22 October 2018
Plans submitted for new Hospital Transport Hub
Plans have been submitted for a new Hospital Transport Hub in
Bristol, which would make it easier for patients and visitors to
access the city's hospitals.
The proposals submitted by University Hospitals Bristol NHS
Foundation Trust would provide more parking spaces intended for
patients and visitors who travel to hospital by car as a medical
necessity, additional staff cycle spaces and links to transport
services to our hospitals.
Over the summer the Trust asked people to share their views
about the proposals and over 750 people gave their feedback, which
helped to shape the final plan which has now been submitted to
Bristol City Council. The response was very positive with 90% of
people supporting the plan in principle.
Paula Clarke, director of strategy and transformation, said:
"We're grateful to everyone who shared their thoughts about our
proposals over the summer.
"We regularly hear from patients, families and visitors who need
parking due to their medical condition but find it difficult to
find a parking space on site.
"We encourage people to use public transport, cycle or walk but
these aren't always possible for everyone.
"Our plans will help to provide parking for patients who need to
travel by car to hospital as well as supporting other ways to
travel, including more cycling spaces for staff."
The Trust has spent many months developing these plans to fully
understand the issues and views of all stakeholders.
The 820 spaces within the hub would include 140 spaces for staff
who meet the criteria for on-site parking set out in the Trust's
parking policy. These spaces would replace the spaces in the
multi-storey car park next to Trust Headquarters which would be
closed. Two other small car parks near the proposed hub would also
be closed if the plans for the new hub are approved. Overall there
would be a 628 increase on the number of spaces we currently
have.
If planning permission is granted for the proposed hub, the
residential properties Montague, Marlborough and Eugene Flats,
would need to be removed.
Paula added: "There was never an expectation that the Trust
would retain the site as housing for the longer term and these
flats are not key worker accommodation. Leases are offered to
tenants on a six-month rolling basis to staff on a first come,
first served basis.
"We appreciate this is an unsettling time for people who live in
the flats and we will ensure that tenants are updated, supported to
find alternative accommodation and given at least six months'
notice of the date that the Trust will require vacant possession of
the flats."
The planning documents can be found on the Council's website: planningonline.bristol.gov.uk/online-applications.
The reference number is 18/04977/P. Alternatively, you can contact
the Council directly by writing to: Bristol City Council, City
Hall, PO Box 3176, Bristol, BS3 9FS.
More information about the proposals can be found at www.uhbristol.nhs.uk/transporthub
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