A Cornwall developer behind a scheme to build 130 new homes on the site of former Cornwall Council buildings in Truro is to hold an informal drop-in session about its plans.

Treveth, which is set to regenerate the former Cornwall Council office campus off Treyew Road, is inviting the local community in the city to a ‘Meet Treveth’ event on Tuesday, June 18.

Members of the local community are invited to find out more about Treveth and how the project will benefit Truro at an informal drop-in session taking place from 1.30pm to 6.30pm, at Truro Community Fire Station, Station Road, Truro.

Since its launch in 2019, Treveth has been building new build homes, sustainable communities, and commercial developments in partnership with Cornwall Council to directly benefit people who live and work in Cornwall.

The Treyew Road scheme, funded by Treveth, will see the developer provide much-needed homes for local people.

This will include 1, 2, 3 and 4-bed homes, delivering a range of tenures, including open market rent, affordable rent, and shared ownership for those who live, work or have family connections in the immediate vicinity of Truro.

The Treyew Road regeneration will become the latest scheme to be brought forward by the B Corp accredited Cornish developer.

Falmouth Packet: An aerial view of the site outlined in red with Sainsbury's the white roofed building on the leftAn aerial view of the site outlined in red with Sainsbury's the white roofed building on the left (Image: Treveth)

This follows on from other Treveth schemes in Truro, which include The Railway Tavern on Station Road – a mixed-use scheme which intends to create 40-50 student beds in different accommodation types, and 400sqm of commercial space; currently going through planning – and Pydar Street, for which Treveth is acting as development manager for the proposed transformation of this part of Truro.

Designs for the Treyew Road regeneration scheme are currently evolving and will be shaped by feedback from community events held over the coming months, prior to the submission of a planning application for the site. Emma Rodgers, senior development manager at Treveth, commented: “The site at the former Cornwall Council Office Campus on Treyew Road, covers a total of 2.3ha.

“This will be used to construct up to 130 new homes, split into four phases; the first of which will consist of 50 homes ranging from 1-bed to 4-bed homes. These homes will be prioritised for people with local connections, or those who are working in the local area, discouraging second home ownership.

“The drop-in session is designed as an opportunity to share information, and for locals to meet the team behind the regeneration. We have found that this approach is key to giving us a deeper understanding about local community needs. This helps us to shape future plans and will enable us to take on board views that can be incorporated into the regeneration of the former Cornwall Council Office Campus.”

The informal drop-in will be the first of several community and stakeholder events prior to the submission of the planning application for the Treyew Road site later this year.

Dates for public consultation events about the planning application, where local residents can receive more information and have a say about the regeneration of the area, will be announced later in the year.

Founded by Cornwall Council in 2019, Treveth now manages 135 properties across six developments and 48 units across ten commercial sites.