Bellway South West submits plans for Bristol development

Bellway South West has submitted plans for a housing development in Bristol.The housebuilder hopes to bring forward 160 properties on an 8.6-acre brownfield site, off Flowers Hill in Brislington, which is also home to the grade II-listed Bristol War Room.Bellway’s proposed development would comprise 146 private homes and 14 affordable properties available through low-cost rent and shared ownership.The energy-efficient homes would include air source heat pumps and solar panels, while the site would also feature public open space and a children’s play area.Sam Sowden, land director for Bellway South West, said: “Our plans will see us take a disused brownfield site and transform it into a vibrant new community which will deliver 160 much-needed new sustainable homes for the area.”The Bristol War Room is an important part of the history of the site and the area. The building, which is to be retained within the development, was built to co-ordinate and protect regional civil defence in the event of a nuclear attack and covered Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Devon and Cornwall.”The change of use for this building does not form part of our plans, but the parking we intend to provide will facilitate the use of the building as and when detailed plans for its future are brought forward.”