Dandara has secured reserved matters planning permission to build 252 new homes in Fishponds, Bristol.
The new neighbourhood will form part of Bristol City Council’s Atlas Place Masterplan for the Central Fishponds area and will provide a mix of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom houses and apartments.
The residential scheme, which will feature landscaped green public open spaces and play areas, will be built on a former industrial site occupied by Graphic Packaging International.
Construction is expected to begin later this summer with the first homes expected to be ready for occupation in 2027.
William Bishop, head of land at Dandara, said: “We have worked very closely with Bristol City Council, stakeholders and the wider project team, throughout the planning process to ensure we are delivering a development which will significantly enhance the Fishponds area, bringing benefits not just to our new residents but the local community. This development will appeal to a diverse range of buyers while making a meaningful contribution to tackling the housing shortage in the city.”
James Snelgar, technical director at Dandara, added: “Bristol is a city with enormous character, energy and a clear need for well-designed homes. This approval is a major milestone for the project and paves the way for the regeneration of the former Graphic Packaging site. This is about more than building homes. It is about creating a place that works for local people, respects the area’s heritage and supports the city’s long-term growth. We will also create vital new construction jobs and work with the council to direct employment and apprenticeships towards local people.”
