Low carbon homes to be built above Bristol car park

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An affordable housing project will see 11 one- and two-bedroom 'pods' built using modular technology above the Chalks Road car park in Bristol

A scheme to build 11 low-carbon, affordable homes above a car park has been granted planning permission by Bristol City Council. The project was proposed by housing developer ZED Pods, which specialises...

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