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[bristolboy]

Went past Temple meads earlier and noticed that it looks like collett house is finally being demolished! Anyone have any news on this?
I remember the company BALLYMORE who were going to develop the site got planning permission for new flats and and supermarket and to create a new square.
But stopped all new development once the economy went down the pan.

[bristolboy]

Here is the link to the old plans for the site

http://www.wilkinsoneyre.com/project...use-and-retail

[Schmeek]

Wow that's fantastic news if they really are bringing colletts down, even if they don't plan to build there imminently. I always feel that area area needs opening up. It's claustrophobic and really does suffer from not having a public space or square where people can reflect, kill time & actually slow down and take in the surroundings. It is all so rat-race like. Bish-bosh, 1-2, in they come, out they go. You're funneled in to the cramped ticket office by station approach with no where to go.

[Red Source]

Originally Posted by bristolboy

Went past Temple meads earlier and noticed that it looks like collett house is finally being demolished! Anyone have any news on this?
I remember the company BALLYMORE who were going to develop the site got planning permission for new flats and and supermarket and to create a new square.
But stopped all new development once the economy went down the pan.

Doesn't appear to be anything on the planning portal other then the original plans back in 2005. It may have something to do with the "enterpirise zone".

If it is, I fear the LEP and BCC will come up with another appalling plan to convert it into a circus or allotment like they have with plot 3 and the old arena site....

David Cameron wanted these “Enterprise Zones” to be a "hub for modern businesses with reduced business rates, relaxed planning restrictions and access to the latest super-fast broadband to stimulate growth".......I'm sure he is going to be really happy seeing Bristol use this opportunity to pander to the great unwashed juggling beanbags and a prime central site being used to grow veggies....only in Bristol

[Schmeek]

Yes on the face of it it does seem out of context with the principles of the enterprise zone but I think the point is that the land will be used in some way whilst it is decided what to put there and how. Hence the nature of the temporary agreement. I think it's a tad ott to declare it for the 'unwashed'. I quite like the idea of a big top and market stalls - would bring a bit of much needed life to the area - and I had a shower this morning! Rather that than derelict land or car parking.

[RupertSB]

More pressure for Saltford Station to reopen when the trainline is electricified.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-17769578

[BoyamIjealous]

News of the first exciting developments in the new Enterprise Zone!

DERELICT land earmarked for Bristol’s failed indoor arena is to be turned into allotments.

And another plot of land next to Temple Meads station will become a performance space, complete with circus tent, it has emerged.

http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Faile...ail/story.html

Not quite what we were expecting after the Prime Minister's visit, but we will at least get a tent. And we'll be able to grow our own potatoes, faintly tasting of diesel.
Only in Bristol...

[Delirium]

It is slightly... bizarre idea, especially considering a year ago business leaders were warning there was significant shortage in quality office space in the city.

Got to love that joined up thinking!

Also, why do I get the feeling that unless they put up some sort of legal framework for any potential future development can take place on site, we'll have another Town Green-esque scenario on our hands? but with allotments.

[bertyboy]

Stupid, stupid idea. Allotments quickly gain almost sacrosant status. Once they exist, they will exist forever, thereby rendering a large plot of land in the centre of the city as a garden-shed favella in perpetuity.

[RupertSB]

Originally Posted by bertyboy

Stupid, stupid idea. Allotments quickly gain almost sacrosant status. Once they exist, they will exist forever, thereby rendering a large plot of land in the centre of the city as a garden-shed favella in perpetuity.

I agree. Happy to see the clearing of the sites and temporary structures go up to build some momentum and "fun" but I totally agree with your views on allotments Berty, as they can become treasured green spaces for the "people" and very quickly indeed become emotionally involved.

I also really like the car park at plot 3 because it's so convenient and I can seamlessly enter BTM via it's 'proper' entrance at the side, which is great as I don’t have to see the riff raff queuing for taxis and smoking outside the main entrance.

[BoyamIjealous]

Originally Posted by bertyboy

Stupid, stupid idea. Allotments quickly gain almost sacrosant status. Once they exist, they will exist forever, thereby rendering a large plot of land in the centre of the city as a garden-shed favella in perpetuity.

