Student tower block could be built near Temple Meads
Plans for a 22-storey student tower block near Bristol Temple Meads have been submitted.
Under the proposals, a 530-bed development would be built on Albert Road, as part of the St Philip's regeneration scheme.
Developer Cubex is proposing a mixture of studio flats, cluster beds, and commercial space at the "car-free" site.
“This design will set a precedent for future developments," a Cubex spokesperson said.
“Despite being a technically challenging site, our proposal is shovel-ready.
"Our vision is to create a more attractive, healthy, and welcoming environment along Albert Road by improving the street scene and regenerating a brownfield site," a spokesperson from Cubex added.
The development also includes plans for 4,500sq ft (418 sq m) of affordable workspace, and improvements to public open space, with a new wide avenue and green space, Cubex said.
An existing building on the proposed site, which is currently used by a waste management firm, would be demolished, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
Developers said the building would be set back from the River Avon and the plans support the city's flood defence strategy by creating a buffer between the river and development site.
The new flats would accommodate students who will be based at the University of Bristol's Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, which is under construction.
A planning application has now been submitted to Bristol City Council.
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