New multi-storey car park and a ‘city destination’ with restaurants and bars planned for Temple Quarter

The public is to have its say on a major regeneration project centred on Bristol Temple Meads which features railway station improvements, a new city destination with restaurants and bars and 10,000 new homes.

A new multi-storey car park on the other side of the River Avon and a small supermarket next to the station are also included in the Temple Quarter plans, which have gone out for consultation today.

And there is even a potential mass transit hub earmarked between the main station approach and Cattle Market Road which shows the continued intention by those behind the project - Bristol City Council, the West of England Combined Authority, Homes England and Network Rail - to keep the controversial scheme on the table.

The proposals have reached this stage after the Government issued almost £95m in funding in June last year. Work could start next year, and will be phased over the next 20 years.

Mayor Marvin Rees said: “We now have a clear and ambitious vision for delivering the affordable homes, new jobs and sustainable infrastructure the city needs to build a good pattern of life for residents here.

“The consultation is a chance for Bristolians to get their fingerprintson the framework and test the emerging principles for the regeneration of St Philip’s Marsh.”

Below, we break the proposals into six areas. They can be viewed in full detail at the consultation website, which can be found by clicking here.

Bristol Temple Meads railway station: The vision is for the station to become a ‘landmark gateway’ with work to take place over the next five years.

A new eastern entrance would open out into the new University of Bristol Enterprise Campus. The existing northern entrance would be improved to lead out on to a new public space. While the main station approach would see more of the area pedestrianised with parking for only taxis and disabled motorists.

A new drop-off area for normal vehicles would be introduced off Temple Back East.

Inside the station, platform 1 would be an extended and a new platform introduced. Platforms 13 and 15 would be widened, and a new footbridge over the platforms could be built.

Southern Gateway: Transport hub with a new access into the station

A new multi-storey car park would be built on the site south of the River Avon where a Kwik Fit garage and hire car firm are currently based. There would also be potential at the site for a cycle parking hub to serve south Bristol.

The space could also provide a sie for a new commercial office building.

Goods Yard and Midland Shed: With car parking relocated to the Southern Gateway, there would be opportunity to improve usage of the sites.

The Goods Yard is envisaged as a new city destinationwith restaurants and bars fostering an 18-hour economy. The redevelopment of the Midland Shed could include on-the-go retail outside the ticket gates, suchas a small supermarket and takeaway food and drink.

A terrace could also be introduced outside the Midland Shed for outdoor seating.

Temple Gate: Opportunity to create a sustainable new neighbourhood with affordable homes and the infrastructure to support them.

Between 120 and 200 homes in apartment blocks in the area, where the old Robins and Day Peugeot garage is based along with Don Giovanni’s restaurant. Temple Gate could also include convenience and retail to serve new and existing residents, as well as passing trade.

Mead Street: Create a flourishing urban neighbourhood and community with a mix of homes and workspaces

Proposals here could see up to 1,500 new homes, 500 jobs, sustainable travel routes and a new 0.5-hectare public green space created. The masterplan for the area says Fowlers of Bristol would be retained.

St Philip’s Marsh: Includes the University of Bristol Enterprise Campus, Temple Island, Silverthorne Island and St Philip’s Marsh industrial area

On Temple Island, which has an unusued bridge leading onto it, there are current proposals for up to 500 homes, a hotel and conference facililty. Legal And General is behind the development, but a planning application has not yet been submited.

From 2023, work will begin on a masterplan for a mixed development across St Philip’s Marsh.