New community group to respond to Fishponds plans

Planning Group was formed by residents following the first two initial consultations and has set up a Facebook page to share information and advice.

A group spokesperson said: "Members of our group attended both of the recent consultations, although the information regarding them arrived so late it meant that several of their neighbours were unable to attend.

"On speaking with family and friends within Fishponds, it became clear that a lot of people were completely unaware of the Atlas Place development, which we found really concerning –especially as the development will have an effect on everyone living within Fishponds.

"As a group, our aim is give as many residents as possible information regarding the developments, whilst also making sure they know where to feed back their opinions.

"We want to make sure that any development in Fishponds is influenced by the community and that their needs and opinions are considered when any planning decisions are made.

"The majority of residents we have spoken with are happy to hear that a part of Fishponds that has been neglected for so long is finally being invested in, and we would like to think that, as a community, we approach this in a positive way, whilst also making sure our voices are heard. "However there are some real concerns regarding the height of buildings, density of the development and the effect on the local infrastructure that an will bring."

The group is planning to arrange a community event for residents to attend in July, and will advertise details closer to the time.

In the meantime people who want to get involved are being encouraged to visit the Fishponds Community Planning Group Facebook page.