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Brabazon is a British mixed-use development located on land on the former Filton Airfield in South Gloucestershire, and is a new extension to the northern fringe of Bristol.[1]

Brabazon
Brabazon Location within Gloucestershire
Unitary authority	South Gloucestershire
Shire county	Gloucestershire
Ceremonial county	Gloucestershire
Region	South West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	BRISTOL
Police	Gloucestershire
Fire	Gloucestershire
Ambulance	South Western
List of places UK England Gloucestershire 51.522°N 2.582°W / 51.522; -2.582

Background

The former airfield site has been earmarked by South Gloucestershire Council for 2,675 new homes.[2] In 2019, YTL Corporation was announced as the major developer of the site including the Bristol Arena. Construction on the first homes is due to begin in 2020 with first residents arriving in 2021.[3]

In December 2021, YTL announced proposals to add 1,000 houses, more green space and some commercial development nearby the original site on the former Patchway Trading Estate.[4]

Construction

The 354-acre brownfield development will include, according to YTL Developments' website:

• 2,675 houses
• 62 acres of employment space
• a mixed use town centre
• three new schools, doctors' and dentists' surgeries
• recreational spaces, sport and leisure facilities
• affordable housing to buy and rent
• a community centre, retirement/care provision and student housing
• a new railway station at Filton North on the Henbury Line and a MetroBus route

References

External links

• Official website

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