Vistry plans 2,300 homes at Rugeley site

A large brownfield site on the River Trent will be turned into a mixed-tenure community with schools and parks after remediation.

Vistry to deliver 2,300 homes at Rugeley power station site

Vistry Group has bought the 139-hectare site of the former Rugeley Power Station from Engie. The location beside the River Trent in Staffordshire has already undergone extensive remediation and holds outline planning permission for 2,300 homes.

The development plan includes an all through school, a riverside park and space for commercial uses. Homes will be offered across a mix of tenures, including affordable housing, private rental sector options and open market homes. Chief executive Greg Fitzgerald said the acquisition aligns with the group's strengths in regenerating brownfield land into high quality, mixed-tenure neighborhoods.

The deal shows how brownfield regeneration is being used to expand housing supply without consuming greenfield land. The project also highlights a placemaking approach that ties housing to schools, parks and local services, which can help create a stable community from the start.

Delivery will depend on financing, planning conditions and market conditions. If successful, the project could influence local jobs and property values in Staffordshire and offer a model for similar schemes elsewhere. Watch for potential delays or funding gaps that could slow progress.

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Time will tell how this plan translates into a thriving new neighborhood.