What could be the largest commercial scheme in the UK being led by a housing association is being developed by Curo in Bath.

The social housing and support organisation plans 700 new homes, and the regeneration of up to 400 existing homes, creating up to 1,100 new homes, retail and community facilities across over 60 acres on the southern slopes of Bath.

Victor da Cunha, Chief Executive of Curo, said: "Curo seized this once-in-a-generation opportunity to develop much-needed new homes and regenerate an area of Bath that has, historically, suffered from under-investment.

"This development allows us to create new revenue streams to cross-subsidise our core purpose, the provision of affordable homes for local families. We now have the skills, the capacity and the vision to deliver this ambitious landmark scheme."

The development will offer a range of high-quality homes for sale on the open market as well as a 35% affordable housing provision.
Curo is currently working with masterplanning architects HTA Design and members of the local community to develop plans for the scheme and intends to build the first new homes in 2016.