Local residents are being invited to have their say on proposals for a new 272-bed co-living development on the Upper Bristol Road at an event on Thursday 20th February.
How the development could look | Image © Blue Coast Capital
The consultation event will provide an opportunity for members of the public and stakeholders to view the plans and share their feedback on the proposed scheme.
The site, located at the corner of Windsor Bridge Road and Upper Bristol Road has been largely vacant for over 20 years aside from modern employment units, and was originally developed as part of the wider Bath Gas Works.
The site of the Victoria Park Business Centre | Photo © Bath Echo
Identified by Bath & North East Somerset Council (B&NES) as a development opportunity, the site has been allocated for housing.
Redevelopment of the land will introduce a 272-unit co-living development aimed at providing a modern alternative to HMO and shared housing for younger adults.
The development will be promoted in partnership with VervLife, the UK’s largest manager of co-living accommodation.
The site from above | Image © Blue Coast Capital
People are invited to visit the Army Reserve Centre Bath, Upper Bristol Road, Bath, BA1 3AE on Thursday 20th February from 1pm to 7pm to see the plans.
Along with the co-living units, the development would also feature a new public pocket park, six parking spaces and 301 cycle spaces.
It is expected to create around 130 construction roles and 46 operational jobs.
The development will also be coordinated with the potential remediation and redevelopment of the adjacent Midland Road waste depot site, which is owned by the council.
The proposal has been designed to be implemented independently, with the existing Midland Road access being utilised temporarily until the adjacent site is redeveloped.
The consultation event will provide an opportunity for the public to engage with the team behind the project and ask questions regarding the proposals.
Feedback gathered during the consultation will be taken into account as the plans move forward.
For more information on the public consultation or the development itself, visit www.windsorbridgecoliving.co.uk
