Bristol City Council is seeking a development partner for a mixed-use scheme on a city centre site.
The 1.26-acre site at 104/106 Stokes Croft, which includes the 1960s-built Westmoreland House and a grade II* listed building the Old Carriageworks, has planning permission for a mixed-use development.
The council is working to secure the site for redevelopment through negotiation with current owners, Comer Homes, who purchased the site in 1989, or through compulsory purchase.
African Caribbean arts organisation Kuumba has outlined proposals to develop a performing arts venue in the Old Carriageworks, so the developer is required to present an option incorporating Kuumba’s proposals and one suggesting an alternative use for the listed building.
Councillor Steve Comer, Executive Member for Capital Projects and Regeneration, said: “We are determined to secure the development of this important site, which has remained neglected for too long.
“Our vision is to bring forward a development with a mix of uses, including new homes, offices, shops and leisure facilities.
“We are committed to continuing the revitalisation of the city by working with a developer partner on a new scheme for the Westmoreland House site.”
Peter Holloway, development manager at the South West Regional Development Agency, who are supporting the council initiative to regenerate Westmoreland House said: “The long-awaited redevelopment of this site is key to the regeneration of this socially deprived area and we are pleased that the Council are taking action to move this forward.”
Alder King is marketing the site.
References: EGi News 23/08/06
