Plans in for sustainable housing scheme on brownfield site

Plans have been submitted by Gloucester-based Newland Homes for the redevelopment of an industrial estate into zero and low carbon homes.Subject to approval from Stroud District Council, the scheme is lined up for seven-acres of the brownfield Daniels Industrial Estate.One-hundred-and-eleven properties are proposed in total, encompassing 88 two and three bedroom terraced, semi-detached and detached homes and 23 one and two bed apartments. Many of the properties also benefit from study space in response to the increasing shift towards home working brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.The new homes will be equipped with technology to lower carbon emissions. Air source heat pumps will heat homes in lieu of gas boilers and properties will have solar panels to generate electricity. Buildings have been orientated to maximise solar gain and constructed with high levels of insulation while wiring provision for electric car charging points is provided.In early 2018, the site was granted permission for demolition and redevelopment for a supermarket, a Costa Coffee restaurant and drive-thru, and 50 houses, but the plans did not proceed.The proposed homes feature with architectural references which pay heed to the industrial and metal fabricating history of the site.The Fern House Offices, Gate House and the B&Q store will be retained on site, with their associated employment. The existing site entrance from Dudbridge Road will be retained as part of the redevelopment and a second entrance point for cars will be created on Bath Road. Biodiversity protection is also a key element of Newland Homes’ proposals. Two new landscaped spaces will be created for recreational use while trees and landscaping will be added around the perimeter of the siteNewland Homes is starting construction on its first zero carbon housing scheme in North Somerset this month.It is anticipated that, subject to approval from Stroud District Council, work could start on the Daniels Industrial Estate project in summer 2022.