Nash Partnership was pleased to undertake an architectural and planning consultancy due diligence feasibility study for a prominent 1.72 hectare (425 acres) site in Bedminster, Bristol. The site is located in the heart of the city – within walking distance of Bristol Temple Meads train station, Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone, Bedminster Parade, and the floating harbour.
The site presented an exciting redevelopment opportunity to create a new mixed-use build-to-rent/student accommodation-led placemaking scheme that would create a new community and enhance the existing mixed-use residential local context.
We prepared a series of feasibility studies for both build-to-rent and student accommodation dwellings which focused on the creation of a series of new north-to-south routes across the site, including a pedestrian-only ‘residential boulevard’ connection that could provide a catalyst for a new future connection between Bristol’s floating harbour and the dynamic and busy Bedminster Parade.
The preferred feasibility option entailed the creation of c.470 build-to-rent dwellings and 10,000 sq ft of new commercial space alongside new public realm spaces, routes and landscaping, with the buildings set at appropriate heights with reference to the local context – between 6 and 11 storeys.
The feasibility designs were designed in accordance with Bristol City Council’s Local Plan/Planning Policies including Bristol’s Urban Living SPD guidance.