Future plans

We will update this page about developments in and close to the Broadmead BID area whenever we have news to share.

FORMER DEBENHAMS BUILDING
An application for demolition of existing buildings and erection of a mixed use development comprising residential (Class C3) and commercial (Class E) floorspace, together with amenity space, landscaping and public realm works, car parking, vehicular access, and servicing arrangements has been submitted to Bristol City Council. The development is known as Barr’s Street.

You can read the planning details and all related documents on the Bristol City Council website

The planning application was approved by a committee of councillors on 24 April 2024.
Bristol 24/7 and Bristol Live both covered the story.
Demolition update – covered by Bristol Live (7 December 2024)

Shredenhams, a new skate park, is currently opened in the former Debenhams building on a meanwhile use.
BBC news covered the story pre-opening: Campus Skateboarding will be opening the ground floor of Debenhams as a skate park

THE GALLERIES SHOPPING CENTRE
The pre-submission consultation closed on 5 March 2024, and the outline planning application was approved by Bristol City Council.
The application is live on Bristol City Council’s planning portal

THE PLANNING APPLICATION WAS APPROVED BY BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL ON 29 JANUARY 2025

The shopping centre remains open as usual.

galleriesfuture.com
Press release
Bristol 24/7 covered the story


The Galleries – view from Castle Park

 

FORMER MARKS & SPENCER BUILDING
Sparks, an arts and sustainability hub opened in the former M&S building in 2023. It will be open until at least December 2025.
Find out more information on Sparks Bristol

CABOT CIRCUS

1. Quakers Friars

Hammerson is pleased to confirm that its plans to significantly enhance Quakers Friars have been approved, unlocking new investment into the city centre.
Green light for Hammerson’s latest repositioning project in Bristol | Hammerson
B24/7 covered the story (May 2025)

2. Cabot Gate development
https://cabotgateredevelopment.co.uk/
Bristol 24/7 and Bristol Live both covered the story.

St JAMES SQUARE
St. James Square – Olympian Homes Ltd

St MARY LE PORT and CASTLE PARK (WINE STREET)
Plans include:
– the demolition of existing buildings and structures including the office buildings
– the erection of three new office buildings with flexible basement and ground floor uses and/or as a launderette, public house, wine bar, drinking establishment, drinking establishment with expanded food provision, hot food takeaway and/or cinema
– alterations and repairs to St Mary le Port Church tower and ruins
– alterations and repairs to High Street vaults
– hard and soft landscaping and public realm improvements (including events space)

For a walk through of the proposals, visit the link below:
https://stmaryleport.co.uk/walkthrough/

BRISTOL HARBOUR PLACE SHAPING STRATEGY
Between 23 September and 4 November 2024, Bristol City Council consulted on the Harbour Place Shaping Strategy (HPSS) – the draft Vision, Waterspace Plan and Place Plans. The HPSS sets out a broad and ambitious long term vision for the future of Bristol’s Floating Harbour.

The Harbour Place Shaping Strategy was endorsed by the Economy and Skills Committee on the 17th February 2025. You can view the final strategy documents here: www.ask.bristol.gov.uk/harbour-place-shaping-strategy-consultation

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL’S DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY PLAN
Long-term transformation of the central area of Bristol
City Centre Regeneration