Developer PLATFORM_  has confirmed that Bristol City Council has approved resolution to grant planning permission for its major new Build to Rent (BTR) scheme.

The development is on track to tender for a main contractor in Q2 next year, ahead of a Gateway 2 submission at the end of 2026.

The scheme will deliver 352 homes across a former sawmill site with designs by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris.

At the heart of the development is a new riverside park that opens access to the River Frome to the public for the first time in generations as well as a new pedestrian bridge across the river.

Jean-Marc Vandevivere, Chief Executive of PLATFORM_ said: “We are thrilled with the planning committee’s decision, which represents a significant milestone for this important city centre regeneration site.

“This project will deliver a new generation of homes, exceptional public realm, and high-quality amenities to Bristol, helping to meet the city’s housing needs while creating a thriving new riverside neighbourhood. We look forward to progressing the next steps in partnership with the council and our advisors as we move toward delivery.”