The final plans for 74 new homes on a brownfield site in Lockleaze have received approval by Bristol City Council.
We submitted a reserved matters application for the development on disused land along Constable Road and Crome Road. The approval of the application means that construction of the new homes is expected to start in Spring 2021.
The homes will incorporate features to improve their sustainability including renewable technology such as air source heat pumps which transfer external heat into the home. Provision is also being made for electric vehicle charging points and cycle parking stores for 144 bicycles.
We have committed to making 50% of the new homes affordable with the other 37 homes available for open market sale.
James Pennington, Director of Development at Abri said: “It’s great to be taking a step forward having received approval and to be working with Bristol City Council on the regeneration of Lockleaze. As the site has stood derelict for over ten years we’re determined it will be built back better with quality homes that will be of real value to the community.
“Being able to provide sustainable homes is also a priority and the use of renewable technologies will help to lower the carbon footprint and make the homes sustainable in the long term.”
Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol said: “We are delighted to be working with Abri to build these homes on a brownfield site in Lockleaze, where homes are much needed. Building affordable and sustainable homes is key to meeting the city’s joint challenge to tackle both the housing crisis and the environmental and ecological crises.”
Amy Cooper, Associate Director at planning and development consultancy Turley, who provided planning, sustainability and strategic communications services for the scheme, said: “Abri and the project team worked extremely hard behind the scenes to ensure the homes are of a high quality design, with sustainability at the heart of the proposals. It has been a pleasure working with the team and liaising with the Local Planning Authority to secure approval for the development. I look forward to seeing it built.”
Homes on the development will be a mixture of two, three-and four-bedroom houses, one- and two-bedroom apartments and two-bedroom bungalows. 20 homes will be available for shared ownership and another 17 for social rent and the other 37 homes for open-market sale.
We are also working on designing the redevelopment of the adjacent site at Herkomer Close which is hoped will provide a further 50 homes both for social rent, shared ownership and open market sale.
The new homes are part of our development programme in Bristol with current developments including;
- affordable homes at Castle Park View, the city’s landmark residential tower
- 31 homes are also being developed on the derelict Speedwell Swimming Baths for affordable rent
- 42 apartments on Dean Street for shared ownership and social rent and 36 affordable homes at the former Elizabeth Shaw chocolate factory
