(Image: An artist’s rendering of the development – showcasing a residential street with parking and new homes)
Curo has announced plans to build up to 280 new homes on land in Street. The development will offer a diverse range of housing options with 30 per cent of the scheme earmarked for affordable housing.
Situated along Somerton Road in the southeast of Street, the site is bordered by residential areas to the north and open green space to the south, creating a blend of natural and urban landscapes. As part of the proposals for the scheme, Curo has committed to enhancing Street’s rich natural environment and will be including a central wetland area as a focal point of the development.
“We’re delighted to announce our upcoming development at Somerton Road in Street. We’ve worked closely with Nine Square Trust and the Council to ensure that this scheme reflects the principles of the outline planning consent,” says Charlotte Cooper, Head of Land at Curo.
“We plan to enhance the biodiversity on site by 10% by developing additional habitats with tree and hedge planting and the creation of wetlands and improved grassland. We look forward to delivering a high-quality, sustainable, legacy scheme with thoughtful design and place-making at its heart."
(Image: An artist’s rendering of the development – showcasing the wetlands in the foreground and the new homes behind)
The scheme will also offer new play areas and boardwalks for families to enjoy, as well as community orchards and allotments for those with green fingers. Homes in Street will be highly sustainable, with air source heat pumps and solar panels for heat and power.
(Pictured: An artist’s rendering of the new homes located next to the urban allotments)
Stuart Smith, Technical Director at Curo, highlights the sustainability and energy efficiency measures integrated into the scheme, noting, "Our new homes in Street will maximise both efficiency and sustainability using the latest technology.”
“As well as creating new community orchards and allotments, we’re targeting a circa 75% reduction in carbon emissions from the homes compared to baseline levels utilising a “fabric first” approach. Complementing this, the homes will feature high-efficiency air source heat pumps for heating and hot water and solar panels to harness renewable energy and keep energy costs down. Additionally, each home will be equipped with electric vehicle charging points.”
Stuart explains what this means for future residents, stating, "Our designs have been thoughtfully planned to meet the very latest standards for housing. We take immense pride in providing these enhanced sustainability features, that will not only contribute to a healthier environment but also deliver tangible benefits for our residents by reducing their energy bills.”
A virtual tour of the development is available below. Click to take a walk through a CGI render of the plans for the site!
Curo acquired the site in Street from Nine Square Trust in November 2023 and is hoping to start construction in 2025. To bring the vision to life, Curo has assembled a talented team of designers and consultants, including David Rhodes Architects, Focus Engineers, Landmark Landscape Architects, and Tyler Grange Ecologists.