Developer Vistry has exchanged contracts with Homes England to redevelop the former South Staffordshire College site on Croft Street in Tamworth, creating 123 new homes and a care home with up to 80 beds. The plans include 20 per cent affordable housing.
College relocation paved way for regeneration
South Staffordshire College relocated to a new facility at St Editha’s Square last year, part of a wider regeneration of Tamworth town centre. The move freed up the Croft Street site, which had outline planning consent granted in 2025.
A design and access statement submitted in 2023 highlighted an effective approach to sustainability and biodiversity, with a focus on retaining and enhancing landscape assets.
Developer and agency comments
Dave Bradley, managing director for Vistry North Midlands, said: “This major regeneration scheme will transform a challenging brownfield site into 123 high-quality, well planned mixed tenure new homes alongside a care home of up to 80 beds. We share the Government’s ambition to deliver homes at pace and scale, and by working closely with Homes England and Tamworth Borough Council we can help create a vibrant, sustainable community that meets local housing needs while bringing investment into the town.”
Jo Nugent, executive director – Midlands at Homes England, added: “Homes England acquired the college site at Croft Street, Tamworth to part fund the development of the new college campus in Tamworth town centre as well as provide new homes for local people on the Croft Street site. The relocation of the college acted as a catalyst for a town centre regeneration programme led by Tamworth Borough Council to provide better access and more modern educational facilities for the local community. The Croft Street site is ideally situated in a residential area opposite the mainline station and close to Tamworth Town Centre to deliver sustainable new homes for all ages including care home provision.”
Project details and community impact
The project will transform a brownfield site into a mixed-tenure development, with 123 homes and a care home. The affordable housing component addresses local housing needs, while the care home provides for elderly residents. The site's proximity to Tamworth mainline station and town centre supports sustainable living. Vistry aims to create a vibrant community through careful planning and collaboration with local authorities.
