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Bristol Post
Bristol Post
National
Sarah Turnnidge

Will Montpelier become latest victim of gentrification? Plans for sheds used as squats have residents worried

Plans for new homes in Montpelier have raised fears of increased gentrification in the area among residents.

A planning application for the six flats and one bungalow on Picton Lane was submitted to Bristol City Council on November 12, and will replace single storey sheds which are currently being used as a squat.

Residents living close to the site have raised their concerns about the plans, stating that it constitutes an over development of the area and is further contributing to Montpelier's ongoing 'gentrification'.

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