A cherished Grade II listed mill in Brimscombe is being earmarked for housing.
Ham Mill in Thrupp, Brimscombe was an operational cloth mill for three centuries from 1608 before being occupied by carpet manufacturer Carperts of Worth. The site has remained unoccupied since 1999.
Stonewood Homes and Stroud Corporation NV want to transform Ham Mill to build 58 houses and 47 apartments with 144 parking spaces, 233 cycle spaces and a new pedestrian crossing. A previous application to develop the site was approved in 2017.
The site lies within the Stroud Conservation Area, a linear 13-mile expanse that recognises and protects the collection of early mills and associated industrial heritage assets in the Stroud Valleys. Ham Mill is identified as one of the ‘Landmark Mills’.
Planning documents stated: “We propose to redevelop the currently vacant Ham Mill site in Thrupp for a residential-led regeneration scheme.
“The development would deliver 105 dwellings through conversion of existing buildings and new build, demolition of some existing structures, provision of commercial space, construction of a new pedestrian crossing on London Road and other relevant and associated works.
“The vision for the redevelopment of the Ham Mill site embodies the delicate balance between heritage preservation and the creation of a vibrant, commercially viable and inclusive residential-led mixed use community.
“Located on a historically significant industrial site, the project aims to revitalise the Grade II listed mill building while incorporating modern, accessible design standards, sustainable technologies and thoughtful planning.
“Through a sensitive redevelopment approach, the applicant is committed to honouring the history of the site while meeting the diverse needs of a modern, inclusive society, creating a unique residential destination of the highest quality.
“The applicant has sought to maintain the spirit of the previous design as approved through the planning permission, which had many positive attributes and design details that should be celebrated, in creating an up-to-date and commercially viable proposition for this special place.
“The development at Ham Mill provides an opportunity to bring back into use an historic former industrial site within the Thrupp Valley.
“It will create new high-quality energy efficient, low carbon homes set within a high-quality hard and soft landscape that responds to, and reflects, the historic character of the site.
“Ham Mill will be returned to its former glory with the removal of unsympathetic additions and exterior landscape features associated with its more recent uses. Restoring its place as a key landmark building within the site and valley.
“The development aims to create an environment with a distinctly local and unique sense of place, adding to the rich landscape of the Thrupp Valley.
“The new homes combined with the restoration of the mill will create a new an exemplar residential development with a strong character and sense of place.
“A pedestrian refuge crossing is proposed across London Road (A419) to the south of the proposed exclusive active travel access point to / from London Road (A419).”
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