Plans submitted for 24-storey tower containing student flats

More than 560 <a href="https://jiuniversity.com/the-decline-of-student-visas-and-its-implications/” title=”The Decline of Student Visas and Its Implications”>student rooms within a 24-storey tower block could be created at a new development next to Cabot Circus car park

The site in the middle of Wellington Road, Houlton Street, Elton Street and Newfoundland Way, adjacent to the River Frome in St Jude’s, was previously occupied by Staples and Nisbets

Trojan Education & Training, which has operated in one of the buildings due to be demolished since 2022 under a meanwhile-use arrangement, will have a new permanent home in the new development

Proposals from Northern Ireland-founded MRP submitted to Bristol City Council include 564 student residences and 182 flats including 39 affordable homes within the mixed-use development located in the Frome Gateway regeneration area

The proposed development would create a new view for those arriving into Bristol on the M32 – image: MRP

MRP development director, Shane McBride, said: “Houlton Street represents an exciting opportunity to bring forward a significant mixed-use regeneration scheme in a highly accessible part of Bristol city centre

“Our proposals will deliver modern new residential and student accommodation, and affordable apartments, alongside commercial and retail space

“This will make a meaningful contribution to Bristol’s ongoing need for new homes and student housing.”

564 student residences, 182 apartments including 39 affordable homes, new commercial space and a permanent home for Trojan Education & Training are all included within the plans – image: MRP

Trojan founder Mario Saeed added: “Since 2022, we have worked closely with MRP to establish Trojan at Houlton Street as a welcoming and inclusive place that provides much-needed services for the local community

“Our training programmes have helped young people achieve remarkable success, including representing England and winning gold medals at the IMMAF World Championship

“We also provide free food each week to people in need and work proactively with our students to raise awareness of crime, particularly knife crime, supported by a knife bin provided by Avon & Somerset Police

“We welcome the submission of the planning application and the opportunity to secure a permanent home where we can continue to grow our work and support even more people.”

Main image: MRP

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Source: www.bristol247.com