Bristol's SS Great Britain Car Park Could Be Transformed into 153 Apartments

Plans to transform the SS Great Britain car park in Bristol's Harbourside into over 150 apartments have been unveiled by Goram Homes, a housing developer owned by Bristol City Council. The proposed development aims to build 153 homes, including 92 for sale, 47 social rent, and 14 affordable home ownership units. While the trust that runs the historic ship has expressed openness to discussions about the redevelopment, concerns have been raised about how tourists would visit the SS Great Britain instead.

Key Takeaways:

• Goram Homes is exploring plans to build 153 apartments on the SS Great Britain car park in Bristol's Harbourside, with 92 homes for sale, 47 social rent, and 14 affordable home ownership units.
• The car park is owned by Bristol City Council and leased to the trust that runs the historic ship.
• The trust is open to discussions about the redevelopment, but wants to ensure access for visitors to the site is protected.
• The council may generate more revenue in council tax from a housing development than from the current car park.
• Goram Homes has not yet applied for planning permission, and the development is not currently in the company's immediate 12-month pipeline.
• The company has pledged to work with surrounding businesses and residents as plans for the site are taken forward.

Statistics:

• 153 apartments planned for the SS Great Britain car park redevelopment
• 92 homes for sale
• 47 social rent units
• 14 affordable home ownership units
• The car park has a capacity of [not specified in the article]
• Goram Homes has explored a capacity study for the site
• The council has leased the car park to the trust that runs the historic ship for [not specified in the article]

Sources:

• "Councillors update on latest Goram deliveries" (no publication date specified), Bristol Post article (online) reference not provided.