A developer plans to build about 40 homes and a GP surgery at an "eyesore" site.
Deeley Freed Estates proposes a mixed development as well as "new and improved" premises for the Chief Trading Post farm shop east of the A4175, Barry Road, Oldland Common.
The company is consulting with locals on its scheme, which would see the demolition of existing buildings and structures on the site.
The plans include:
Replacement premises for Chief Trading Post
A GP surgery with "enhanced facilities" for the local medical practice, Hanham Health
A learning disability residential centre
About 40 homes including affordable homes and bungalows
New public open space and "enhanced landscaping" to support wildlife and increased biodiversity
Improved road safety and access to existing bus stops.
The Chief Trading Post said in a Facebook post it would welcome the opportunity to get "purpose-built accommodation" and replace its "outdated" buildings while retaining its "unusual ambience".
The business, which includes a garden centre, added: "The first phase will see the replacement of our tea shop and the farm shop with a new updated facility.
"Trading from more modern premises will help safeguard the future for Chief Trading Post as well as Tooty Fruity [fruit and veg wholesalers] and Kelsey’s Pad [dog groomers]."
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Deeley Freed says wildlife buffers will be needed to provide space for bats and badgers, while the development "should not harm the openness of the green belt".
"The site currently contains buildings of varying sizes and condition, including retail and café use at Chief Trading Post and outside storage of building materials and machinery," the consultation document says.
"The new Chief Trading Post will be designed to look like an agricultural barn with a metal roof and timber or metal cladding.
"The characteristics of local buildings have been considered in the design of the masterplan and proposed buildings. Barn-like pitched roof buildings are envisaged."
The project will replace "what is currently an eyesore" with "attractive new development, landscaping, and open space", Deeley Freed adds.
"Sufficient parking will be provided on site for each use in accordance with local parking standards to avoid overspill parking on local streets," it says.
Hanham Health surgery on Whittucks Road said: "Announcements have been made regarding a potential redevelopment of an area of land in Oldland Common.
"Hanham Health have been involved in this consultation and and we are exploring options to develop larger, bespoke premises to better meet the needs of our local population in the Oldland area."
Deeley Freed wants feedback from the community before submitting a planning application to South Gloucestershire Council.
"Your comments and suggestions, together with those of other statutory consultees, will be carefully considered by the design and planning team as they work up the proposals for an outline planning application," said the developer.
The consultation period runs from May 28 to June 16. You can give your views here.
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