Since purchasing this site in March 2020, Homes England has been in discussion with Bristol City Council, the community and ecologists on how best to deliver Bristol's allocation for up to 300 new homes at Brislington Meadows. The announcement last April, referring to ecology on the site, and the city's growing housing crisis have further highlighted the importance of finding an appropriately balanced solution.
Over the past months Homes England has been carefully reviewing the situation, and can confirm that it will be progressing a planning application. Many issues have been taken into account, including the specific need for homes in Broomhill, ecological and climate considerations, the Local Plan allocation, the work on site already carried out in clearing Sinnott House to make way for the access, and the £15m cost to the taxpayer of purchasing the site.
Our proposals will deliver: a nature-led masterplan; much needed carbon-friendly housing, including 30% affordable housing; a new neighbourhood that encourages healthy transport, is close to schools, shops, jobs, green space, and transport links, and an economic boost for the local centre. The plans will balance housing need alongside protecting and enhancing the environment. Our vision is to create a place where nature and people can coexist and thrive together; a place that brings health, learning, play, and economic benefit to the existing Broomhill community, and delivers new housing in an environmentally responsible way.
We are planning to host a series of consultation events in late November where people can learn more about the plans and have their say ahead of an application being submitted. As soon as dates are confirmed we will provide an update.