Approval granted for £7m garden centre redevelopment
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The proposed redevelopment of a disused garden centre in Tickenham, Somerset, to create a £7m mixed-use scheme has been granted consent.
North Somerset District Council has now given outline consent for the project, which will comprise 32 two-and three-bed lifetime homes, flexible office space, a small park, water-meadow and woodland play area.
The five-acre brownfield site is owned by Stewart Plant, of Tickenham Court Farm Company, and has been vacant since 2012.
Bristol architects' practice O'Leary Goss, which is behind the visitors' centre at grade I-listed Clevedon Pier, has developed the plans together with CSJ Planning Consultants.
Plant said: "I am delighted to have found a way forward with North Somerset Council. This sensitive redevelopment of these unused and dilapidated glasshouse buildings for much needed-housing and offices will have a positive impact on this green belt location."
O'LearyGoss director Robert O'Leary said: "We've worked hard to ensure these sustainable homes are adaptable for all ages; from small families to 'empty-nesters.' One downstairs room is suitable for use as a bedroom, with doors wide-enough to accommodate wheelchairs.
"There is an office courtyard for local and start-up businesses and a pedestrian friendly-layout arranged around courtyards."
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