We run a wide range of events including guided walks, visits to interesting buildings and talks from interesting experts.

After a long process extending over 8 years from 2018 till now, a revised Local Plan is nearing completion and adoption

Planning application for a 28-storey tower at Cabot Gate, housing 600 students, has been approved at Planning Committee.

The 'Land South of Princess Street' application 25/11778/F has been approved, ushering in the tallest building in south Bristol.

Bristol Civic Society have objected strongly to the recent proposals at pre-application stage for a block of flats at 248 Gloucester Road.

Major changes are proposed to planning which affect local authorities and how bodies like the Civic Society comment development proposals.

A Bristol Civic Society blue plaque for Mrs Indira Gandhi is at the entrance gate to Badminton School, Bristol close to one for Iris Murdoch.

The St Philips Marsh masterplan is on the right lines but the Bristol Civic Society have some concerns with it.

Bristol Civic Society consider the redevelopment of the NCP car park at Fairfax Street Bristol for student housing is too high.

See details of all Blue Plaques awarded by Bristol Civic Society.

Bristol Civic Society comment on another high-rise tower block predominantly for student accommodation between Albert Road and the river.

Bristol Civic Society are concerned about revised proposals for proposals for Princess Street, Bedminster,

Bristol Civic Society supports the principle of reusing this structure for student housing but we have concerns with the current scheme.

Bristol Civic Society welcome proposals that will future-proof Temple Gate buildings, showing good adaptability and sustainability of design.

Bristol Civic Society support Canons House being brought back into use, retaining it as a commercial development with a sensitive upgrading.

Bristol Civic Society do support proposals for Cabot Gate which does not respect the site's history, character or local heritage assets.

Bristol Civic Society supports the application to redevelop of this Fishponds site, one of three major developments on industrial land.

Better Bristol is the magazine of the Bristol Civic Society. It covers Bristol's built environment and heritage and is free to members.

Bristol Civic Society support proposed renovations of the Grade II former coaching inn and the creation of an 80-bed dementia nursing home.

Bristol Civic Society support the application for a ’Southern Gateway’ to Temple Meads Station but only if it can be shown to be workable.

Bristol Civic Society response to a consultation on the St Philip’s Marsh masterplan, part of the Temple Quarter Development Framework area.

Bristol Civic Society object strongly to the development of 400 student rooms and and 437 rental flats between the New Cut and Victoria Park.

Bristol Civic Society recognise the benefits that the Frome Gateway Riverside Park flood resilience scheme is trying to achieve.

Bristol Civic Society supports the Temple Gate site proposal which retains and upgrades the existing light industrial buildings.

Bristol Civic Society supports the proposed Ransom House reuse but it is a lost opportunity to create a permanent community in the city.

Bristol Civic Society cannot support Coop Funeral site application. The overall impression is now one of a large Victorian workhouse.

Bristol Civic Society supports proposals to bring the Merchants Arms, Bristol back into use. We object to proposals in their present form.

Three award winners in 2025, with plaques presented at the Design Awards event hosted by Digital Futures Institute, University of Bristol

Waverley House: Bristol Civic Society thinks an opportunity is missed to replace an ugly with something that worthy of its location.

Proposal London developer, CKC Properties for mixed use purpose-built student accommodation in the regeneration area of St Philips Marsh.

Bristol Civic Society comment on of the Filwood and Verona House section of the Atlas Place redevelopment masterplan.

Bristol Civic Society comments on proposals for 1,600 new homes as part of Atlas Place redevelopment masterplan in Timber Mills, Fishponds.

Bristol Civic Society welcomes proposals for a new ‘southern gateway’ to Temple Meads station which caters for many transport modes.

Bristol Civic Society have commented on the second consultation of the Western Harbour masterplan and have raised serious misgivings.

The building proposed for Avon Street is bland, too high, overbearing in some views and does not relate to the history of the site.

The Transport and Place-making Group met with Council officers in January to discuss our concerns about proposals for the Centre Promenade.

Bristol Civic Society have commented on a draft Broadmead design code the aim of which is to make design expectations clearer for developers.

Bristol Civic Society object strongly to current proposals for Temple Island, most notably the height and density of the buildings.

Bristol Civic Society has concerns about a proposal to redevelop a 3-storey office building on St Thomas Street into student housing.

Bristol Civic Society supports in principle a proposed development on Filwood Broadway but we have major concerns.

The Bristol Civic Society response to the Western Harbour consultation states that heritage is being given insufficient priority.

See details of all Blue Plaques awarded by Bristol Civic Society.