Hilltop Park

About the development

The site is located on the brownfield land between Chester Road and Presthope Road, Pennywell. 

RE:GEN Group, a North East-based social housing specialist, has been appointed to help deliver 294 high-quality homes, including a mix of 2, 3 and 4-bedroom houses, 2-bedroom bungalows, and apartments.

Most homes will be available for social rent, with additional options through shared ownership, ensuring a range of housing choices for local residents.

Each property will be built to high standards of sustainability and energy efficiency, featuring:

• Air source heat pumps
• Smart meters
• Solar panels
• Full-fill cavity wall insulation
• Electric vehicle charging points

These features are designed to reduce carbon emissions and help lower household energy costs, making sustainable living more accessible.

The development will also include public open spaces, play areas, and visitor parking, creating a welcoming environment for the whole community.

A postcode to use to search the nearby area is SR4 9HB.

The development will have wider social and economic benefits, such as: 

• Providing an affordable home for more than 1,500 people  
• Creating 198 jobs during construction 
• Generating approximately £66.8 million economic output during construction  
• Creating an additional council tax income of £588,997 

Development timeline

• Consultation closed on Thursday 1 August 2024. We have worked to incorporate consultation feedback into the formal submission
• January 2025 – Submission of detailed planning application
• April 2025 – Determination of planning application
• September 2025 – Phase 2B start on site 
• June 2026 - Phase 2A start on site 
• Summer 2027 - First homes completed 

Development site plan

Development CGIs

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