Plans to transform a key site in Trowbridge town centre may proceed after outline planning permission was granted.

The plans for the former Bowyer’s site, which has been vacant since 2008, include:

• A new gateway development, providing 255 new homes.
• A new cultural quarter made up of micro businesses, food and drink, art and independent retail.
• A new ‘public amenity and ecology’ space alongside the riverside.
• Cycle and pedestrian links from the station to the town centre

Jonathan Dean from Innox Mills Ltd said: “We are over the moon with yesterday’s decision, it marks a massive step forward for Trowbridge towards the end of a site that has been an eyesore and millstone for the town for the last 14 years.

“We’d like to thank Stuart Palmen, Trowbridge Town Council, Nick Botterill, Wiltshire Council and all those who have been involved in the process, for all they’ve done to help bring this forward.

“There remains lots to do but you should start to see movement very soon with the announcement of our development partner and affordable housing provider in the next few weeks. The opening of the ‘Bowyer’s Studios’ on Stallard Street in January, which will become a home for artists, artisans and creative entrepreneurs will also see the opening of the footpath across the site to from the train station towards Wicker Hill. This path way will also be utilised by Wiltshire College art students who will be exampling their talents on the hoarding.

“We will provide further details once this news has settled in. Thank you, Trowbridge!”

Details in Agenda of Strategic Planning Committee Nov 29.

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