Consultation update
North Somerset Council, abrdn plc and local businesses have been working together to consider how the area between Portishead High Street, the marina and the planned MetroWest railway station could be enhanced to benefit the people of Portishead.
The masterplan sets out a potential framework that could guide the evolution of this part of Portishead over the next 15 years.
It is designed to be flexible, allowing for changes in the economic and development context, and recognising that there are many different landowners in this area. It is important to get it right, and we need your feedback to help us in a way which reflects the needs of those who live and work in Portishead.
The masterplan reflects our vision for the future of the area, and our key principles, to ensure a connected Portishead:
- To plan a new mixed area on central brownfield sites to create a sustainable place and maximise the return on the public investment in Portishead Rail
- To build a place for people to live and work locally, supporting a circular economy and reduced car dependency
- To create a joined-up approach for a healthy, liveable and sustainable place by coordinating and connecting different sites
- To ensure that the necessary community infrastructure including school and health provision is delivered to support the development
The framework is a response to feedback from the local community, and how people feel about the Wyndham Way area. Since 2020, we have been consulting local people about how this area could develop in a way which will respond to the arrival of MetroWest Portishead rail link, and address other opportunities and challenges facing this part of the town.
North Somerset Council is leading the steering group’s work to consider the future of this area, working with local stakeholders to try to produce a development framework that maximises benefits for the people of Portishead. The final Masterplan for Central Portishead will respond to the feedback given in the current consultation, showing in clear and practical terms how the Wyndham Way Area might look, function, and welcome people to Portishead in future.
What we're doing
Listening to the community, businesses and anyone else with an interest
Autumn/Winter 2020/21People living, visiting and working in Portishead were invited to tell us what they like and what could be improved in this area. See what people said. This helped to inform the work of a steering group and shape a scoping study for the area.
Wyndham Way Study Area steering group meetings
Autumn/Winter 2020/21The Wyndham Way Study Area steering group met regularly to gather all the evidence needed to gain a better understanding of the issues facing Portishead and how they can best be addressed, taking account of feedback from the public.
Wyndham Way Opportunity Area Scoping Study
Spring 2021The steering group endorsed the study at a meeting on 25 February. The report was then considered by North Somerset Council on 10 March and Portishead Town Council on 17 March. Find out more about the study.
Consultation on Masterplan for Central Portishead
Summer/Autumn 2022Our consultation on the Masterplan for Central Portishead closed on 4 November. Thanks to everyone who took the time to respond.
What would you like to do?
Key information
We're looking forward to hearing your views and sharing more information with you. If you have any questions or feedback, please get in contact or email the project team at WWSA@distinctivecomms.co.uk.
The Wyndham Way Steering Group includes North Somerset Council, abrdn plc and local businesses, working together to consider explore how the Wyndham Way Study Area could be improved to benefit the people of Portishead.
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