Frenchay Hospital, Bristol
Frenchay Hospital, Bristol
The first hospital built at Frenchay Park was for children suffering from TB, with wards designed to give plenty of fresh air and light. The British constructed an Emergency Hospital on the site in the Second World War, which was taken over by the US military who expanded the hospital, and more buildings were added after the war.
In recent times the NHS decided to leave Frenchay Park and the hospital was closed in 2014, giving the opportunity to re-develop this large site on the outskirts of Bristol.
While none of the hospital buildings were individually listed, the Council considered that many were protected by the listing of the Frenchay Park mansion. Asset Heritage produced the audit and justification needed to support the successful application to demolish the majority of the structures. Asset also made the written, photographic and drawn record of the extensive and varied complex of 1930’s and war-time buildings that was needed to satisfy a condition of the consent.
As a result, the site has been freed up for new uses, which include much needed homes, a health centre and primary school.