YTL Developments has submitted a planning application for a seven-story mixed-use building, comprising of a ground floor Waitrose and 175,000 sq ft of office space. 

The building is situated at the Brabazon neighbourhood in Bristol, which is being led by YTL Developments.

Designed by AHR Architects, the scheme will be delivered by YTL Construction. It is targeting BREEAM Outstanding and an EPC A.

Plans include a south-west facing rooftop, cycle store and access to a multi-storey car park with capacity for up to 1,650 vehicles.

Once complete, the new urban quarter will comprise of 6,500 homes, 1,500 purpose-built student accommodation units, offices, an urban park and a 20,000-capacity music venue.

Waitrose had confirmed plans to open its first new store in seven years earlier this year, in what was described by the developer as a ‘multi-million pound deal’.

The supermarket chain is expected to open its 30,000 sq ft ground floor store in 2027.

Pictured: CGI of the proposed mixed-use building

John Thompson, chief executive of YTL Construction, said: “We’re excited to start building Brabazon’s grade-A business district.

“We’ve already delivered 350 new homes, with 700 more under construction, restored The Hangar into a new community hub and begun pre-construction work on the YTL Live entertainment complex.

“Now, these offices are a major factor in making Brabazon the most exciting new town in the South West.

“Our teams are proud to be delivering these high-quality premises for incoming businesses, residents and visitors.”

Seb Loyn, planning and development director at YTL Developments, added: “Access to talent is one of the biggest drivers for business success. With our location and the new train station on the way, Brabazon connects businesses to the largest pool of talent in Bristol and the South West.

“Our offices have been designed to inspire people back into the workplace, and with leisure amenities surrounding it, plus quality brands like Waitrose coming forward, Brabazon will be one of the most exciting places to work in the city.” 

Images: AHR Architects

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