The long-term vision for the transformation of St Philip’s Marsh has taken a significant step forward, with the Prior + Partners-led masterplan being formally adopted by Bristol City Council following approval from the Economy & Skills Committee.

The masterplan forms part of the Bristol Temple Quarter regeneration programme and was developed by Prior + Partners alongside a wider consortium. It sets out a long-term framework for a new, thriving neighbourhood with thousands of new homes, jobs, green spaces and community infrastructure – an ambitious vision to transform this part of Bristol into a well-connected, sustainable and inclusive place to live, work and spend time.

Since 2023, Prior + Partners has been working with Bristol Temple Quarter LLP and its partners on the future of Bristol Temple Quarter, leading a wider team of specialists including Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, AHR, Alan Baxter Ltd, Arup, Newsteer and Spacehub.

The adoption marks a significant milestone for St Philip’s Marsh and will guide development and investment across the area, helping to shape both what is built and the kind of place it becomes.

Illustrative Masterplan
Illustrative Masterplan

The masterplan will be a material consideration in future planning decisions, guiding developers and helping planning officers assess proposals for new homes, jobs, infrastructure, public spaces and green areas across St Philip’s Marsh. This will help ensure the area comes forward as a comprehensive, coordinated and cohesive neighbourhood, rather than a piecemeal collection of individual developments.

Developed to respond to the requirements of the draft Local Plan, the masterplan makes the most of the site’s specific opportunities while working within its constraints. It set out a credible route to delivering more than 7,000 new homes, approximately 110,000 sqm of industrial floorspace and approximately 40,000 sqm of commercial space, alongside community facilities, education and health provision, open spaces and a connected network of sustainable travel routes.

 

River Avon Walk approaching Sparke Evans Park in the south-eastern corner of St Philip's Marsh. The regeneration of this exisiting park will enhance this historic green space, providing leisure, recreation and ecological benefits to the new neighbourhoods.
North East St Philip's Marsh which will be supported by the appropriate delivery of infrastructure to support the growth of a sustainable neighbourhood providing a high quality life for all.
River Avon Walk approaching Sparke Evans Park in the south-eastern corner of St Philip's Marsh. The regeneration of this exisiting park will enhance this historic green space, providing leisure, recreation and ecological benefits to the new neighbourhoods.
North East St Philip's Marsh which will be supported by the appropriate delivery of infrastructure to support the growth of a sustainable neighbourhood providing a high quality life for all.

The proposals have been shaped by extensive community engagement, with hundreds of residents, businesses and stakeholders sharing their views across three rounds of consultation between 2025 and 2026. Their feedback has helped refine the proposals and ensure the vision reflects local priorities and aspirations for the future of the area, including how people want to move around, use public spaces and experience the River Avon and Feeder Canal.

 

Chapel Park is a neighbourhood park located along Chapel Street within the Creative Quarter. The park will have a focus on play and relaxation to complement the residential and educational uses in the area while providing much-needed green open space in the northern half of the site.
Chapel Park is a neighbourhood park located along Chapel Street within the Creative Quarter. The park will have a focus on play and relaxation to complement the residential and educational uses in the area while providing much-needed green open space in the northern half of the site.