Celebrating Groundbreaking at The Oval

By way of celebrating the commencement of the first phase of regeneration at The Oval, Stevenage, a “groundbreaking event” took place on site on 30th January. 

The event was attended by representatives from Bugler Developments alongside, Baroness Taylor of Stevenage OBE, Richard Henry, Leader of the Council, Jackie Hollywell, Cabinet Member for Housing, Lloyd Briscoe, Deputy Mayor of the Council, Sian Carter of Homes England, and several councillors and officers from Stevenage.  

The first phase of the redevelopment masterplan comprises two residential apartment blocks with 91 new homes for affordable independent living, together with a new Church and Community building over three storeys, play areas and a new access road. 

The redevelopment is being supported by £20.5million of funding from Homes England and forms a key part of Stevenage Borough Council’s long-term, council-led housing development programme, which has been delivering high-quality, affordable homes across the town since 2015. 

Andy Bugler, CEO, Bugler Developments said, “We’re proud to be working in partnership with Stevenage Borough Council on the regeneration of The Oval. This is a landmark project that will deliver high-quality homes and meaningful community spaces, while respecting the area’s heritage and creating a place people can be proud to call home. We’re delighted to see work getting underway on this first phase.” 

Councillor Jackie Hollywell, Cabinet Member for Housing, said “The Oval has been an important part of Stevenage for decades and today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. This redevelopment will deliver high-quality, affordable homes alongside welcoming community spaces that bring people together. 

Importantly, it supports our wider housing development programme – helping us meet local housing need, make better use of our housing stock, and deliver homes that work for residents at every stage of life.”