Signage Amended

The signs have been changed to reflect a more welcoming message. People are investigating whether these are allowed in a conservation area. Please contact Bristol City Council with your concerns as they are the authority responsible for dealing with such matters.

Aerial View

The land in context with its neighbouring green space which is important to both people and wildlife. Lying within the Stapleton & Frome Valley Conservation Area, this field directly adjoins Grove Wood which is still threatened by a developer abusing permitted development rights and disturbing protected species. Laundry Field is bordered by allotments, private houses and flats, the secure adult mental health unit of Blackberry Hill Hospital and Oldbury Court Estate. Pennant stone which was quarried from the Frome Valley was used for much of the distinctive architecture of Bristol.

Panoramic View Of The Whole Site

Early signs that this land will be developed despite being open to the public for years. Current legislation means public sector land should be used for the public sector before falling into private ownership, but who will ultimately benefit from this adventure? Are these signs legal as many people think the field is protected by the city's Parks & Green Space Strategy, as well as conservation area status?

Signage Restricts Public Access

Laundry Field looks set for development under government pressure to build new housing, although Bristol has an abundance of vacant and disused properties. This large open green space was part of the Blackberry Hill Hospital site which was recently sold off by the NHS.