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In the heart of Swindon, a new development proposal has been submitted by Armada Holdings for the site at 32-34 Bridge Street, formerly home to the Broadwalk bar and club. The Local Democracy Reporting Service has been reporting on the latest planning proposals for this site.
The proposal, similar to the one approved in May 2024 for 19 flats, aims to adhere to positive feedback from the previous application while adding an extra floor to optimize site capacity. The addition will see the creation of 23 flats and, according to unconfirmed reports, commercial units.
The design of the proposed development seeks to address the escalating housing crisis in Swindon, where 6,631 families were on the housing waiting list in 2022. The fifth floor of the building will be recessed, and the sixth floor will be set back to ensure the additional height is not visible from the street.
Despite the housing shortage, the proposal does not address the issue of high turnover rates in the housing market. Furthermore, it does not provide a specific timeline for the construction of the new development.
It's worth noting that Armada Holdings previously received permission in March 2024 to transform the site into a commercial space with five apartments. The latest proposal adds an additional storey to the building.
The proposal does not mention any changes to the commercial units that were included in previous proposals. The Local Democracy Reporting Service has reported on the latest planning proposal submitted by Armada Holdings, but further updates regarding the development's status are not currently available.
In 2022, there were 2,036 empty homes in the Swindon Council area, contributing to the housing crisis. The design of the proposed development at 32-34 Bridge Street aims to address the housing shortage in an appropriate manner.
As the development progresses, we will keep you updated on any new information regarding the number of flats, commercial units, or updates involving the Local Democracy Reporting Service. For the latest planning application updates, you may want to check the Swindon Borough Council planning portal or local news outlets.
The proposal submitted by Armada Holdings for the 32-34 Bridge Street site aims to address the housing shortage in Swindon while creating 23 new flats and allegedly commercial units, as reported in the latest planning proposal. However, the proposal does not offer a solution for the high turnover rates in the housing market or a specific timeline for the development's construction. In addition, the Local Democracy Reporting Service has mentioned that the proposal does not indicate any changes in the commercial units from previous proposals and there are currently 2,036 empty homes in the Swindon Council area, further contributing to the housing crisis.
