Construction is getting underway on our latest development of 91 affordable new homes in Bristol.

Working in partnership with partners top 10 housebuilder Keepmoat we are developing the homes on the site of the car park of the old Somerfield supermarket headquarters on Whitchurch Lane in Hengrove. Residents who move into the 91-home development will have the use of public open space, access routes, and close connectivity with surrounding developments, including Keepmoat’s neighbouring development, Jessops Park.

Sixty-nine of the new homes will for social rent, with Bromford making the remaining 22 homes available to part-buy, part-rent through its shared ownership scheme. There will be 74, two, three and four-bedroom houses in addition to 17 one and two-bedroom flats.

Will Gates, project manager at Bromford said: “We’re really excited to see work getting underway here at Parkview. The partnership with Keepmoat to build these new homes is a testament to our commitment to providing new affordable housing in Bristol, which has become one of the most expensive cities in the country to buy or rent a home in recent years.

“As one of the country’s leading developers of homes for social rent, we’re really pleased to be playing our part in meeting the demand for affordable housing and know that these homes will make a real difference to people’s lives and will have a positive impact on the local community. We can’t wait to hand over the keys to our first customers and see them move in.”

John Owen, land & partnerships director at Keepmoat, West Midlands, added: “It’s always an exciting time at Keepmoat when we’re able to commence construction on a new development, particularly when it’ll mean the provision of affordable housing to people who really need it. As one of the UK’s leading partnership housebuilders, building strong links with local authorities and housing associations is crucial. We’re working closely with Bromford to redevelop the area and provide people with a great place to live and work”.

Planning permission for Park View was granted in March. Construction will take around two years, with the first of the new homes expected to be completed towards the end of this year, with overall completion estimated for late 2024.

The commencement of construction was celebrated by a visit from local dignitaries at Bristol City Council earlier this month including John Smith, executive director for growth and regeneration; Donald Graham, director of housing and landlord services; and Louise Davidson, housing strategy & enabling manager.