Legal & General Modular Homes have obtained planning consent for 185 homes, with 50% being affordable, in Lockleaze, Bristol.
The scheme has been developed in conjunction with Bristol City Council and will see two, three and four bedroom houses created along with one and two bedroom apartments developed on land at Bonnington Walk.
At Bonnington Walk, Legal & General will deliver a full development proposition; from buying land, developing the product and managing the planning application through to delivery.
Rosie Toogood, CEO of Legal & General Modular Homes, said: “Using modular construction, we will be able to deliver much needed, high quality and sustainable homes that are affordable in half the time of traditional methods. In a post pandemic environment, the availability of affordable homes - set within beautiful open spaces - which create a well-connected local community will be more important than ever before.
“Our journey to revolutionise the UK’s construction industry is well underway, and planning consent at Bonnington Walk, Bristol is testament to this. With planning permission for 350 homes this year, the business is making great steps forward. This Bristol scheme, along with our consented scheme in Selby, will really showcase the benefits of modern modular construction.”
The proposed development at will see improvements made to adjoining areas of the site as part of a long-term plan for investing in Lockleaze. New allotment patches and accessible green open space will be introduced to complement the existing community orchard, a new local community hub will be built, and walking, cycling and road improvements will be made.
The affordable housing is intended to become part of Bristol City Council’s affordable housing stock.
Cllr Nicola Beech, Cabinet Member for Strategic Design and City Planning at Bristol City Council, said: “I’m pleased that members have voted to approve planning permission for affordable housing at Bonnington Walk. The development will provide a boost to biodiversity in the area, including making a contribution towards a new allotment. As part of the Bristol Housing Festival and Innovate UK project, this new scheme proves that by doing things a little differently we can deliver much-needed affordable, sustainable new homes in Bristol.”
