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In the heart of Swindon, plans for a new development are underway. Armada Holding has submitted a third set of planning proposals for a site located at 32-34 Bridge Street, which was previously home to the Broadwalk bar and club.
The proposed development aims to transform the site into a mixed-use development, featuring 23 flats and commercial units. The new design incorporates an additional floor to optimise site capacity, with the fifth and sixth floors of the new building being recessed to ensure the additional height is not visible from the street.
This proposal is not Armada Holding's first foray into the Swindon property market. Previously, the company was granted permission to transform the site into a commercial space with five apartments and later to demolish the building and build 19 flats.
The housing crisis in Swindon, like the rest of the UK, continues to escalate. As of the same year, 6,631 families were on the housing waiting list in Swindon. The proposals come at a time when the need for affordable housing is more pressing than ever.
However, the exact connection between this proposal and the local housing crisis cannot be definitively determined from the available sources. The Local Democracy Reporting Service has reported on the new proposals, but searches for information on Armada Holdings' third planning proposal to build flats on the site of a closed night club in Swindon or its relation to the housing crisis in Swindon have yielded no results.
It's worth noting that, as of 2022, there were 2,036 empty homes in the Swindon Council area. This unused housing stock could potentially alleviate some of the pressure on the housing market, but it remains to be seen how this proposal will contribute to the situation.
For those interested in accessing planning application details for Swindon, the Swindon Borough Council's Planning and Regeneration Services department maintains a public register of all planning applications. This resource allows residents and interested parties to stay informed about development plans in their area.
This article does not directly relate to the Scottish housing situation or political transitions.
Armada Holding's proposal to develop a mixed-use building at 32-34 Bridge Street in Swindon, featuring 23 flats and commercial units, may signify an investment opportunity in the local housing-market. The ongoing housing crisis in Swindon, with thousands of families on the waiting list, could potentially benefit from such projects, although the exact connection remains unclear. For those seeking information on planning applications in Swindon, the Swindon Borough Council's Planning and Regeneration Services department maintains a public register.
