EditorFormer Sancta Maria Hospital to be demolished under new plans for 42 affordable flats in Uplands
The proposals come from Beacon Cymru, the housing association formerly known as Coastal Housing, which wants to build 42 affordable homes on the site between Richmond Road and Ffynone Road.
Earlier plans to keep original buildings dropped
The site, which has been empty since the hospital moved to SA1 in 2021, includes two 19th-century villas that were later converted into a nursing home. Earlier design options explored keeping and converting the original buildings, but Beacon Cymru says those plans were dropped due to cost and layout issues.
Instead, the latest scheme would see all existing buildings demolished and replaced with five new blocks. The flats would be a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units, all for affordable rent.
Conservation area, steep site among key challenges
The site sits within the Ffynone & Uplands Conservation Area, and the design team says the new buildings will reflect the area’s character. The blocks are described as “pavilions in a landscape”, with features inspired by the original villas.
The plans also include new landscaping, sustainable drainage, and car parking. The site’s steep slope and proximity to listed buildings have shaped the layout and access points.
Public drop-in event on 16 October
A formal Pre-Application Consultation (PAC) is now open, run by Asbri Planning on behalf of Beacon Cymru. Residents have until 5 November to submit comments.
A public drop-in event will be held at St James Church Hall, Walter Road, Uplands on Wednesday 16 October from 4pm to 7pm. Full plans and consultation details are available on the Asbri Planning website.
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