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Plans revealed for 85 new homes on former lead works site
Housing in blocks of up to six storeys could be built on a brownfield site overlooking the river in St George.
Woodstock Homes have submitted plans for the 85 new homes on the land currently occupied by concrete product suppliers Bowland Stone on Blackswarth Road.
The developer has included zero affordable housing provision as part of the proposals, stating that to do so would render the scheme unviable because of the likely difficulty in developing the site due to its historic uses.
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The land on the border of Blackswarth Road and Crews Hole Road was associated with the former Blackswarth Lead Works up until the early 1920s when it was closed. Documents state there is also evidence of mining or storage of waste materials.
The current occupiers have taken the decision to relocate from the site, according to planning papers.
Woodstock Homes have submitted plans for the 85 new homes on the land currently occupied by concrete product suppliers Bowland Stone – photo: Ellie Pipe
If the application gets the go-ahead, it will follow a trend of formerly industrial land being used for housing in the area.
The proposed scheme would see existing buildings on the site demolished to make way for 85 new flats spread over five blocks of between four and six storeys high, comprising of 26 one-bed flats and 59 two-bed flats.
Woodstock have included 67 parking spaces, including disabled spaces, as part of the development and 14 electric vehicle charging points, as well as secure bike parking.
On their website, Woodstock bosses say: “The development will be targeted at first-time buyers, young professionals and small families who are looking to take their first step onto the property ladder.”
The scheme will also include communal air source heat pumps and PV solar panels.
Woodstock Homes plan to build 85 new homes next to Satellite Business Park on Blackswarth Road – image: Google/ Bristol City Council planning portal
The developer is proposing to provide access to the housing via Blackswarth Road and says pedestrian and cycle access to the River Avon Trail will be incorporated as part of the scheme.
Concerns have been raised about the height of the proposed buildings and impact of additional traffic. One objection argues the development will “really negative impact on the area, and potentially cause more dangerous driving and endanger pedestrians walking in the area”.
Main image: Woodstock Homes/ Bristol City Council planning portal
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