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What happens next?

Have your say...

From 21 October – 15 November 2024, we are asking you for your views through this online survey and drop-in events.

Your comments are important and will be carefully considered by the masterplan team as they draw up more detailed proposals.

Next steps...

In early 2025 we will share the draft masterplan for Western Harbour and will be asking you what you think about the proposals.

Project timeline

Harbour Hopes engagement

September 2021 to December 2021

Bristolians were asked what their hopes were for the future of Western Harbour.

Read the Engagement Report here.

Draft vision for Western Harbour consultation

March 2022 to April 2022

People were asked for their feedback on the draft vision for Western Harbour.

Read the consultation report here.

Vision approved by Bristol City Council Cabinet

12 July 2022

Read the vision for Western Harbour.

Grant offer approved by Bristol City Council’s Cabinet

4th July 2023

New members of Western Harbour Advisory Group selected

March 2024

Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands, the Masterplanning team are selected

March 2024

Work on the Western Harbour masterplan commences

April 2024

Complete Western Harbour masterplan

Summer 2025

Bristol City Council seeks further funding for key infrastructure projects

Autumn 2025

Planning applications and approvals

2026/2027

Planning applications for individual phases of the masterplan are developed with ongoing consultation throughout

Work commences on the ground with a 6-10 year delivery timeframe

2028