Building works are set to start on affordable new homes, upgraded community buildings and gardens in Swinton town centre, following the launch of a Rotherham Council partnership with Ben Bailey Homes.
Rotherham Council Planning Board have approved the planning application, subject to the signing of a S106 agreement, for the building of:
• 49 new homes on both sides of Charnwood Street
• a newly refurbished library at the former customer service centre building
• Upgraded and improved Civic Hall
• A new public space area between the existing Civic Building and Station Street (with a walkway from Station Street)
The plans also include the demolition of the library off Station Street, which is set to be landscaped, and the refurbishment of the existing Council Customer Service Centre.
Cllr Denise Lelliott, Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy said: “Our partnership work will bring affordable new homes, green spaces and improved community facilities to Swinton Town Centre. It’s out with the old and in with the new.
“We’re modernising and regenerating a large area of Swinton in order to create attractive places for people to live and visit.”
Two, three and four-bedroom homes will be built on the site of the former council offices on Queen Street, the former swimming pool and health centre, and the old Charnwood House care home.
Improved walkways will make it easier to get to the Civic Square public space, the new library and homes – all of which are anticipated to attract more people to Swinton town centre.
Council officers will be presenting proposals for the public spaces and speaking with the local community about them before the expected start of building works this winter.
Jon Bailey, Director at Conroy Brook, said: ‘’We are excited to see the development move ahead, bringing new family homes to the town centre along with the refurbishment of community facilities. Ben Bailey has a long history of building in Swinton and we can’t wait to get started on this new project.’’
The Section 106 Agreement requires the developer to provide:
• A financial contribution of £500 per home towards sustainable travel measures
• A financial contribution of £23,600 for the provision of replacement trees
• A financial contribution of £91,338 towards education provision
• Establishment of a management company to manage and maintain green space
• 12 affordable homes
Further information
People can find out more about the plans and timescales at Swinton Civic Hall, 3pm-6pm, Tuesday 15 November.