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Developer Proposes New Flats for Former Nightclub Site in Swindon
Swindon-based developers Armada Holdings have submitted a new planning proposal to transform the site of a closed nightclub at 32-34 Bridge Street into commercial units and 23 flats. The site, previously known as the Broadwalk bar and club, has been vacant for some time.
The latest proposal builds upon positive feedback from the previous application, which granted Armada Holdings permission to convert the site into a commercial space with five apartments in March 2024. Two months later, they were granted permission to demolish the building and start afresh with 19 flats.
The new proposal includes the addition of an additional storey to the building, with the fifth floor remaining recessed and the sixth floor set back to ensure the additional height is not visible from the street. This design change aims to optimize site capacity in an appropriate manner.
The housing market in Swindon has been experiencing moderate growth, with the average house price rising to around £261,000 as of May 2025, and flats averaging around £156,000. However, the town, like the rest of the UK, is currently facing a climbing housing crisis, with 6,631 families on the housing waiting list in Swindon and 2,036 empty homes in the Swindon Council area in 2022.
The Local Democracy Reporting Service has reported on the latest planning proposal submitted by Armada Holdings. While the specific details on the proposal's impact on local housing supply and affordability are not yet available, additional local planning authority sources or news outlets in Swindon might provide more direct information on this planning application and its community impact.
It's worth noting that this article does not directly relate to the Armada Holdings development at the former Broadwalk bar and club site. The general UK housing market outlook for 2025 suggests a stabilisation with possibly increased buyer activity due to expected stamp duty changes, but no specific mention of new developments in Swindon by Armada Holdings or redevelopment of nightclub sites was found.
As always, we will keep you updated on any developments related to this planning application and the housing market in Swindon. Stay tuned for more updates!
Armada Holdings' new planning proposal for the former nightclub site at 32-34 Bridge Street in Swindon includes investing in 23 flats, with the aim of contributing to the local housing market. Despite the moderate growth in the Swindon housing market, the town is currently faced with a housing crisis, with thousands of families on the waiting list and a significant number of empty homes.
