up to 460 new rental flats and a student accommodation block for 420 students. But the views from Victoria Park are a big concern. People enjoy stunning views of the city from there, and they don’t want that ruined.
The tallest building in the proposal is set to be 21 stories high. This would make it the tallest in South Bristol, surpassing Northfield House, which is 18 stories tall. The plans have been in the news since before Christmas, and they’re part of a larger project to build new homes in the area.
However, the local residents’ group, TRESA, is already objecting. They believe an environmental assessment is necessary. They think the height of the proposed tower is too much for the area.
The developers argue that the design aims to minimize visual impact. They say tall buildings are part of a regeneration plan for the area. But TRESA disagrees, calling the 21-story tower unacceptable and too dominating for the skyline.
Now, it’s up to the council to decide if an environmental assessment is needed before the full planning application is submitted later this year.
