Cheapside redevelopment

Stroud District Council has a vision for new homes at Cheapside, Stroud

Creating new energy-efficient homes on brownfield land is a council priority and the latest plans are to develop two sites near Stroud railway station. It is hoped that the development would also bring about much-needed improvements to the railway station.

Working with partners the vision is to create new homes, better access to the railway station, the canal and the town centre. The development would also bring investment to improve the public spaces in and around the station area, creating a better experience for people arriving in the town.

SDC is working with partners including Network Rail, Great Western Railway, London Continental Railways, Stroud Town Council, Gloucestershire County Council, Cotswold Canals Trust and Stroud and District Chamber of Trade and Commerce.

The next stage in the decision-making process is for SDC’s Strategy and Resources Committee to consider the Output Specification (what any developer would be required to build) for land owned by Stroud District Council, on April 3rd. Subject to approval at that committee and once a developer has been selected, a consultation will be launched on their proposals, looking at how the Council’s land will be used.

To comment on the Council’s vision at this stage, please email Stroud.StationQuarter@stroud.gov.uk by March 19, 2025.