Brislington Community Partnership – Land Survey Zone 5.1

Langton Road

Whitby Road

New Bridge Road

5.1 – St Annes

Keywords/phrases: Railway, residential, industrial, warehouse, office, river front

Summary

This area is predominantly residential to the north and east with a large swathe of light industrial and warehousing fronting the River Avon to the northwest. Again it is disappointing that the majority of river frontage is dedicated to warehousing and light industry as this would otherwise be a huge potential for residential mixed use accommodation and even recreation opportunities.

The existing mainline London to Bristol railway cuts the site diagonally NW- SE and the East Depot is predominantly used as a universal steel storage area.

St Anne’s park is worthy of mention as it is the only major green space on this site.

To the south east of the site there exists some good opportunities for extending the existing community facilities and possible recreational development.

Topography

The A4 is replaced by the railway cut which is a good 20m below the brow of St Anne’s Park which sites isolated on top of the hill that rises steeply from the river valley to the north of the site.

1. 1 Savoy Road Residential Plot

2 Savoy Road - Planning permission pending for 9 self contained flats: 06/01313/F

Infill development currently awaiting permission for 9 self contained flats with off street parking.

1 Savoy Road planning permission for 06/00315/F has recently be denied on the grounds of over development and loss of character amongst other reasons.

2. The Sutton Estate

One of the entrances is opposite the Bloomfield Inn.

The Sutton Estate is a social housing estate developed in the 90’s by the William Sutton housing Association.

Although relatively new it still appears to be very well cared for and quite well designed for this type of housing. The concepts of the William Sutton Estate ensure onsite local management and maintenance and the provision of an estate office, which may account for its upkeep and general tidiness. The majority of housing on this estate is 3 bedroom family housing and 1-2 bedroom apartments so a sustainable mix of housing is provided.

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3. 193 The Bloomfield Inn

No Pending Planning permission

A community public house with a not so friendly reputation from our some of BCP committee members.

One of the few public houses in the area.

4. Wick Road Community Centre and youth club

The site currently has no planning permission pending.

The community centre was granted planning permission in 1982 to build the existing building.

To the rear of the property is a small playing pitch with further land behind that is unused and badly maintained. Some lock up garages that border the south of this site, are blocked from access by car. This land could be used for extending the community and youth club recreational facilities or even a mixed use residential scheme.

5. Brooklea Community Health Centre

The site currently has no planning permission pending but work was completed on an extension in 2001.

There is wooded land to the read which is underused and could provide excellent managed recreation facilities.

6. St Anne’s Infant and Junior School

No planning permission pending.

Planning permission granted for new ICT facility in 2004. The outcome is an excellent addition to an already superbly maintained Victorian looking school.

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7. St Annes Park

The recently updated children’s play area was initiated by community action group and paid for with private sponsorship. The park is very formal in its design and occupies the top of the highest point in this area.

8. East Depot & Railway Cut

The site currently has no planning permission pending.

9. Langton Court Public House

The site currently has no planning permission pending.

10. Land on road edge

The site currently has no planning permission pending.

This site is situate between two local roads and could be better used as a community space. It is currently unused but borders a 70’s terrace and tree lined formal green space. It could be better used to utilise the river view as a community recreation space.

11. St Annes Church

The site currently has no planning permission pending.

12. Land behind Arlington Road Allotments

There is a large amount of unallocated land situated behind the houses off Arlington Road. As the joining land is part of Arlington Road allotments it was impossible to gain access to photograph this land.

13. Kims Kafe

The excellent Kims Kafe, great for bacon rolls and tea, and always busy with workers from the nearby trading estate.

14. Avon Valley Business Park Entrance

A very well looked after business park, where all units have roller shutters to the front and high brick walls to the rear. Immaculately kept, with no litter anywhere. It is a shame that the car park at the end of the road does not provide for pedestrian access to the St Annes Wood.