Come along and have your say on proposals for our new University library

We have developed our latest design for the landmark new University Library, including exciting plans to transform the area around Tyndall Avenue in Clifton. The plans include a new civic square, with proposed new road layouts to improve traffic flow, enhance the pedestrian and cycling routes and make the whole area enjoyable, safer and accessible for everyone.

Following feedback from University staff, students and local resident groups on the initial plans, the updated pre-application planning proposals, which have been submitted to Bristol City Council this week, will be open for public consultation, with design plans being displayed in Beacon House reception and in The Hawthorns, from 1 October until 21 October.

Staff and Students preview drop-in events

  • Monday 30 September (4.00pm – 5:30pm) – Beacon House, seminar room, ground floor.
  • Tuesday 1 October (11:30 – 1.00pm) – Beacon House, seminar room, ground floor.

Public drop-in events

These events will be an opportunity to talk to the University Library team, alongside architects, Hawkins Brown, transport consultants, Arup and landscape architects, Grants.

  • Tuesday 1 October, (5.00pm – 8.00pm) – Beacon House foyer/café, ground floor
  • Tuesday 15 October (3.00pm-5.00pm) – Beacon House foyer/café, ground floor

Following feedback from the consultation exercise and Bristol City Council, the University is aiming to submit the full planning application in January 2020.

New University Library, view from Royal Fort Gardens looking north. Copyright HawkinsBrown & Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects.

New University Library, view from Elton Road looking east. Copyright HawkinsBrown & Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects.