This application relates to part of the Temple Island site on the opposite side of the riverto the former post office depot, outline consent 17/06459/P. Heights proposed appear to be inaccordance with the parameters plan accompanying the outline consent.The development sits awkwardly on the site, with the main open space facing north, with resultantovershadowing, particularly in the Autumn and Spring terms of undergraduate student occupation.[The campus was originally proposed as post-grad only, and adjacent the New Arena, for whichBrocks Bridge was built immediately adjacent, linking the sites; but this has all changed since2017.]Much of the land to the periphery of the development that could have been used for planting tosoften the impact of the development is taken up with access and servicing requirements,including a full circular refuse truck road limiting any more exciting amenity-area proposals.It was unclear whether trees to the riverside would be retained, as this is qualified on the drawingsby the statement 'Intention to retain, subject to Arborculturalists Report'. If the applicant wishes todischarge the landscape condition/s now, then this information should be provided.

Scheme: 24/01632/M

I'm sorry I think the scheme should be rejected as the original proposal (17/06459/P) waspresentended under false representation and with all the other student accommodation going upwithin the immediate area, this scheme is no longer needed.

False Representation:The University of Bristol came and spoke to the residence of Totterdown at Hillcrest PrimarySchool, back when planning application 17/06459/P was under consultation.

Their original outline plan proposed a combined University Campus which just sat within the oldPost Office site. At the meeting they stated that this configuration was too limiting and that BristolCouncil had 'gifted' the Uni extra land on the Arena Island/Temple Island site to house separatestudent accommodation.The meeting was told that the 17/06459/P scheme was essential to the success of the wholeproject!The University went on to explain that the new campus was just for PHD students and that theaccommodation block would accommodate the majority of the students at the campus.

Totterdown residents were quite alarmed by the height of the student block, at over 20 storeys forthe main building. The University explained that the height was necessary to accommodate theirPHD students and was key to the success of the project going ahead.

Since this time and approval of 17/06459/P:University of Bristol now says this will be a multi-use campus, no-longer solely focused on PHDcourses and associated research.University of Bristol secretly purchased a large block of land on both sides of Avon Street,primarily focused around the old Vauxhall garage which will house additional campus buildings.They have encouraged a number of private student accommodation firms to build multiple largeaccommodation blocks in the surrounding parcels of land along Avon Street, Gas Lane andKingsland Road.University of Bristol quietly worked with the developers of the Silverthorne Lane development, whowhen the project was announced showcased another University of Bristol Campus Building(across the road from Motion) along with yet another student accommodation block.Since this time it seems to have been a free-for-all with many long running businesses sweptaside, with their industrial units being turned into ever larger and taller student accommodationschemes. Schemes that add nothing to the community, pay no council tax or business rates.The approval of a 20 storey tower looks to have been used by other developers as precedence togain planning approval on unsuitable similar towering schemes in the surrounding area such asMead Street and the old Peugeot Garage destroying the community of Totterdown.

24/01632/M is no-longer of need and will only exacerbate the already excessive amount of studentaccommodation already in construction in this small part of Bristol.

The university should return the 'gifted'' land back to Bristol Council.

I don't object to building on this land if it benefits the community, for example localbusinesses, public services or community activity spaces. Using the land for even more studenthousing during a homeless and affordable housing crisis is unacceptable. I work in NHS mentalhealth services and see first hand how difficult it is to find housing for my patients. It is incrediblyfrustrating to see more land given to Universities to build more student housing when the aboveissues are clear for everyone to see. Although, I imagine this complaint will be ignored in favour ofthe University in order to allow them to milk another 9,000 a year from students and use the profitto continue building student accommodation that directly compromises local communities.

I am a Designing Out Crime Officer (DOCO) with a responsibility for Crime PreventionThrough Environmental Design (CPTED) projects within the Bristol area. As a Constabulary weoffer advice and guidance on how the built environment can influence crime and disorder.

