Bristol pod homes built to support homeless people

Seven one-bed homes will be added to the site at Stonebridge Park in Bristol

Work is set to start on seven one-bed homes to support homeless people in the Bristol area.

Places for People is adding the small, self-contained living pods to its existing site at Stonebridge Park.

The social enterprise has offered supported accommodation there for 23 years and the seven new pods will mean it has a total of 34 living spaces.

The homes are intended for people who have experienced homelessness, rough sleeping or ill-health.

Places for People said the modular homes allow people to live independently, with their own kitchen, living area, bathroom and bedroom, and are due to completed by October.

As well as a place to live, they also provide support for issues which can lead to homelessness, such as mental health, domestic abuse, financial problems and drugs or alcohol.

'Everything they need'

Rachel Crownshaw, group managing director for communities at Places for People, said: "These new homes will provide people with somewhere to call home, where they can live independently, with their own front door and everything they need inside.

"We have support workers available who can work with those living here and give them support, advice and guidance as they get back on their feet and hopefully into more permanent accommodation.

"Our country is in the teeth of a housing crisis, and we will continue to increase the support and services we provide to ensure we are doing as much as we can."

Bristol City Council approved the expansion despite 53 people objecting to the plans, expressing concerns about anti-social behaviour.

People for Places opened eight modular homes in Derby Street in January.