Brabazon, Bristol
| Brabazon | |
|---|---|
  Brabazon Location within Gloucestershire | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Shire county | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRISTOL |
| Police | Gloucestershire |
| Fire | Gloucestershire |
| Ambulance | South Western |
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.[1]
Background[edit]
The former airfield site has been earmarked by South Gloucestershire Council for 2,675 new homes.[2] 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.[1]
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[edit]
The 354-acre brownfield development will include, according to the original plans on YTL Developments' website:[1]
- 2,675 houses
- 62 acres of employment space
- a mixed use town centre
- three new schools, doctors' and dentists' surgeries
- recreational spaces, sport and leisure facilities
- affordable housing to buy and rent
- a community centre, retirement/care provision and student housing
- a new railway station at Filton North on the Henbury Line and a MetroBus route
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Brabazon, Bristol". YTL Developments. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- ^ "Filton Airfield | Filton, Bristol BS99 7AR" (PDF). Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- ^ Grubb, Sophie (9 December 2021). "Bristol Arena developer YTL changes plan for huge new Brabazon neighbourhood". Bristol Post. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ Cruse, Beth (17 April 2022). "Filton Airfield set to become the 'most exciting city district in South West'". Bristol Post. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ Roig, Estel Farell (11 January 2024). "Brabazon development at Filton Airfield secures permission for 1,500 student flats". Bristol Post. Retrieved 23 January 2024.