Housing Plans for 50 new flat-pack homes unveiled
PLANS have been submitted for 50 new ‘flat-pack homes’ in Stoke Gifford. BoKlok, a building firm owned by Ikea and construction company Skanska, has submitted a planning application for a development of new ‘lowcost, sustainable’ homes to go up just off the Stoke Gifford bypass.
It comes as the company completes work on its other Bristol development – the first of its kind in the UK – based on Airport Road in Knowle West.
BoKlok has applied to the council to build homes at Hoodlands Farm, just off the Stoke Gifford by-pass between the railway bridge and Hambrook junction.
The application reads: “Full planning permission for the demolition of existing structures and erection of residential dwellings together with provision of public open space and landscaping; bicycle and car parking; and associated infrastructure works including improved access via Hambrook Lane.”
The development aims to “create community and social value through sustainable technologies and design, options for car sharing, encouragement of sustainable travel and provision of open space.”
It will consist of 19 two-bed houses and 31 three-bed houses, with 18 homes classed as social housing or shared ownership.
All homes will have an air source heat pump, providing an estimated 30 per cent reduction in heating costs.
The proposed layout also includes a ‘community hub’ green space and play park in the centre of the development.
A BoKlok spokesperson said: “We are excited to bring forward our plans to create a new residential community at Hoodlands Farm, Harry Stoke.
“Subject to the planning process, we are looking to provide 50 attractive, sustainable, and high-quality homes, built for ordinary people with ordinary jobs.
“The scheme will be BoKlok’s first housing development in South Gloucestershire and follows the success of BoKlok on the Brook, at Airport Road, South Bristol.”
It comes as residents for the south Bristol development, BoKlok on the Brook, are to be picked through a lottery-style draw after thousands registered their interest in the new homes.
It’s understood residents will be invited to view and reserve a property if their unique code appears in an online draw.
The homes are priced between £255,000 and £277,500 for a two-bed, and between £285,000 and £325,000 for a three-bed.