Scheme for 226 homes in Cheltenham gets green light from council

Swindon Farm

A scheme to build 226 new homes has been approved by Cheltenham Borough Council.

The development at Swindon Farm is being delivered by housebuilder Persimmon Homes.

The scheme is  the first phase of the North West Cheltenham Strategic Allocation, drawn up by the Joint Core Strategy of Tewkesbury, Cheltenham and Gloucester councils.

Bloor Homes and Persimmon Homes are working together to deliver the wider allocation later this year.

A third of the development at Swindon Farm will include affordable homes which will be transferred to an affordable housing provider for rent and shared ownership.

Approximately £7m will be paid for infrastructure projects which will include highways, public transport, education, libraries and public open space contributions.

A spokesperson for Persimmon said: “We’re delighted to have received approval for our development at Swindon Farm and we want to thank Cheltenham Borough Council for their support.

“Not only will the development delivery 209 quality new homes, it will also create local jobs and apprenticeships as part of the construction, and generate a significant investment in the local economy.”

The spokesperson added: “Crucially, our development at Swindon Farm will be a sustainable, no gas community – with air source heat pumps and solar panels being provided on all homes to ensure our community is delivered with consideration for the environment as the utmost priority.”

 

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