Rave on Club wins protection before flats are built
MOTION has taken a big step forward in its fight for survival after securing a deed of easement with a developer set to build flats nearby.
The deed provides the Bristol club with the legal right to continue to make noise at the existing levels, and means all future residents moving into nearby flats will be made aware of any inconvenience they might experience from living close to a music venue.
A venue spokesperson said that Summix Capital, one of a number of firms planning to build student accommodation near the Feeder Road site, is in ‘full agreement that the deed is a necessary tool in keeping all parties protected.’
Motion director Dan Deeks thanked those who helped in making the agreement possible, including Bristol city councillor Nicola Beech and the Bristol at Night panel, and is hopeful the club can now secure the same deal with the other four developers hoping to build near to the venue.
He said: “We would like to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for the support, including people signing the petition we launched which has now reached 10,000 signatures.
“The work will continue to ensure the safeguarding of our venue and cultural space. This space brings all people together, from many diverse identities and communities across the UK and the world.
“We thank Summix for their understanding of our culture and our city, their actions are commendable and this would have never been possible without Nicola Beech and the Bristol at Night panel who took the initiative and took the conversation to Summix.
“All parties have worked together in a great fashion and delivered
Award-winning club Motion has reached an agreement with the developer of proposed student flats near the site protecting the club from future noise complaints something ground breaking for the city.”
The warehouse venue, which was named the best large club in the UK in December last year, announced its concerns for the future in June 2019 following the submission of a planning application for a mixed-use development including commercial space and flats on Silverthorne Lane.
Its bosses are worried people who move into the flats will complain about noise, leading Bristol City Council to alter its licence – but securing a deed of easement with each of the developers could be crucial in its plight.
Stuart Black, development director for Summix Capital, said: “We are delighted to enter into this agreement with Motion to help ensure its long-term future can be secured.
“Motion plays a critical role in making the Bristol nightclub scene one of the best in the country.
He added: “In bringing forward our proposals for purpose-built student accommodation along Feeder Road, we have worked hard to ensure the venue’s significance and status across the UK is respected.”