Homes do look likely to be built, however, as part of a regeneration plan for Glencoyne Square.
A community-led plan to redevelop the centre of Southmead has received the backing of the council and is set to receive £7m in funding.
It will see the area get about 300 new homes, a new community centre for the health centre and public library to move into, and improved public spaces.
300 new homes could be built on Glencoyne Square – photo: Martin Booth
“Southmead really is a special place,” says Helen Godwin, Bristol’s cabinet member for women, families & homes, and one of two Labour councillors in Southmead ward who are both standing for re-election.