Sketch of how the 555 homes next to the Brislington Park and Ride would look

Plans for 555 homes next to Brislington Park and Ride submitted

Bristol City Council will decide whether to grant permission for the outline planning application

by · BristolLive

Plans for up to 555 homes next to Brislington Park & Ride have been submitted to Bristol City Council. Bellway Homes wants to create a “sustainable and eco-friendly community” on the 40-acre site south of the A4 Bath Road, which has been earmarked for housing development in the draft Local Plan.

The proposals, which follow consultation with the community, feature a mix of houses and apartment blocks up to four storeys, a local centre with shops and community space, children’s play areas, public open spaces and ecological habitats. Feedback from the public prompted some changes to the original designs, with the height of homes near existing residential areas being lowered.

The new neighbourhood would have one- and two-bedroom flats and three- and four-bedroom houses, with 35 per cent of the properties allocated as affordable housing. In planning documents, Bellway said there would be tree planting, new meadows and wetlands, along with a “tree-lined boulevard” connecting new homes to Bath Road, with the potential to connect to future adjoining land to the south east.

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The developers said walking, cycling and public transport would be prioritised with a series of connected footpaths and cycleways. They said: “The masterplan features a public square adjacent to the community hub, creating a focal point and meeting place for the community.

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“Buildings are set back, providing space for seating, planting and social interaction.” Bellway strategic land director for the central region Fergus Thomas said: “This submission marks a significant step forward in our plans to create a sustainable new community in Bath Road.

“This is a major project for the area and we have liaised with the city council and the local community to seek people’s views on how we should approach the scheme. More than 40 per cent of the site area would be green open space, providing new habitats and wetlands for wildlife.

“There would be recreational routes and play areas for new and existing residents, including the wider community.” He said the plans would help tackle Bristol’s housing crisis and the bulging waiting list for affordable homes.

Mr Thomas said: “Bristol City Council has identified this land as being suitable for housing in its draft Local Plan and we feel this is an ideal scheme to play a part in helping address the huge demand for private and affordable homes in the city.” The outline planning application will determine whether the development can progress and how many homes could be built. More detailed designs would then follow if permission was granted.