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Green light received for work to begin on 74 homes in Lockleaze, Bristol

Acting on behalf of Abri, we’ve secured approval for plans for 74 new homes on a brownfield site in Lockleaze.

We provided expert Planning, Sustainability and Strategic Communications services to housing provider Abri (formerly Yarlington and Radian) who 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.

Abri has committed to making 50% of the new homes affordable with the other 37 homes available for open market sale.

Amy Cooper, Associate Director 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.”

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.”

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.

25 November 2020