Proposals for a 12,000 capacity stadium have been submitted to Bristol City council for planning approval.

The application was entered following a public consultation which revealed that 86% of respondents fully or broadly supported plans for the Bristol Arena.

George Ferguson, Mayor of Bristol, said the submission was another significant step towards delivering a cultural venue for the city.

“The consultation has demonstrated the strong support that exists for the arena, with some reservations regarding access and transport connections that we have listened to carefully, resulting in a number of changes being made to the plans,” said George.

Nicholas Reynolds, Senior Principal at the Populous Design Team, added that the design of the arena created both a strong civic presence and a dynamic reflection of the landscape.

“The extraordinary setting of Arena Island is brought to life through dynamic landscapes and a series of terraces that flow from river to park, and through village to a new public square, providing the platform for a whole range of outdoor events and community activities,” said Nicholas.

Meanwhile, Colin Skellett, Chair of the West of England Local Enterprise Partnership, said it was good to see the arena project being driven forward with wide public support for the planning application.

“The arena will add significantly to the cultural offering of the city and the region and will highlight the great quality of life and opportunity in the West of England,” said Colin.