Major residential scheme for next phase of Brymbo Park

Gleeson plans to build 200 new homes at the former steelworks site near Wrexham

A preferred housebuilder for the next phase of development at the former British Steelworks site at Brymbo near Wrexham has been confirmed.

Brymbo Developments Ltd (BDL) – a subsidiary of private development company Parkhill Group – has selected MJ Gleeson for a major residential scheme at one of North Wales’s largest regeneration sites, Brymbo Park.

Gleeson is set to acquire a 6.487 hectares (16.03 acres) plot with outline planning permission for 200 new homes. The value of the land deal has not been disclosed.

The residential development site forms part of the wider regeneration of the 560-acre former steelworks, which closed in 1990.

BDL recently secured an agreement for a 5,000 sq ft Sainsbury’s convenience store, with a further 4,500 sq ft of retail space currently being marketed. As part of its commitment to delivering essential new community facilities, the developer has also recently completed the transfer of land to Wrexham Council to accommodate a new local primary school, with work scheduled to commence in early 2027.

James Cannon, head of property at Parkhill Group, said: “Gleeson is a well-respected developer and a good fit for this site. We are confident that they will deliver fit-for-purpose new homes for the local community, which will provide a further catalyst for this major regional regeneration project. We look forward to working alongside them to deliver the next phase of this transformative project.”

Gareth Owen, land director at Gleeson, added: “We are delighted to be selected as the preferred bidder for the next phase at Brymbo Park, a site of significant scale and importance to the region. This acquisition presents an exciting opportunity for Gleeson to deliver high-quality homes that meet local demand, while contributing to the wider regeneration of this historic site.”

The wider masterplan also includes a visitor attraction celebrating the site’s heritage, which recently secured a £10m funding deal from the National Lottery, Wrexham Borough Council, CADW and National Resources Wales. It is scheduled to open this summer.

The remaining retail space at Brymbo Park is being marketed by BA Commercial. Moreover, the site’s 6.46 acre plot C for up to 84 new homes will be marketed shortly.