The proposed Nelson Street development will provide 331 student bedrooms, including a mix of studios, cluster apartments and fully accessible rooms, complemented by active ground-floor spaces and a newly enhanced public realm.
Designed as a car-free scheme, the project aims to strengthen Bristol city centre’s student housing provision while aligning with Bristol City Council’s vision for a more sustainable, walkable and well-connected urban core.
Martin Fenlon, associate projects director at Downing, said: “Our proposals represent an exciting opportunity to transform an underused site into a high-quality, sustainable development that supports Bristol City Council’s ambitions for the Broadmead area.
“We’ve worked hard to design a scheme that enhances the local townscape, improves connectivity, and delivers much-needed student accommodation while fostering wellbeing and biodiversity.”
The development has been designed to respect Bristol’s skyline and key sightlines, incorporating inclusive external spaces, improved landscaping and biodiversity enhancements. The scheme is targeting a BREEAM Excellent sustainability rating.
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