Plans have been approved for the construction of two large buildings for student accommodation and co-living in the city center of Bristol by Olympian Homes. The developers have also the approval to demolish the Premier Inn near the Bearpit and the NCP car park on Rupert Street.
One of the projects includes a tower block for student flats, comprising 422 student bedrooms, at the Premier Inn site, potentially rising to 28-storey in height. The latter would make it the tallest building in Bristol. The other building will be an 18-storey tower with 142 co-living rooms.
The Bristol City Council's development control committee voted to approve permission for both projects on Wednesday, March 6, despite the objections from several members, particularly regarding the nature of the plans. Specifically, there is an argument about the constructions because they will incorporate hundreds of "co-living" rooms. These are compact studio flats alongside shared spaces like kitchens and living rooms, a concept increasingly seen in cities like London.
The chairman of Olympian Homes, emphasized the project's contribution to housing needs and its affordability. He argued that co-living, offers a more accessible option for renters, costing about 25% less than renting a one-bedroom flat. Moreover, Olympian Homes assured that the area's infrastructure would be improved, especially for bus station passengers, with the construction of a new public square.
Meanwhile, the multi-level car park on Rupert Street, known for its 1960s Brutalist architecture, will also be demolished. Pegasus Group, have been granted permission to replace it with a new car park, along with 328 student beds and 249 co-living studios. The new building could reach up to 20-storeys high. The committee unanimously approved the car park plans but they were divided on the Premier Inn proposals. Some of them are against the 28-storey tower, while several councilors expressed positivity about the co-living aspect. However, concerns were raised about whether future residents would choose these developments out of preference or necessity due to the housing shortage.
Sources: bristolworld.com, thebusinessdesk.com
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