Hanham, South Gloucestershire Homes England has now submitted an outline planning application to South Gloucestershire Council for the proposals to redevelop the former Kleeneze site off Anstey’s Road in Hanham. The planning reference is P21/07602/O and the submitted documentation can be viewed on the Council’s planning portal.
The outline application aims to establish high level development parameters for the site, such as layout, access and building heights. An application covering the finer detail of the proposals, such as the exact housing mix and design, will follow in due course, subject to the Council’s approval of the outline plans.
Senior Development Manager John Boutwood of Homes England said: “This milestone marks a significant step forward. Outline permission will guide the next steps in the redevelopment process of the former Kleeneze site, which is a very prominent brownfield site and has been vacant for decades. We are excited about the potential to deliver a vibrant new neighbourhood for Hanham, providing the homes that people need in a central location, close to local shops and amenities. We look forward to working with the Council, statutory consultees and the local community throughout the planning process to fully unlock this site’s unique potential.”
Homes England’s contractors started on site in the Summer to carry out the extensive programme of site preparation works required to make this brownfield site suitable for redevelopment. This includes ground stabilization works, as a result of the site’s coal mining history, and the demolition of a number of warehouses. A new access for the Sealtech service yard at New Walk was approved by South Gloucestershire Council this summer, with works expected to start early in the new year. These works are expected to finish in Spring 2022.
A pre-application consultation exercise resulted in a substantial volume of responses from local residents, many expressing support for the site’s redevelopment. Engagement with Christ Church Primary School saw 330 local school pupils immerse themselves in the project, providing the team with drawings of what they felt an attractive neighbourhood or home would look like. Mr Boutwood continued: “We would like to thank the local community for their interest in the evolving plans and for taking the time to provide us with their feedback.”
Key aspects of the outline proposals include the provision of 35% affordable homes, in line with the Council’s housing policy, the creation of a central public open space and the provision of flexible commercial or community space.
South Gloucestershire Council is expected to determine the outline planning application by March 2022. Homes England will then select a development partner to redevelop the site, followed by the submission of a reserved matters application. It is anticipated that work will start on-site in Summer 2023.
