Charles Church given green light for 119 homes in north Bristol

Charles Church, the sister brand of Persimmon Homes, has secured planning permission from South Gloucestershire Council to build 119 new homes in north Bristol.

The development at Beaufort Park will feature a range of two- to five-bedroom houses, all of which will be fitted with solar panels and capacity for EV charging points.

Plans also feature playgrounds and an allotment, as well as hedgerow and tree retention and planting, bird and bat boxes, log piles, wildlife ponds and dormouse-friendly planting.

Persimmon Homes says the development will contribute over £2 million for local education, community, transport and highways infrastructure, with additional land provision for a potential primary school and nursery.

31 homes will be dedicated for a housing association, and will include affordable and social rent, shared ownership, and two extra care units, suitable for residents in wheelchairs.

Paul Moody, MD of Persimmon Homes Severn Valley, said: “We’re very pleased to have secured permission for our Charles Church phase at Fishpool Hill, furthering our commitment to delivering for housing need in the Bristol area.

“With financial contributions towards community, transport, and highways infrastructure in addition to ecological enhancements, properties for a housing association partner, and sustainability features, we have a scheme that will leave a positive and lasting legacy.

“We look forward to getting started on construction and thank South Gloucestershire Council for working with us to bring high-quality and affordable homes to the local area.”

In December, Persimmon Severn Valley presented a donation to Bristol Children’s Charity at its Beaufort Park site as part of its Community Champions initiative.

The initiative sees over £700,000 donated across Britain to good causes and much-valued organisations every year.

Three and four-bed homes are currently available at Beaufort Park from £389,995.