Second phase unveiled at Rugeley Power Station

Persimmon and Vistry have submitted plans for the next stages of redevelopment at the former Staffordshire electricity plant, set to include 266 homes.

The former coal-fired Rugeley B power plant closed down for decommissioning and demolition in 2016, with the plant’s four huge cooling towers eventually demolished five years later.

Plans for a full redevelopment of the site were granted in April 2021, with the wider scheme including 2,300 homes and 12-acres of employment land.

Details proposals for a 547-home first phase were granted in April this year, and a further 266 homes are now on the drawing board for the next phase of the scheme, known as The Coalyards.

Persimmon Homes would deliver 175 of houses and Vistry the remaining 91, across a mixture of tenures.

The plans also feature a 66-bedroom care home, landscaped public spaces and improved walking and cycling routes to encourage active travel through the wider development and into the neighbouring community.

Plans have been submitted for ‘The Coalyards’, the second phase of the former Rugeley Power Station Redevelopment. Credit: Persimmon

Joe Turner, managing director at Persimmon Homes West Midlands, said: “Submitting these plans represents an important milestone in the regeneration of this area. This development is breathing new life into one of the Midlands’ most significant brownfield redevelopment projects.

“We want to create a high-quality new community that delivers much-needed homes for local residents, whilst also providing significant investment to support the wider area.”

Phil McHugh, Executive Chair, Yorkshire, North Midlands and West Division at Vistry, said: “We’re excited to be working with Persimmon on this phase of Rugeley Power Station. With infrastructure work underway, momentum is building across this important regeneration scheme. These plans mark another step towards delivering much-needed homes and facilities for local people.

“Alongside our 91 mixed-tenure homes in The Coalyards, Vistry will deliver the 66-bedroom care home, helping to meet local need while contributing to the creation of a well-connected and sustainable new neighbourhood. The transformation of a complex former industrial site of this scale takes long-term commitment and partnership working, and we are proud to be playing a leading role in bringing this important brownfield site back into use.”