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Permission granted for new railway station next to future Bristol Arena
South Gloucestershire Council has granted planning permission for the new North Filton station which is due to be built on the former Filton Airfield.
The station will be built next to the new neighbourhood known as Brabazon and also serve visitors to the YTL Arena Bristol due to be constructed within the Brabazon hangars.
Trains from the new North Filton station are due to connect to the ‘Henbury link’ from Henbury to Temple Meads via Filton and Ashley Down.
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South Gloucestershire Council cabinet member with responsibility for planning & strategic infrastructure, Steve Reade, said: “This is a significant milestone, and I am pleased the council has been able to prioritise its efforts to accelerate the delivery of the planning permission for the new station.
“North Filton station will support not only the growing resident population, but the new and existing infrastructure, businesses and entertainment facilities, which will attract visitors from across the region and beyond to this part of South Gloucestershire.
“Having regular and reliable public transport links will be vital to make this area an attractive place to live, work and visit.
“This decision will now enable our delivery partners to take forward the new station without delay to serve the new arena, existing residents and businesses and the new community at Brabazon.”
Brabazon railway station and the proposed YTL Bristol Arena – image: YTL Developments and Network Rail
The planning permission comes as South Gloucestershire Council and Bristol City Council have launched a joint survey to learn more about people’s travel habits and parking needs ahead of the arena opening, which now has a likely opening date of late 2025 to early 2026.
Reade said: “We are already investing in improving walking, cycling and public transport links in this area of South Gloucestershire but to help us make further preparations for such significant development we need to hear from residents and people who work in the area so we can work to minimise the impact on our communities.”
Don Alexander, Bristol City Council’s cabinet member for transport, added: “We’re getting set to welcome YTL Arena Bristol, bringing a host of world-class live music and entertainment to our city.
“We’re working to deliver even more new railway stations for the Bristol area at North Filton and Henbury but, in the meantime, to help us prepare for the arena opening, and the thousands of people who will be travelling to the new venue on a regular basis, we are asking about how people travel in the area and their parking needs.”
To take part in the survey, visit www.southglos.gov.uk/arenaparking
Main image: Network Rail
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