South Gloucestershire Council yesterday granted planning permission for a new railway station that will connect up new developments in the Bristol area.
Part of the MetroWest project, the new North Filton Station will connect rail services to a new community, known as ‘Brabazon’, being developed on a former airfield site, as well as visitors to a new arena in Bristol.
The council received revised plans for the new station just before Christmas from Network Rail and fast-tracked its final assessment of the proposals. The council hopes the station will be complete by 2026.
Cllr Steve Reade, cabinet member with responsibility for planning and strategic infrastructure at South Gloucestershire Council, 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.’
