Housebuilder announces second phase at historic site

SJ Roberts Homes has announced that work will start next month on phase two of its Allscott Meads development which, for 80 years, was home to a sugar beet factory.

The scheme will see 269 new homes built over the coming three years bringing the total number of homes at the development to 470.

The 64-acre Allscott site, located between Shrewsbury and Telford, stood empty following closure of the factory in 2007 until SJ Roberts began work on the multimillion-pound development in 2020.

Phase one of Allscott Meads has proven popular since the first homes became available to purchase and only eight of the original 201 homes now remain for sale.

Mike Sambrook, MD at SJ Roberts Homes, said: “When developing an entirely new community it is vital to create impact and we’re absolutely doing that at Allscott Meads.  Our homes offer fantastic, market-beating, value per square metre, and an incredibly high entry-level specification that includes downlighters in bathrooms and kitchens, integrated fridge freezers, and rear-garden turfing at all property types amongst many other sought-after features.

“Our commitment to rewilding the site is another factor that has appealed to purchasers.  Once completed, Allscott Meads will boast not only hundreds of new trees, shrubs, and hedgerows, but also a perimeter nature trail that will appeal to residents of all ages, as well as pupils of the new primary school.  A pair of lagoon ponds with shingle beaches, will additionally provide a relaxing space for all residents.”