Views sought on 'missing piece' of development

Residents are being asked for their views on plans to turn a section of dockland, described by a developer as the "missing piece" in a regeneration scheme, into more than 100 flats.

H2O Urban Partnership described West Quay, which is currently home to several warehouses and a car park, as an "underused and underdeveloped" part of Gloucester Docks.

Proposals for the site, which has Llanthony Road to the south, Severn Road to the west, and the Llanthony Lift Bridge to the east, include a single, six-storey building, comprising 141 one and two-bedroom apartments.

The developer asked residents to share their views via an online questionnaire before 13 July before it submits a planning application.

H2O Urban Partnership said of West Quay: "Gloucester Docks has seen extensive regeneration in recent years, with many historic buildings brought back to life for commercial and residential uses, as well as new build developments.

"However, West Quay has not benefitted from the wider area's regeneration, meaning this missing piece of the docks has been left underused and underdeveloped."

The developer said the building would be owned by a single entity, which would be responsible for letting each apartment out.

The building would be L-shaped with a link to the restored Alexandra Warehouse.

A large indoor cycle store with security and charging for e-bikes has also been included in the plans.

"Subject to achieving planning approval, construction activity could commence in mid-2026 and take just over two years," H2O Urban Partnership said.

"We will work with the appointed contractor to develop a construction management plan which will address matters such as construction working hours, recycling of waste, noise and measures to reduce dust."

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