Legal & General has submitted the planning application for Bristol Temple Island, a £350m regeneration project that will transform the derelict, former diesel depot site into an urban quarter.

Located in the heart of the Bristol Temple Quarter regeneration area, Temple Island is set to become a new urban district with centrally-located homes, high quality workplaces, and inclusive employment opportunities for the local knowledge economy, promoting innovation and economic growth.

The development aims to deliver 520 new homes, two new office buildings, retail space, flexible workspace, and a new hotel with conference facilities, all of which are expected to create up to 2,000 new jobs.

Tony Dyer, Leader of Bristol City Council, said: “It’s great to see proposals for much needed new homes and commercial space submitted for Temple Island. The Council has been working with L&G for a long time to bring these plans forward, so this is an exciting milestone to reach after so much hard work. Temple Island will be a key part of the wider Bristol Temple Quarter area, contributing to our ambitions to deliver 10,000 new homes and thousands of new jobs across the area. This planning application is a brilliant springboard to kickstart 2025 for Bristol Temple Quarter, which looks set to be a significant year for the project.”

L&G's is working in partnership with Bristol City Council, the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, and other public sector partners to deliver on its ambition to provide a truly inclusive community with 40% of all housing catering to social and affordable rents, shared ownership, and Keyworkers at sub-market rents.

Ben Rodgers, Head of Regeneration, Asset Management, L&G, said: “We are excited by the opportunity to regenerate Temple Island, revitalising the urban landscape and providing the key infrastructure that businesses, universities, and the public sector need to thrive alongside much-needed housing for the local population in Bristol.

“All the feedback from the public engagement has immensely benefitted the final planning application, and we are grateful to the residents and stakeholders who took the time to speak with us. We look forward to continuing to work with our long-term partners to develop a new landmark on this prominent city centre site.”

Submission of the planning application follows a significant period of consultation, with three rounds of community and stakeholder engagement.