The controversial housing development in Bristol, overseen by the Government, moves forward with the appointment of a new developer to take on the project. Homes England, the state’s property division, has chosen Keepmoat, a building firm, to construct 260 new homes on Brislington Meadows in southern Bristol.
While construction is expected to begin next year, the project must first overcome the hurdle of securing approval from Bristol City Council’s planning committee. Brislington Meadows, an undeveloped area wedged between Broomhill and Brislington, has become a focal point of debate. Despite being designated as open green space in the draft Local Plan, the site holds outline approval for the housing development.
Following a successful challenge to the initial rejection of the development plans, Homes England obtained outline consent to proceed with the project. The developer will now prepare a Reserved Matters planning application, which will involve public consultation later this year, with work potentially commencing in 2026.
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Around 30% of the new homes are classified as ‘affordable’ and will be rented out at ‘social rent’ levels to those on the housing waiting list. Homes England has emphasized a commitment to nature and landscape quality, with plans to increase biodiversity and invest in local infrastructure.
Keepmoat faces the task of presenting detailed plans for the 260 homes to a council that has expressed reservations about the suitability of the land for construction, despite the prior appeal decision in favor of the development by the Government Planning Inspectorate.