Bristol’s historic Hangar 16U green-lit for community hub conversion
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A historic Grade II listed hangar in North Bristol is set to become a hub for the local community after a planning application was approved by South Gloucestershire Council.
Constructed in 1917 and once home to WWII-era aircraft including the iconic Hawker Hurricane, Hangar 16U now sits between The Hangar District, the first phase of a residential project at Brabazon, and the 15-acre Brabazon Park.
The proposals will see the development of a café, a library, study spaces, a large hall, activity rooms, and a wellness centre. Work is due to begin before the end of 2024.
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YTL Developments, who put forward the proposals, say the Hangar 16U development will become the “beating heart of the new community” at Brabazon.
To the development’s east will sit a public square with room for pop-up stalls and public events, while Brabazon Park will be located to its west.
Earlier in April, YTL Developments also launched a multi-year partnership with Southern Brooks to fund community development work across North Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
Sebastian Loyn, planning and development director at YTL Developments said: “Hangar 16U has an incredible history and we can’t wait to bring this building into public use.
“As an early aircraft hangar in a pioneering era of aviation, it was at the centre of community life in North Bristol. The restoration work will transform it into a new local, social hub at the heart of the community once again.”