Developers have provided an update around the Chief Trading Post development in Oldland Common, South Gloucestershire, as work continues on the site. Local residents had previously been left confused and in need of specific details, mostly around whether there will be a new Chief Trading Post garden centre and café, as well as affordable homes and a GP surgery as plans first illustrated.
Speaking with Bristol Live, developers Deeley Freed said that the housing phase of the site has since been sold to Countryside Partnerships, who are delivering the housing for Alliance Homes. They have confirmed that all 50 homes on the site will be 'affordable', as opposed to the 35 per cent figure stated in the outline planning application approved last year.
The developers added that the Chief Trading Post retail shop and café will be delivered by the Chief's owner, which is currently "seeking to amend the design". It is believed that construction is expected to start on the new Chief Trading Post later this year, subject to planning approval.
