Brabazon, 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.[1]
| 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 |
Background
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.[3]
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.[4]
Construction
The 354-acre brownfield development will include, according to YTL Developments' website:
- 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
- "YTL Developments - Brabazon, Bristol". YTL Developments.
- "Filton Airfield | Filton, Bristol BS99 7AR" (PDF). Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- "YTL Developments - Brabazon, Bristol". 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.
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