Applications submitted for the regeneration of Stevenage Town Centre

Following a lengthy public consultation process in the latter months of 2019, the contractor company Mace Construction Ltd has submitted plans for the regeneration of the Stevenage Town Centre to the local council for planning approval.

These plans to regenerate and revitalise the Stevenage Town Centre, currently going by the administrative name of SG1, will cover an area of approximately 14.5 acres and will create a total of ten new developments within this area for residential purposes, retail and commercial purposes, and for the provision of public services.

Ultimately, these new plans will establish 1,800 new housing units in addition to a new public square, a new park, a new primary school, 3,500sq m of retail and commercial floor space, and a new public services hub which will contain facilities for the provision of NHS health services, a new public library, the voluntary sector, and council services.

The Director of Mace, Kevin Cowin stated: “This is an ambitious and carefully crafted proposal that expresses our confidence in Stevenage town centre. We aim to revitalise the town centre by introducing new homes, vibrant activities, community facilities and inviting public spaces. Our vision is to deliver a thriving, successful and attractive heart to Stevenage which will serve the needs of local people and businesses for decades to come.

“During our consultation on the SG1 masterplan over the summer, one of the key things residents and town centre businesses told us was the importance of creating attractive welcoming public spaces where people can meet and relax. Our planning application responds to what local people have told us.”

Mace is currently managing the delivery of improvements to the existing historic Town Square alongside fellow contractor company Ashe Construction, with said improvements situated on the Northern side of the square and working to provide leisure and business facilities such as restaurants and conference spaces.

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