St. Modwen Homes has been selected by Stroud District Coulncil to develop a new canal side community.

Initial work will start behind the scenes next month on transforming the former industrial site into a new waterside community including 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.


"This is an important and exciting low carbon development for Brimscombe, the Golden Valley and the wider district," said Council Leader Catherine Braun. "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."

St. Modwen Homes will now draw up a detailed planning application for the redevelopment proposals which will include public consultation over the coming months, starting with a public meeting on Wednesday 10 August 2022 between 2.30pm and 8.00pm at Brimscombe Port Mill, Suite 5 West Suite, First Floor.