Cure has secured planning permission for a large new residential development in Keynsham, located along Bath Road.

The project will deliver 208 homes designed with energy efficiency, community living, and sustainability in mind.

The development will include a mix of 168 houses and 40 flats, with 62 of these homes designated as affordable housing. These will be managed by Curo, with 47 allocated for social rent and 15 available through shared ownership. All homes will be tenure-blind, ensuring no visible distinction between affordable and market-sale properties.

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The development includes both environmental stewardship and recreational opportunities. Key features include:

• Green spaces and community amenities: The site will preserve part of the Green Belt, transforming it into allotments, an orchard, and landscaped areas for residents to enjoy.

• Recreational facilities: Two new sports pitches will be constructed - one dedicated to Two Rivers CofE Primary School and another open for public use. This aligns with Curo’s commitment to supporting young people, including their sponsorship of Keynsham Town FC’s under-13 team.

• Sustainable transport links: Infrastructure upgrades will improve connectivity, including a new signal-controlled junction on Bath Road, enhanced pedestrian and cycle paths along the A4, and a much-anticipated connection to the Bristol-Bath Cycle Path.

The project represents a significant investment in the Keynsham community, not only through the delivery of much-needed housing but also through a £2 million contribution via the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). Of this, £300,000 will directly fund local initiatives in Keynsham.