BSP Consulting is part of the team supporting Clegg Construction as the newly appointed delivery partner for the £18.8 million regeneration of the Stocking Farm estate in Leicester.
Following a competitive tendering exercise, Leicester City Council selected Clegg Construction to deliver the scheme which will see 50 new energy-efficient family council homes built on the 3.34-acre site, along with new community facilities. An additional five existing council maisonettes will also be improved as part of the scheme.
All the new homes will be built to the highest energy performance standards and feature a range of energy efficiency measures, meaning cheaper energy bills for council tenants and significant carbon savings.
The existing locally-listed Stocking Farm farmhouse building – which dates to the 19th century – will also be redeveloped to provide six much-needed supported living apartments. An additional 16 supported living apartments will be created in the grounds.
Major landscaping is planned to provide attractive community outdoor space, with improved footpaths, sustainable drainage and space for wildlife to flourish.
A new road will also be constructed connecting Marwood Road to Packwood Road. Existing pedestrian links between the new homes and shops will also be improved.
Designs will be finalised over the coming months, with construction of the new homes expected to begin by winter 2026 and the first homes expected to be complete by mid-2028.
Christian White, pre-construction director of Clegg Construction Ltd, said: “We are delighted to be working with Leicester City Council to deliver new sustainable homes in the heart of the Stocking Farm estate.
“Utilising modern methods of construction, these new homes will be delivered to exceed benchmark industry targets for embodied carbon, and we will use renewable technologies to deliver sustainable homes which will be fit for future generations and meet the growing demand for new affordable housing.
“We will also work closely with project stakeholders, local community groups and businesses to ensure that we deliver tangible social impact within the local community and surrounding areas.”
BSP Consulting will support Clegg Construction with civil and structural engineering including foundations, structural detailing, levels, drainage and external works.
Beyond delivering high-quality homes, the team is committed to creating lasting social value. Working closely with Leicester City Council, local stakeholders, community groups and businesses throughout the project will maximise opportunities for local people and ensure the regeneration leaves a positive legacy.
Read more about the Stocking Farm scheme, on Leicester City Council’s website, here.
Image: Clegg Construction/Leicester City Council
