Plans Lodged for Cheltenham Town Centre redevelopment site

Wavensmere Homes and BBS Capital have submitted a full planning application to Cheltenham Borough Council for the redevelopment of the North Place surface car park, located within the town’s Central Conservation Area.

153 houses and apartments are proposed for Arkle Court, which will sensitively enhance the street scene alongside the Grade II* listed St Margaret’s Terrace.

Designed by architects Glancy Nicholls, Arkle Court reflects the significant opportunity for exemplary placemaking.

The proposals are for the 75 three-bedroom three-storey townhouses, and the four-storey building containing 78 one- and two-bedroom apartments.

Extending to over 3-acres, the plans to redevelop the site include multiple areas of landscaped open space.

Ben Clarke, Technical Director of Wavensmere Homes, said: “Following consultation with local people, stakeholders and the planning department, we are very pleased to have now lodged this significant planning application, which would transform an unattractive blot on Cheltenham’s townscape. Arkle Court is designed to complement the range of quality restaurants and shops at The Brewery Quarter and will continue the renaissance of the St Paul’s area, which features a plethora of fine heritage assets.

“The detailed plans we have put forward include both apartments and townhouses, as we want to offer young professionals, families, and older people, appropriate and attainable new homes that enable them to significantly lower their carbon footprint. The scheme design overcomes the various site complexities, will greatly enhance the street scene along North Place and St Margaret’s Road, and is entirely reflective of the principles of Cheltenham’s Central Conservation Area.

“We look forward to continuing to work with Cheltenham Borough Council’s Officers, Councillors, and wider stakeholders, as this planning application is considered.”