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AI-assisted firm plans eight-storey block of flats at BridgeSkip to contentBritish Broadcasting CorporationRegisterSign InHomeNewsSportBusinessInnovationCultureArtsTravelEarthAudioVideoLiveHomeNewsIsrael-Gaza WarWar in UkraineUS & CanadaUKUK PoliticsEnglandN. IrelandN. Ireland PoliticsScotlandScotland PoliticsWalesWales PoliticsAfricaAsiaChinaIndiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastIn PicturesBBC InDepthBBC VerifySportBusinessExecutive LoungeTechnology of BusinessFuture of BusinessInnovationTechnologyScience & HealthArtificial IntelligenceAI v the MindCultureFilm & TVMusicArt & DesignStyleBooksEntertainment NewsArtsArts in MotionTravelDestinationsAfricaAntarcticaAsiaAustralia and bài pokerPacificCaribbean & BermudaCentral AmericaEuropeMiddle EastNorth AmericaSouth AmericaWorld’s TableCulture & ExperiencesAdventuresThe SpeciaListTo the Ends of The Earth EarthNatural WondersWeather & ScienceClimate SolutionsSustainable BusinessGreen LivingAudioPodcast CategoriesRadioAudio FAQsVideoLiveLive NewsLive SportHomeNewsSportBusinessInnovationCultureArtsTravelEarthAudioVideoLiveWeatherNewslettersAI-assisted firm plans eight-storey block of flats7 days agoShareSaveJack SilverBBC News, GuernseyShareSaveIsland LandThe firm uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help it identify and create proposals for building on industrial and brownfield sitesA firm is seeking planning approval to build an eight-storey complex of 12 flats in north Guernsey.Island Land says it uses a mixture of artificial intelligence (AI) and planning experience to create "development opportunities" on brownfield and commercial sites, and obtains planning permission and helps landowners sell sites to building firms.One of its first projects is One Bridge Avenue, which would be built on the site of an existing two-storey office building at the Bridge.Co-founder Oliver Brock said the firm worked on a no-win-no-fee basis. Fellow co-founder Simon Bone said planning fees could cost "tens or hundreds of thousands of pounds" increasing the risk for property owners.More news stories for GuernseyListen to the latest news for GuernseyMr Brock, an architect, said he hoped it would allow more landowners to explore developing their sites.The firm said the proposed eight-storey apartment development would fit with the "industrial character" of the area.At 33m (108ft), it would be lower than several other local buildings including the power station chimney, ridge of Vale Castle and the cranes in the harbour, it said.Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to channel.islands@bbc.co.uk.More on this storyRetailers 'elated' by States purchase on Bridge'I love this place but I have nowhere to live'States to buy Leale's Yard site for ￡4.5mHousingPlanning permissionArtificial intelligenceRelated'Wrecking ball' tenancy reform bid defeatedShopping centre revamp plan given go-aheadMan complains of 'unfair' ￡5k empty home chargeMore from the BBC9 hrs agoLarry Ellison briefly tops Elon Musk as world's richest personThe Oracle cofounder's wealth temporarily overtook Musk's fortune, propelled by an AI boom.9 hrs ago2 days agoPlan for homes near proposed sports villageThe bungalows would be built on land close to Hull KR's planned development, the application states.2 days ago2 days agoOmaze home worth ￡6m facing fresh difficultiesThe firm is fighting to avoid parts of the mansion being demolished.2 days ago2 days agoHomes plan for former school damaged by firesThere have been attempts to retain the former Carclaze Infants School building for community use.2 days ago2 days agoNew development a travesty for village, campaigners say2 days agoBritish Broadcasting CorporationHomeNewsSportBusinessInnovationCultureArtsTravelEarthAudioVideoLiveWeatherBBC ShopBritBoxBBC in other languagesFollow BBC on:Terms of UseAbout the BBCPrivacy PolicyCookiesAccessibility HelpContact the BBCAdvertise with usDo not share or sell my infoBBC.com Help & FAQsContent IndexCopyright 2025 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.
