TWO pop-up events are due to take place this week over plans to build 5,000 homes by 2050 in a new development across the Sharpness area.
Sharpness Development LLP are running two consultation events at the Five Valley Shopping Centre in Stroud on Friday and Saturday.
It comes as the developer recently launched a consultation over proposals to build a garden village complete with a railway station and four new schools.
If approved, the first phase of proposals would see 2,750 new homes built by 2040 between Berkeley and Sharpness.
According to initial plans, after this, a further 2,250 homes would be built after 2040.
The Stroud pop-ups come after more than 125 people took part in two drop-in events which were held at Sharpness Village Hall last week.
Other plans include building a 10-hectare business park with an innovation hub which would focus on the county’s knowledge and technology economy.
Officials say, if approved, the park would create up to 1,700 full-time and part-time jobs.
Also included are transport plans such as a central mobility hub, ‘demand-responsive’ coaches, upgrades to local roads and improvements to junction 14 of the M5.
Officials say 50 per cent of the proposed development will include green spaces such as wildlife reserves, green corridors and outdoor recreation areas.
The development is being led by GreenSquareAccord and Lioncourt Strategic Land which are planning to submit a planning application to Stroud District Council by the end of 2024.
Laurence Clarke, from GreenSquareAccord, said: “We’ve been encouraged by the conversations so far about Sharpness Vale and are excited to continue the dialogue in Stroud.
“This pop-up shop is an opportunity to share our vision for a sustainable future that combines affordable housing, nature, and local jobs.
Andy Faizey, from Lioncourt Strategic Land, added: “Our goal is to connect with the wider community to showcase how Sharpness Vale will benefit the entire district.”
You can also submit feedback online here - tinyurl.com/yaej2bxc
The pop-up shop will be based at Unit 36 near the King Street entrance from 10am to 2pm on both Friday and Saturday.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here