PLAN TO TURN RE-DEVELOP FORMER MAGISTRATES’ COURT ON NELSON ST.
Sunday, 21st November 2010
The former magistrates' court building on Nelson St could be redeveloped into a hotel and a student building.
Bristol developer, Deeley Freed Estates, has unveiled plans to transform the 85,000 sq ft eight-storey 1960s building . This would involve demolishing the existing building and replacing it with a mixed-use scheme, comprising a 160-bedroom Travelodge, student accommodation as well as food and drink outlets at ground level.
The magistrates' court building sits within The Nelson Street Regeneration Area, identified by the City Council as a key area for redevelopment. It is hoped that redevelopment of this site would act as a catalyst for the regeneration of Nelson St – an important link from the city centre retail area through to The Centre and Harbourside.
The site also fronts the historic route down Christmas Steps, via Christmas Street, through St John’s Gate to Broad Street; an historically important point in the city marked by The St John the Baptist church opposite
