South Gloucestershire Council is proposing to build over 9,000 new homes around the eastern fringe of Bristol, adjacent the A4174 ring road and the A420. This proposal includes over 4,000 new homes in Wick, Warmley, Siston and Shortwood. Many of these homes would be built on green field sites, within the greenbelt
After researching future housing needs, South Gloucestershire Council has concluded that the only remaining option is to build new homes on the edge of the greenbelt.
Over 15 years from 2025 to 2040, the Local Plan phase 3 emerging strategy would see:
- 70 new homes built in Wick.
- 4,000+ new homes in Warmley, Siston, Webbs Heath and Shortwood.
- Building on green field, greenbelt land.
- Significant change to the character of the area.
- Major impact on roads, transport, schools, and GP surgeries.
- Bring heavy construction traffic to the area for years.
Below you can see the proposed development sites for Wick:
SGC is holding a series of engagement sessions where you may get more information. The nearest are:
- Warmley Community Centre – Monday 15 January 2024 (4.30pm-7.30pm)
- Mangotsfield Football Club – Wednesday 17 January 2024 (4pm-7pm)
- Emersons Green Village Hall – Friday 19 January 2024 (12pm-3pm)
- Pucklechurch Community Centre – Monday 22 January 2024 (3.30pm-6.30pm)
More information may be found at:
Local Plan Phase 3 Consultation – South Gloucestershire Online Consultations (southglos.gov.uk)
The SGC consultation is open until 16 February 2024.
Please have your say on this important matter.
Wick and Abson Parish Council response to the consultation: