Work starts on modular homes scheme in Bristol

Legal & General Modular Homes has announced work has started on a major scheme in Lockleaze, Bristol.

The scheme, which has been developed in conjunction with Bristol City Council, is set to deliver 185 new homes, comprising two- to four- bedroom houses along with one- and two-bedroom apartments developed on land at Bonnington Walk.

Show homes are scheduled to be onsite and available to look around as early as this summer.

Half of the homes will be delivered as affordable housing and it is intended that these become part of Bristol City Council’s affordable housing stock.

Once the land is prepared and ready for the modular homes, the homes can be assembled onsite within eight weeks.

Work has already started on site clearance. This will be followed by the formation of the new access roads to the site and the construction of roads and sewers, with the first modules to be delivered arriving in summer.

‘Acquiring and beginning construction on Lockleaze is an exciting milestone for the business as we see our modular homes becoming part of communities across the UK,’ said chief executive Rosie Toogood.

‘The modular construction sector is transforming the way homes are built and addressing the housing shortage. This forms part of our purpose of investing society’s capital for society’s benefit. The housing crisis is a human crisis and only more important as part of the UK’s post-pandemic recovery, and as people become more aware of the link between their health and wellbeing, and their homes and supporting communities.’

As well as providing much-needed homes, the proposed development at Bonnington Walk will see improvements made to adjoining areas of the site as part of a long-term plan for investing in Lockleaze.

This includes new allotment patches and accessible green open space will be introduced to complement the existing community orchard, a new local community hub will be built, and walking, cycling and road improvements will be made.

With the importance of quality housing and more green space having been emphasised over successive lockdowns, modular construction is offering an impactful solution, meet government’s objective to build more affordable, carbon-friendly housing.