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Bristol Post
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Sophie Grubb

Images show exactly how huge plans would change Castle Park and Bristol city centre

Computer-generated designs have revealed exactly how Castle Park and Bristol city centre would change if a major redevelopment goes ahead.

Developer MEPC is currently consulting on its proposals for the St Mary le Port site, which covers the three run-down former bank buildings bordering the park.

They would be transformed into three new office blocks with independent retailers, cafés, restaurants, and bars at ground level.

Proposals also include an expansion of the park, restoration of the ruined St Mary le Port church tower, and historic streets being reinstated long after they were lost to the Bristol Blitz.

Bristol Live has compared the CGIs, created by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios architects, to the existing views to show exactly how the changes would look.

The tools below are interactive - move the white central line back and forth to get an idea of how the future proposals compares to the current street view.

Reinstating the old Mary le Port Street would create this new route from High Street, opening up a view towards St Peter's Church.

This would be the view from Broad Street next to the Men's Cave barber shop.

Along Wine Street, the building would be much more prominent and the CGI appears to also show a new pedestrian crossing.

The stepped terrace along the south side of Castle Park would also be expanded, which MEPC is proposing instead of the creation of a fourth building, as some developers have suggested previously.

The entire site comprises of the church tower, Bank House, Bank of England House and Norwich Union House, which sit on the edge of the park next to Wine Street and High Street.

It has already been subject to several failed development proposals over the years, with one particularly controversial plan in 2008 attracting protests and a public inquiry.

MEPC is seeking early feedback from the public before it submits a planning application.

A consultation is running via the developer's website and comments can be submitted until Monday (April 26).

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