Plans to develop a “landmark” office building at the entrance of the new Brabazon site have been submitted.
Located next to the new train station, which is now under construction, YTL Development’s “grade A” eight-storey office block would be the first permanent commercial space at Brabazon.
Designers AHR Architects have been appointed to the 123,330 square foot project.
The new offices will meet modern sustainability standards and be in an accessible location for commuters, developers say.
Seb Loyn, planning and development director at YTL Developments said: “At a time when central Bristol is struggling to meet demand for top-quality commercial space, now city centre occupiers have a genuine and sustainable alternative.
“Brabazon will offer all the advantages of the city centre and amazing road access to the M4 and M5, but none of the compromises of traditional uninspiring, car-dependent business parks.
“The first new grade A office space at Brabazon is a landmark moment for the new neighbourhood.”
The new train station will connect to Bristol Temple Meads in less than 15 minutes, providing easy access to the Ministry of Defence at Filton Abbey Wood and to Bristol University’s new Temple Quarter Campus.
In addition, the thousands of staff working at engineering, aviation and technology companies like Airbus, GKN and Rolls-Royce, will now be able to take the train to work from Lawrence Hill, Stapleton Road and Ashley Down.
Besides connectivity, on the ground floor of the office block will be a retail dining space, spilling out onto the public square that will be the gateway to the new neighbourhood.
There will be 107 cycle spaces and shower facilities to encourage staff to walk, run or cycle to work.
Up to 800 people are expected to work in the building when it is fully occupied.
Subject to planning approval, construction would be undertaken by the YTL Group’s in-house contracting firm – YTL Construction UK – and is expected to complete in early 2028.
The new commercial buildings are part of YTL Developments’s approved masterplan for Brabazon, which includes over 6,500 new homes, 2,000 beds of student accommodation, and 86 acres of public squares, parks and playing fields. The 3.7m square feet of commercial space will support up to 30,000 jobs, while over £100 million is being invested in sustainable transport infrastructure.
Adam Spall, Regional Director at AHR Architects said: “This new first office building at Brabazon makes a bold statement.
“Offering cutting edge amenities, rail connectivity and an inspiring workplace environment, the new building will provide businesses with everything they need to attract the next generation of talent to Bristol.”