Blackfriars

A new cultural and creative quarter

Blackfriars will be the new cultural and creative heart of the expanded city centre, creating an important new public square surrounded by speciality shops, a new flagship hotel, the revitalised Blackfriars Priory and nearby office and commercial developments.

Blackfriars Square will link to, and integrate, the city centre, the Cathedral, the Docks and the ‘rediscovered’ frontages of the River Severn and Westgate Quay. It will also be a major city destination and visitor attraction in its own right.

Site description

Blackfriars and Westgate Quay forms a large regeneration area in the south-west quadrant of the city centre, located between Southgate, Westgate, the Docks and the River Severn. Blackfriars Priory, which is a substantial monastic building of national importance, is the principal feature of the site, but it is currently closed to the public and virtually unused.

Outputs

1.1 ha of brownfield land reclaimed
4,000 sq m comparison retail
5,000 sq m bars and restaurants
300 new homes
1,500 new jobs
18,000 sq m offices
5,500 sq m hotel
£135m private sector leverage

29th January 2010

Greater Blackfriars

Masterplan workshops were held on 19th & 20th January 2009 to test the concept designs for Blackfriars facilitated by the Prince of Wales Regeneration Trust. Proposals were exhibited at the Future of the City event in May 2009

South West RDA confirmed its continued investment in the Blackfriars Regeneration Project in its capital allocations for 2009/10 and 2010/11 as part of GHURC priorities over the next two years

Public consultation on the masterplan for the area was undertaken during the Summer 2009 and the proposals received an overwhelmingly positive response.

The masterplan was approved by the URC Executive Board on 14th October.

Greater Blackfriars Masterplan endorsed by the City Council (Nov 09)

Blackfriars Priory

A report to the English Heritage (EH) ‘Territory Board’ on the scheme has been well received, and we are waiting to see if a further report is needed to the National Board. EH has set up an internal group to oversee the project.

Scheduled monument consent applied for March 2009.
Planning consent granted for North Range May 2009.

The withdrawal of the University from the North range scheme has led English Heritage to consider taking on the development role itself, almost certainly with a commercial partner.

SWRDA have agreed funding of c£3million for the North range, the clearance of the site for the Language Immersion centre development and various property acquisitions.

Detailed design work commenced on the North Range and the business plan for its operation is being finalised

Blackfriars Scheme due to go out to tender Jan 2010.

Fleece Hotel

Architectural Study nearing completion

Clutch Clinic

Architectural evaluation at the former Clutch Clinic, 6 Commercial Road, commenced 5th October and completed 11 November 2009

The County Council committed to the construction of the Language Immersion Centre on the Blackfriars site 26th October 2009

The funding for the scheme has been confirmed by the Department for Children Schools & Families (DCSF). The County have appointed architects and design work has commenced. South West RDA have commissioned archaeologists to carry out a preliminary investigation of the site.

Design work continuing on Language Immersion Centre

what connections does it have with the city centre and what are the plans for the redevelopment of the Blackfriars? nicole on 14/09/2009 15:48:04
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I note that Southgate Street is to close to traffic with the loss of more city centre disabled parking. Where are all the blue badge drivers supposed to park to visit this redeveloped area? SB on 14/09/2009 15:49:11
Very nice site! John on 16/11/2009 22:40:55
Will there be any compulsary purchases made of property within the Southgate and Longsmith street areas ? WORRIED on 26/11/2009 15:24:05
The disabled were promised designated Blue Badge onstreet parking along Ladybellgate Street when we lose the Southgate Street parking . Is this not the case now ? Sandra Pember on 12/02/2010 14:22:09
perfect design thanks Ojssribf on 20/02/2010 19:06:22
Best Site good looking Rdyqphox on 20/02/2010 20:27:10
Excellent work, Nice Design Qbrtivlz on 20/02/2010 21:46:19
good material thanks Lsvlgcfm on 21/02/2010 01:44:12

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