Kier Living has been appointed Bristol City Council‘s development partner for a major new £50 million housing development in south Bristol, which could see hundreds of properties being built.

The development of the 12.7 hectare site at Hengrove Park, off Whitchurch Lane for housing is part of phase one of the Park’s regeneration – the first three elements of which included the City of Bristol Academy, the South Bristol Community Hospital, completed in 2011; and the Hengrove Leisure Centre, which was delivered by Kier Construction in 2012.

Kier Living’s successful bid includes a proposal for 259 homes, ranging from one-bedroom flats to four-bedroom houses, with 30% affordable housing.

Chris King, managing director of Kier Living’s central operations, commented: “Kier has a proud history in delivering regeneration projects in Hengrove Park, having previously worked with Bristol City Council on the successful Hengrove Leisure Centre scheme, and we are delighted to continue this relationship as the developer partner for this priority strategic development opportunity.”

George Ferguson, Mayor of Bristol, said: “This is great news and finally unlocks Bristol’s biggest remaining opportunity for new family homes in the south of the city.

“I’m delighted that we are going to be working in partnership with the private sector to deliver over 250 houses and flats, including 78 much-needed affordable homes.”

The scheme is subject to public consultation and planning consent. Designs for the site will be developed over the next few months with a target of April 2016 to submit the scheme for planning permission.