The Steadings will complement and expand the existing provision in Cirencester providing new facilities for all residents and visitors to the local area.
The masterplan seeks to consolidate a range of activities and services within the neighbourhood centre at the heart of The Steadings, including retail and other services, a GP surgery, a multi-purpose community hall, café and restaurants, and bus stops. The facilities will also be close to the new primary school, with the new sports, health and fitness facilities a short distance to the south.
The square itself, at the neighbourhood centre, would provide opportunities for occasional events or celebrations, furthering its role as a point of community focus and interaction.
The village centre, within phase 2, will have commercial units which could accommodate a café, restaurant or shops. Each of the three employment areas can also help support local amenities.