Oi, Bertyboy, not so fast! Hands off my Maris Pipers! As soon as I find where to go, I think I'll put my name down for a plot. Then I can send pictures of green shoots to Dave in London, followed by the first crop of rhubarb.

(Alright, that one is in my garden)

Seriously, though, er... no, can't take this seriously. A circus tent would make a good headquarters for whichever bunch of clowns thought this one up.

[Schmeek]

Lol!

[bertyboy]

Mmmm, rhubarb crumble!

[Schmeek]

Has anyone any idea when the airport expansion is due to start?

[Delirium]

came across this: (dated 24th march 2012)
http://www.pprune.org/airlines-airpo...ol-4-a-98.html

At the last consultative committee meeting in January the CEO, Robert Sinclair, told members that the three stands under construction would be completed in April.

He also said that work on extending the passenger security search area was proceeding and it was proposed to develop a new immigration channel to provide additional capacity.

Since then it has been announced a contractor has been appointed as civil and structural designer for the extension of the terminal which will eventually be doubled in size. This contract relates to the western extension.

Unless there has been a hitch previous announcements have indicated that we might expect to see work starting on the airport hotel sometime this year.

So far as based/overnighting aircraft are concerned I think you've pretty well got the list correct - it's basically the same as last summer except for the Eastern Saab which replaces the Dash 8-300.

Ryanair's timetable for the summer requires five based aircraft, though there are one or two gaps where aircraft appear to be 'resting' as there were last summer. I'm assuming that easyJet will be as last summer too, 9 A319s and one A320 (that's what it's been during the winter, though not all were used all of the time, and what Mayfly is showing for next week, the first week of the summer scheduled timetable) with an additional A320 for part of the summer.

TOM ( two 757s and a visiting 767) and TCX (two 320s) are as last summer in terms of based aircraft, as are the overnighters.

I haven't heard anything about TNT.

The CEO told the consultative committee that he anticipated there would be passenger growth of 2-3% in 2012. This would build on the small increases in both 2010 and 2011.

That's about it as far as I'm aware - steady as she goes really.

[RupertSB]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-17836224

Well the date has been set, 14th June is the judicial review date for Bristol City at the High Court in London.

[Cuebix]

Just a quick question...

OK, so say the Judicial Review goes agaist City and they can't build their stadium. Lansdown is a Billionaire and he's probably more annoyed at the time than the money.

So whats to stop Mr Lansdown buying the next few fields along (as long as the owner will sell) and gain planning there instead?

Can they (the Nimbys) ask for a 2nd town green?

Obviously BCC want this to happen so they should allow the planning to go through pretty quickly.

[geoffbradford]

Originally Posted by Cuebix

Just a quick question...

OK, so say the Judicial Review goes agaist City and they can't build their stadium. Lansdown is a Billionaire and he's probably more annoyed at the time than the money.

So whats to stop Mr Lansdown buying the next few fields along (as long as the owner will sell) and gain planning there instead?

Can they (the Nimbys) ask for a 2nd town green?

Obviously BCC want this to happen so they should allow the planning to go through pretty quickly.

The review is to decide whether the city council reached its decision to only designate part of the site as town green, in an appropriate manner. If the judge says they have failed to do it properly, the council can repeat the procedure, probably by referring the new evidence back to the inspector. They can then decide whether to accept the recommendation the inspector produces, or ignore it all together. There is no legal requirement to follow the inspector's recommendation but the designation process must be done properly and a lot of people are suspecting that first time round it wasn't.

Planning permission has already been granted, so all that is required is a legally valid decision by the council on town green status. The judicial review may delay the process (by insisting on it being done properly, which is no bad thing) but is unlikely to stop the stadium being built.

[geoffbradford]

Looks like the wheels are slowly beginning to turn for the enterprise zone. Masterplan unveiled tomorrow.

http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Templ...ail/story.html

They seem to be aiming for an arena in about the same place that the last attempt failed to produce one in. Fingers crossed.

[BoyamIjealous]

Originally Posted by geoffbradford

Looks like the wheels are slowly beginning to turn for the enterprise zone. Masterplan unveiled tomorrow.

They seem to be aiming for an arena in about the same place that the last attempt failed to produce one in. Fingers crossed.

It says that nothing has been ruled out. Doesn't seem to have been much ruled in, either. Mention of the BBC makes me wonder if we are looking at a mini-Media City