St James House, Bristol
| St James House | |
|---|---|
 The Building in 2026 | |
General information | |
| Status | Under construction |
| Type | Purpose-built student accommodation |
| Location | The Bearpit, Bristol, England |
Construction started | 2026 |
Estimated completion | 2028 |
| Height | |
| Height | 108 m (354 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 28 |
St James House is a high-rise student accommodation building under construction at St James Barton in Bristol, England. It forms part of a wider development also comprising an 18-storey co-living building. The development is being built on the site of the former Premier Inn at Haymarket, located in The Bearpit, Bristol.
The 28-storey tower is designed to contain 442 student bedrooms and is expected to become the tallest building in Bristol, surpassing the 26-storey Castle Park View. The building was designed by Hodder + Partners and is being developed by Olympian Homes, and is planned to be completed in 2028.[1]
History
The site was formerly occupied by the Premier Inn Bristol City Centre, which was originally constructed as an office building. Plans to redevelop the site with two residential towers were submitted to Bristol City Council in 2023. The proposals attracted opposition from conservation groups, particularly because of the height of the proposed tower and its proximity to St James' Priory, Bristol. Bristol City Council granted planning permission in 2024.[2]
The former hotel was demolished between 2024 and 2025. Construction of St James House began in 2026 following approval.[3]
Architecture
Once completed, St James House will be 28 storeys tall and will function primarily as purpose-built student accommodation. The wider development will include several communal facilities, landscaped public space and pedestrian connections around Haymarket. The tower is expected to reach approximately 102 metres (335 ft), making it taller than Castle Park View, which stands at 86.6 metres (284 ft). The building is expected to be completed in 2028.[4]
References
- ↑ "Olympian submits planning to Bristol City Council for two tower student accommodation and co-living site". Olympian Homes. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
- ↑ "Planning Approved for Bristol". Olympian Homes. 20 March 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
- ↑ "Green light given to build Bristol's tallest building". Bristol24-7. 4 February 2026. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
- ↑ "St James House, Bristol project". Hodder + Partners. Retrieved 7 August 2026.