Campaigners in Bristol are opposing plans to build 196 new homes on the former site of Bristol Zoo Gardens. While the proposal includes a new public park with free access to the gardens, concerns remain about the long-term sustainability of this access.
Campaigners in Bristol are fighting to prevent the redevelopment of the former Bristol Zoo Gardens site into 196 new homes. While the planning proposal includes a new public park with free access to the gardens, campaigners from Save Bristol Gardens Alliance argue that there are no guarantees that this access will be permanent. They fear that the developer might eventually restrict public access due to rising costs.
Justin Morris, CEO of Bristol Zoological Society, insists that public access will be protected and that proceeds from the sale will fund the expansion of the new zoo site. The society maintains that the gardens will need to remain publicly accessible for the development to proceed. The campaigners have permission to challenge the Bristol City Council's decision to approve the scheme in court. A hearing is expected in May. The plans also include the removal of about 80 of the 218 trees on the site, with 44 being replanted and 470 new trees planted
DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC ACCESS CAMPAIGNING BRISTOL ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS
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