[2] The ground-floor arches were originally open for access by John Perry and Sons' carriages.

By the beginning of the 20th century Perry's had modernised from horse carriages to include the manufacture of cars at the site.

[8] In September 2011 the Carriageworks Action Group was launched to develop community ideas for the future of the building, the neighbouring Westmoreland House and the land behind.

The Action Group is made up of local residents, organisations and businesses, supported by Bristol City Council, and proposes to write a 'community vision' for the site.

[9] In 2015 a planning application was made to Bristol City Council by Fifth Capital to develop the site for a mixed use scheme including 112 homes and designed by Assael Architecture.