The director of one of Bristol's most popular nightclubs said he is hopeful the major development planned near to his business will be given the green light.
Dan Deeks initially voiced his concerns that the Silverthorne Lane scheme could spell problems for the future of Motion in nearby Avon Street.
The development includes 371 houses, a new secondary school, offices and restaurants.
But following "lengthy discussions" with Bristol City Council and developers Square Bay, Mr Deeks said a number of "groundbreaking" conditions have been agreed on which should in principle ensure the award-winning venue is protected going forward, if the proposals are approved tomorrow (August 5).
These conditions include a deed of easement agreement, which would provide Motion with the legal right to continue making noise at its existing levels, and would mean all future residents moving into nearby flats would be made aware of any inconvenience they might encounter from living close to a music venue.
The deed would also mean other developers who are planning to build near to Motion further down the line would have to follow Square Bay's suit and do their bit to safeguard the venue.
Mr Deeks said Square Bay has also agreed to bolster the long-running venue's soundproofing measures, reducing the likelihood of people moving into flats to complain about noise.
"After lengthy discussions with Bristol City Council and the director of Square Bay, we have agreed groundbreaking planning conditions," said Dan, who has been at the helm of Motion for five years.
"These conditions put Bristol at centre stage in the United Kingdom in terms of protecting its cultural assets.
"Due to the nature of the conditions, including the deed of easement, it would mean all other developments planned around us would have to follow suit and also ensure we're protected.
"With Covid-19 wiping out the night-time economy it's great to see developers and the council supporting us, and we hope the planning committee members do the same.
"We welcome the aesthetics of the proposal which are in keeping with the history of St Phillips, as well as the fact it will bring a much-needed school and housing to the area.
"We are very grateful to both Bristol City Council and Square Bay for giving this their full attention and understanding the importance of Bristol's cultural assets."
The planning application falls before Bristol City Council's planning committee tomorrow (August 5) and has been recommended for approval.
Tom Vaughan-Jones, Director at Square Bay, said it has been the firm's aim throughout to "ensure that the club can continue to thrive".
He said: "Conscious of the important cultural contribution Motion makes to Bristol’s nightlife scene, it has been our aim throughout to ensure that the club can continue to thrive, forming a key part of the vibrant new canal-side quarter that our regeneration of Silverthorne Lane will create.
"We are really pleased to have agreed planning conditions enabling us to work collaboratively with Motion on an innovative package of measures to secure the future of the club alongside the regeneration of this part of Bristol Temple Quarter."