Paragraphs 96, 101 and 135 of the National Planning Policy Framework December 2023 requirecrime and disorder and fear of crime to be considered in the design stage of a development. Otherparagraphs such as 8, 110, 112, 114, 116, and 123 also require the creation of safe environmentswithin the context of the appropriate section.

The Bristol Development Framework Core Strategy (adopted June 2011) states that one of theoverarching issue for ensuring a sustainable future is reducing the opportunity for crime.

The National Model Design Code produced by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and LocalGovernment states that all schemes should aim to create a safe and secure environment andprovide a sense of security for all users (paragraph 63).

Bristol Local Plan - Site Allocations and Development Management Policies - (Adopted July 2014)section DM28: Public Realm states that Development should create or contribute to a safe,

attractive, high quality, inclusive and legible public realm that contributes positively to localcharacter and identity and encourages appropriate levels of activity and social interaction. Section4 adds that development will be expected to: Reduce crime and fear of crime by creating a well-surveyed public realm that is well managed and cared for;

Section 17 Crime and Disorder Act 1998 places a duty on an authority to consider crime anddisorder implications.

- Without prejudice to any other obligation imposed on it, it shall be the duty of each authority towhich this section applies to exercise its various functions with due regard to the likely effect of theexercise of those functions on, and the need to do all that it reasonably can to prevent,(a)crime and disorder in its area (including anti-social and other behaviour adversely affecting thelocal environment); and(b)the misuse of drugs, alcohol and other substances in its area and(c)re-offending in its area and(d)serious violence in its area.The duty imposed on an authority by subsection (1) to do all it reasonably can to prevent seriousviolence in its area is a duty on the authority to do all it reasonably can to-(a)prevent people from becoming involved in serious violence in its area, and(b)reduce instances of serious violence in its area.

Home Office research shows that "Students are, statistically, one of the most likely groups to fallvictim to crime. Students own more expensive consumer goods per head than the rest of thepopulation. It is no surprise then that 1 in 3 students becomes the victim of a crime each year.Added to that fact, young people (aged 16- to 24-year-old) are around three times more likely tobe victims of burglary than people in other age groups, which makes students all the morevulnerable.

One of the biggest concerns for both students and parents is making sure the studentaccommodation supports a safe and secure environment, safety and security should always be atop priority - and purpose-built student accommodation should deliver just that.

I have viewed the planning application and have the following comments.

- What provision is there for access by the blue light services should Brocks Bridge becomeimpassable?- The communal entrance door should have audio visual access control unless all visitors areaccompanied.- The building must be compartmentalised using access control to prevent the free unlawfulmovement through the structure.- Fire exit doors will be incorporated into a localised alarm set to sound if misused, forced, or leftinsecure.

- Large cycle stores such as the one shown are vulnerable to crime. We would advise that suchstores are broken down into units holding no more than 70 cycles. Ground anchors must be usedand they should allow the cycle to be locked at two points. We would advise that such storagemeets BCC guide to Cycle Parking 3.5.1. namelyo For flats or student accommodation cycle stands within a lockable, covered enclosure arerequired. Internal communal cycle stores should be fitted with a secure door.o It may be necessary to install covered by CCTV as a deterrent to vandalism or theft.- Where cctv is being considered it will it meet identification standard as defined by(publishing.service.gov.uk) Surveillance Camera Commissioner's Buyers Toolkit- Each student bedroom will have a lockable cabinet to secure valuables.- There is no lighting plan provided, we would advise, where possible, lighting of parking areas andfoot paths should meet BS5489:2020.- A management plan must be in place to address: -o Staff operating hours.o Out of hours staff contact.o Securityo Dealing with ASBo Visitor accesso Mail deliveryo Building repairs e.g. lights, cctv.

If there are any questions concerning these comments, then please feel free to contact me.

Peter WozniakDesigning Out Crime Officer.