Our Progress

The Story So Far

For over a century, Filton has been recognised worldwide for aviation and innovation. We’ve dug into the archives to tell the story from when the airfield was first founded in 1910 through to the present day as this historic local landmark is transformed into Brabazon.

Read on to explore the story so far...

CGI rendering of Brabazon Park South with green spaces and 2.5 acre lake

2022

October

Planning permission is granted for Brabazon Park - the largest new urban public park built in the South West for 50 years.

September

The first residents move into The Navigator Building - the first collection of new flats and apartments at The Hangar District.

June

Brabazon wins ‘Place-making’ and ‘Large Residential Development of the Year’ Awards at the Insider South West Property Awards 2022.

April

YTL Developments submits an application to update the Masterplan for Brabazon in order to fully-realise the vision to create the most exciting new city district in the South West.

February

The Navigator Building - the first collection of new flats and apartments at Brabazon - sells out more than 4 months ahead of completion.

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The MetroBus is expected at Brabazon in 2023. The new train station is expected to open in 2024/5. All dates are estimates and may be subject to planning approval. All computer-generated images (CGIs) are indicative only and are not drawn to scale.