Campaigning for the sensitive & appropriate development of St. Christopher’s
Low rise. Low density. Low impact.
We are a voluntary community group with members from across Bristol.
We want the best possible development for our neighbourhood and our city.
Let’s work together to bring this site back to life for the community!
Latest news
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Latest news **
Members of SCAN & WPCA visit the site
On sale for £10 million
Prospective bidders visit the site
St Christopher’s is now being marketed by Savills estate agents and prospective bidders have been to take a look around - SCAN joined the WPCA and others for a tour.
The site has been allowed to deteriorate - and there are now grave concerns that some of the buildings are falling into disrepair - in particular the Grade 2 listed, Grace House.
The site has Asset of Community (ACV) status due to its history of special needs education. This offers a number of protections, not least within the planning process – and crucially means it can give time for eligible community interest groups to bid for the land before the moratorium period ends in June.
SCAN has been liaising with Savills and prospective bidders to make sure the community is at the forefront of any future decisions. We are still committed to ensuring the best possible outcome for the site with the same principles as before – enhancing our community and also benefitting the city of Bristol.
Recent photos of the site indicate it’s not being cared for and is being allowed to become overgrown
What is an ACV and why does it matter?
The St Christopher’s School site has been awarded ‘Asset of Community Value’ (ACV) status by Bristol City Council.
The title means the community should have much more say over the future of the site and any development. This official legal protection recognises the contribution the school made to the local community in Bristol and also recognises that the site could be a key part of any SEND provision in the future.
In the first instance it means any valid community group can bid for the land - they have until the end of May to submit a bid.
The importance of the ACV status also has to be taken into consideration with any future planning application. It is what is called in the planning process a ‘material consideration’. Bristol City Council has confirmed to SCAN that this means the status will be relevant if and when an application to develop the site is submitted.
Need more information or help?
Just email us! On: stchristophersactionnetwork@gmail.com
We’re here to help you have your voice heard.
**Let's work together to bring this site back to serve the community**
**Let's work together to bring this site back to serve the community**
An aerial view of the St Christopher’s site with the listed Grade 2 listed Grace House in the foreground
What is SCAN?
SCAN was created as a community group in September 2021 with the sole aim of ensuring the site of the former St Christopher’s School is developed with the community in mind and is both sensitive to the history and heritage of the site as well as appropriate for our community and everyone who lives and works here.
We have a core group of volunteer members who meet regularly - and we are constantly working behind the scenes to press for St Christopher’s to be developed in a way that benefits the community and Bristol as a whole.
We have established excellent relationships with all our local councillors, other campaign & community groups like the long-established Westbury Park Community Association. We are working as transparently, collaboratively and inclusively as possible.
