Byzantine-style tower block will ‘address demand for student accommodation’ - developers claim

The plans aim to ‘revitalise the Rupert Street car park’ by replacing it with a 21-storey tower block
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A public consultation has started on Bristol - on site of NCP car park">plans to demolish the NCP Rupert Street car park and replace it with a 21-storey building - which would be the second tallest in the city if built.

Property companies Student Roost and Global Mutual have put forward plans to ‘revitalise the Rupert Street car park in Broadmead’ by replacing it with the tower block which would potentially house 320 student rooms. The designs also includes a replacement 412-space car park and ‘space for community uses’ which could be used for restaurants, cafes or stores.

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There would also be 250 co-living homes, with a pledge to make 50 of these affordable homes as part of Bristol City Council’s housing policy. Construction could begin in late 2023 with move-in dates scheduled for 2026.

The car park currently offers 498 spaces and has two ground floor retail units. One is occupied by Evans Cycles and the other was used by Professional Music Technology which has now closed.

Mark Osborne, of Bristol-based Alec French Architects said: “Plans for this new community at the heart of the city will benefit this area of central Bristol. Our plans will create new homes for key workers, graduates and young professionals to stay in Bristol, as well as help address the demand for student accommodation in the city.

A consultation on whether or not to convert a multi-storey car park in Bristol’s city centre into a 21-storey tower block has been launched. A consultation on whether or not to convert a multi-storey car park in Bristol’s city centre into a 21-storey tower block has been launched.
A consultation on whether or not to convert a multi-storey car park in Bristol’s city centre into a 21-storey tower block has been launched.

“There will be a focus on biodiversity, adding greenspaces, gardens and roof terraces. This will ensure that we can improve the local environment by redeveloping this brownfield site. This sustainable location in the heart of the city represents an ideal opportunity to provide homes that Bristol needs, whilst at the same time, adding value to the local community.

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“The architecture will be grounded in the uniquely Bristol ‘Byzantine’ style, drawing upon many well-loved Bristol buildings, and given a contemporary interpretation.”

A newsletter and survey are being sent to nearby residents and the dedicated website www.rupertstreetbristol.co.uk has been launched for further information. The public consultation will end on 17 January 2023.

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