Developers unveil plans for student flats in Bristol city centre

Developers have revealed plans to build a block of students flats in the centre of Bristol.

The new building would be on vacant land at the foot of the M32 close to the centre of the city.

Godwin Development say they want to make best use of the derelict land on Newfoundland Road in St Paul’.

The company has launched a consultation on the plans for the seven-storey purpose-built student accommodation block.

Matt Chandler, managing director of Godwin, which has offices in London, Birmingham and New York, said: “Godwin has been seeking to invest in Bristol for some time and hence we are pleased to share proposals for our first scheme on Newfoundland Road with the community.

“Our aim has always been to make the best use of this prominent site, which is too constrained for family housing but highly appropriate for students.

“St Paul’s is a unique area with a thriving community. We, therefore, want to protect family homes here from conversion into houses for student occupation while also improving and positively contributing to this part of the city. We are confident that our proposals would provide much-needed dedicated housing for Bristol’s student population and support the climate resilience and economic growth objectives of the city.”

The company is holding a public consultation until February 4, with a public information event taking place on Monday, January 22 at St Paul’s Leaning Centre on Grosvenor Road from 4pm to 7.30pm.