Frequently asked questions about the Pooles Wharf Court development.

Are the houses liable to be flooded being so close to the water?

No, the harbour water level is regulated by the Bristol Harbourmaster at a standard water-level to prevent flooding to other parts of Bristol which are closer to the water-level than Pooles Wharf Court, such as the City Centre and Broadmead which would flood via back-filling from the storm drains, if the water level was permitted to rise. The level however does fluctuate in about a one metre height difference from time-to-time due to other harbour operations.

Who is responsible for maintaining the dock wall?

The Harbourmaster and Bristol City Council are responsible for maintaining the harbour wall and the harbour walkway back to the line of the garden railings or the houses and flats, which are set eight metres back from the harbour wall itself. The dock wall in front of the wet-dock homes, numbers 32-49 is currently owned by, and is the responsibility of the Freeholder of the wet-dock, as that dock is privately owned and consequently insured against any failure in its integrity.

What is parking like in the area?

Every flat on the development has one dedicated parking space (sometimes two) and each house has a garage or car-port plus one other dedicated parking place. There are six visitors parking spaces, plus five other available spaces on the estate road, but those are often already in use by visitors to the 93 properties. Accommodating visitors is therefore not simple, but dependent on time of day there is often parking close by just outside of the estate entrance.

Are there any local facilities, shops etc?

The nearest shop is a fairly-well equipped 'Spar' shop that keeps many of essential provisions and there are many Pubs and Restaurants close by (please click on the 'Links' page). The well-known Marcruss Stores also sells lots of clothing and 'outdoor-activity' items.

What is security like?

Pooles Wharf Court is well-lit and has a vehicle entrance-barrier and gates at all of its entrances, so public access through the site is infrequent. The access road and paths have concealed CCTV cameras to oversee and record unwelcome visitors.  There are a number of 'activity-operated' lights which come on after dark in some parts of the estate to deter theft. There is also an active 'Neighbourhood Watch' group in the development and in nearby overlooking developments, so we are well covered.

Who can use the garden in the centre of the Estate?

The garden is available for all residents to use and enjoy, not just the properties which overlook it. However barbecues are not permitted in the garden or on the pathways around it.