Brabazon, Bristol Explained

Country:England
Official Name:Brabazon
Coordinates:51.522°N -2.582°W
Unitary England:South Gloucestershire
Lieutenancy England:Gloucestershire
Region:South West England
Shire County:Gloucestershire
Post Town:BRISTOL

Brabazon is a British mixed-use development located on land on the former Filton Airfield in South Gloucestershire, and is a new extension to the northern fringe of Bristol.

Background

The former airfield site has been earmarked by South Gloucestershire Council for 2,675 new homes.[1] In 2019, YTL Corporation was announced as the major developer of the site. Construction on the first homes is due to begin in 2020 with first residents arriving in 2021.[2]

In December 2021, YTL announced proposals to add 1,000 houses, more green space and some commercial development nearby the original site on the former Patchway Trading Estate.[3] [4]

In January 2024, YTL obtained planning permission to build 1,500 student flats and 400 private homes to the south of the main development, near to the planned Bristol Arena and public transport links.[5]

Construction

The 354-acre brownfield development will include, according to the original plans on YTL Developments' website:[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Filton Airfield Filton, Bristol BS99 7AR. 3 July 2019.
  2. Web site: Brabazon, Bristol . YTL Developments . 3 July 2019.
  3. News: Bristol Arena developer YTL changes plan for huge new Brabazon neighbourhood . Grubb . Sophie . Bristol Post . 9 December 2021 . 9 December 2021.
  4. News: Filton Airfield set to become the 'most exciting city district in South West' . Cruse . Beth . Bristol Post . 17 April 2022 . 23 January 2024.
  5. News: Brabazon development at Filton Airfield secures permission for 1,500 student flats . Roig . Estel Farell . Bristol Post . 11 January 2024 . 23 January 2024.