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Derelict harbourside site approved for homes
One of the final pieces of the regeneration of the harbourside will happen after plans were approved to transform a former gasworks on Anchor Road to create 58 new homes.
But Bristol Civic Society have expressed their disappointment after councillors ignored Historic England’s advice about the size of the new development.
Brandon Yard today
The site, which has been derelict for nearly 40 years, contains the ruins of two Grade-II listed buildings, West Purifier House and Engine House.
The approved plans will see these two buildings fully restored and will also see improvements made to the Harbourside Walk where it passes what will become known as Brandon Yard.
Developer Tom Vaughan-Jones of Square Bay said “We are delighted that councillors have granted consent for this scheme which will overcome the unique challenges presented by the site…
“We are excited that work can now begin to secure the future of these iconic reminders of Bristol’s industrial heritage.”
The site has been derelict for nearly 40 years
Historic England said that the new apartment block next to West Purifier House should be of a similar
size to the new block that stands next to the East Purifier House.
A Bristol Civic Society statement said: “Councillors approved a scheme to build a much bigger new apartment block that will overbear the restored West Purifier House; this is a planning mistake.”
Previous plans for the site included a proposal by the Soil Association to develop a new headquarters.
Read more: 14 historic photos of the Floating Harbour
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