UK: Planning permission for a PBSA development near Bristol Temple Meads station has been granted, despite fears over a risk of flooding at the site.
Bristol City Council has approved the 471-unit scheme despite concerns over a risk of flooding from high tides rising through the River Avon.
The application still needs to be approved by the Environment Agency (EA), which has previously raised concerns about flooding in the area.
Councillors approved plans for the 12-storey building on Avon Street, which will link to the new University of Bristol campus in Temple Quarter.
Officers said the risk of flooding is growing due to climate change and that the design of the building means that the ground floor could flood, but all accommodation would be above the ground floor.
The University of Bristol’s Paul Smith said the apartments would provide “high quality and affordable accommodation”.
“It also helps to keep further pressure off existing homes in the city which we appreciate is a major issue and a priority for the council,” he added.
The university is planning to build a new campus on the site of the old Royal Mail sorting office.
