Plans have been put forward to build 200 new sustainable homes in south Bristol.

Skanska and IKEA developer, BoKlok UK is delivering the scheme as part of the five-year Bristol Housing Festival which is trialling innovative offsite housing solutions across the city.

Bristol City Council is partnering with the developer on the project, which will see 140 of the homes available for market sale under the BoKlok brand. The remaining homes will be for social rent and shared ownership.

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Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, said: "At the festival's launch a year ago, we said we would invite ideas from all over the world and be imaginative in solving the city’s housing emergency. This is exactly what BoKlok will bring with these exciting plans. We are also exploring how Bristol City Council might acquire a number of these new homes as part of our commitment to providing more social housing."

Jonas Spangenberg, CEO of BoKlok, added: "When we entered the UK market we pinpointed Bristol as a key city, and now we are excited to move ahead with the plans for Airport Road. We are here to stay for the long-term, making it possible for more people with average incomes to realise their dream of owning their home."

Subject to planning permission, construction is expected to start in autumn 2020.

(CM/MH)