The future security of all open spaces must be protected and any such areas that were allowed to be used for other purposes on a temporary basis should now be returned to their original status and condition. Residents do not understand why the recommendations set out in the report prepared by SGC’s Senior Principal Planning Officer November 2012 are not reflected in the OPA. They consider that the OPA should reflect these recommendations which addressed important issues such as density, use of existing buildings, community facilities, etc. Residents are concerned about the lack of clarity regarding the future use of certain landmark buildings, such as Grade II listed Frenchay Park House and the area designated for a Community Hospital, the future of which now looks increasingly in doubt. Residents are strongly of the view that views have been largely ignored by NBHT/GVA and that the consultation process has been wholly ineffective. The reasons why the DCC should reject the OPA The OPA, NHBT and GVA have failed to address the key messages set out Specifically: The OPA breaches the policies set out in the Frenchay Conservation Area SPD; There is no provision for any community facilities within the proposed developable area, other than the proposal to renovate the Isolation Ward for use as a crèche; The OPA extends beyond the current built form line and includes car parks that were only granted temporary status for such use and are required to be returned to green space; The footprint of the proposed school remains unresolved as part of the building will be on the temporary car park area that should have been returned to space and designated as such; The recent amendments to the OPA appear to secure the future of Lime Tree Avenue in its existing layout, although details of the remedial work and future maintenance programme remain unclear; The recommendations set out in SGC’s report of November 2012 have been largely ignored;
statement and on the opportunities plan above. They can be summarised as: 6.2 Frenchay Park and Stable Block – retained as office and storage uses in the short-term with future use unresolved and subject of future separate proposals. 6.3 Health and Social Care Centre – a site of approximately 2.5 hectares is identified in the corner of the site. 6.4 Retention of some existing healthcare facilities The Burden Centre towards the west of the The Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit – towards the north of the site. 6.5 Frenchay Museum – retained in an existing lodge building at the south western entrance, subject to agreement on future ownership and maintenance. 6.6 Open Spaces – on site provision/retention of some Informal recreation areas Natural and semi-green areas Allotments Children and young people play Formal sports provision 6.7 Education – provision for a one form entry primary school to serve the development but with scope to also consider provision of a larger area to accommodate up to a two form entry school (2 hectares) at the request of Council Officers. This would allow for the possible relocation and merger with the existing village school subject to funding and management issues being resolved. Two site options are indicated: Option 1 – the existing north east car park Option 2 – the car park and area of the Lime Avenue. 6.8 Employment Opportunities – While most services will be relocated to Southmead it is noted that there will be future jobs in the health care, school and other facilities retained on site. No specific separate provision of employment floor space is proposed. 6.9 Trees – there are many trees across the site of varying type, age and condition. most will be addressed through site specific proposals at the planning application stage the concept statement notes issues with: o The Lime Avenue – where a strategy for the long-term is required which may include felling and replanting o The east woodland – which is a relatively recent plantation but of relatively poor quality – the proposal is to retain a narrow buffer to properties at the boundary but to remove the whole of the woodland and include for housing and school use. o Memorial trees – where any removal, relocation or re-provision will be carried out in consultation with family members. 6.10 Access – future trip generation is likely to be significantly less than for the