Stroud Council has granted permission for a mix-use scheme, including 600 new homes (30% of which will be available as affordable housing) to be constructed at the former Lister Petter headquarters in Gloucestershire, subject to planning agreements.

The former industrial area will also have a business park, offices and on-site community facilities constructed on the site.

Chris Foley, South West RDA head of operations for Gloucestershire said: "Great attention is being paid to creating a high quality scheme that complements the existing landscape.

“A key feature on the site will be the River Cam which, once opened up, will run the length of the site creating a striking riverside environment offering public open spaces for community and recreational use."