Another change to the planning application for the former Bart Spices factory site, Mead Street

Following a failed attempt to describe major changes to the approved planning application for the former Bart Spices site as a ‘non-material amendment’, yet another modified planning application has been submitted.

The application is here: 23/04650/X | Application for variation of Condition Nos. 39 (Landscaping (Tree Planting) works), 45 (Use Class Restriction) and 50 (List of approved plans) following grant of planning permission 21/06878/F Mixed-use redevelopment including 221 residential (C3) units and 651 sq.m. of commercial floorspace (Class E) on ground floor, together with a new vehicular access off Mead Street, cycle and car parking provision, private amenity space, servicing arrangements, landscaping, public realm, and associated works. | Land At Corner Of York Road And St Lukes Road Bedminster Bristol BS3 4AD

It looks as if all almost all parking spaces have been removed (five spaces will be provided for disabled people), modular building methods will be employed for part of the building, the proportion of smaller flats has increased, affordable housing provision has decreased from 30% to 20%, the external appearance will change, there will be a reduction in communal outdoor space, and there are changes to the internal daylight assessment and the ecological assessment.

TRESA will examine the application in detail. In the meantime, the covering letter from the developer’s agent (obviously describing the proposed changes in the best possible light) is here: