Following a rigorous selection process, Stroud District Council has chosen St. Modwen Homes as the developer for an ambitious canal-side community in partnership with the council.
Initial work will start behind the scenes next month on transforming the former industrial site into a new waterside community that will include more than 150 new sustainable homes, 30% of which will be affordable housing. The development will also include public spaces, commercial, retail, leisure, community and business facilities, and the restoration of the canal basin which was infilled after the Second World War.
Council leader Catherine Braun said: “This is an important and exciting low carbon development for Brimscombe, the Golden Valley and the wider district. The developer will be following Building with Nature standards in line with our 2030 strategy for a more sustainable future.”
Ward Councillor Beki Aldam said: “Our vision for an exemplar and sustainable community, integrated with the existing surroundings is really taking shape now and we are looking forward to seeing all the hard work by so many coming to fruition. I look forward to the upcoming public meeting and seeing how the developer will further engage with our community as the project progresses.”
Jeremy Attwater, regional managing director for south at St. Modwen Homes, said: “This is a fantastic project and we are delighted to have been chosen to take this forward. Even as a brownfield site, we see so much potential to create something truly special for the community and the wider district.
“We will retain the heritage buildings and are keen to ensure the new development is sympathetic to its surroundings. We have strong experience in the local and wider area and will be ensuring nearby labour is deployed throughout the development.”
