An agreement has been finalised to push ahead with the Stevenage Station Gateway project, forming a key part of the broader transformation of Stevenage town centre. The scheme is valued at around £1bn.
It will deliver a minimum of 1,000 new homes, upgraded station facilities and about 50,000 sqm of additional development, including new public amenities and community spaces. These will be set along a landscaped street linking the town centre to the enhanced station and the Leisure Park.
Stevenage Borough Council, supported by the Stevenage Development Board, has entered into a development agreement with Muse Place, backed by ECF — a partnership between Muse, Homes England and L&G. The appointment was made by Pagabo through its Developer Led Framework, which it manages on behalf of the contracting authority Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust.
Councillor Richard Henry, Leader of Stevenage Borough Council, said: “Ahead of this year’s 80th anniversary of Stevenage becoming designated as the UK’s first New Town, this deal marks an important milestone in the next chapter of the town centre’s regeneration. Delivered in partnership with ECF, Station Gateway will reflect what our town needs and deserves and will bring with it new homes, workspaces and jobs for our local communities.”
Sir Michael Lyons, Chair at ECF, said: “Stevenage Borough Council has an ambitious vision for Stevenage and the signing of this agreement helps to move this one step closer to reality. We are pleased to take our commitment to the project further, unlocking this unique opportunity to create growth and community value in this fantastic location.”
Chris Scott, Development Director at Muse, said: “We are excited to have formalised our partnership with Stevenage Borough Council for Station Gateway, and look forward to collaborating with the people and businesses of Stevenage as we move into the next phase of masterplanning. We believe successful regeneration is rooted in understanding and responding to the aspirations of the community, and our aim is to shape a detailed vision for Station Gateway that truly reflects the town’s priorities, while also recognising Stevenage’s national and international strategic importance.”
The station multi-storey car park area has already seen £6m invested from the government’s Towns Fund, secured by the Stevenage Development Board. ECF’s role will enable wider development and investment in and around the rail station.
The next phase is to prepare a detailed masterplan, building on the established vision. Stevenage Borough Council and ECF say they will work closely with residents, ensuring community feedback meaningfully shapes the proposals.
Consultation on the detailed masterplan is planned for the first half of 2026, with a range of ways to take part — including online surveys, community drop-ins, stakeholder meetings and written submissions. Further details will be widely publicised to make it easy to participate.
Subject to securing the necessary government grant funding, the aim is to start construction in 2028, with the first homes completed in 2030.
Image: Stevenage Council
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