Major milestone for delivery of Stevenage Station Gateway announced
13.01.26 3 min read
An agreement has been signed to drive forward the development of Stevenage Station Gateway.
Station Gateway is the latest element in the wider Stevenage town centre transformation. With an estimated value in the region of £1bn, the scheme will deliver at least 1,000 new homes, improved station facilities, and approximately 50,000 sqm of other development, including new public amenities and community spaces, set along a landscaped street that connects the town centre to the new station facilities and the Leisure Park beyond.
Stevenage Borough Council, with support from the Stevenage Development Board, has signed the development agreement with Muse supported by ECF, a partnership between Muse, Homes England and L&G. The project was procured by Pagabo via the use of the Developer Led Framework which it manages on behalf of contracting authority Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust.
Councillor Richard Henry, Leader of Stevenage Borough Council, said:
“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:
“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 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.”
Jonathan Parker, Development Director at Pagabo, said:
“Our role has been to provide a compliant, efficient and transparent route to market that gives confidence to all parties and accelerates delivery. This agreement demonstrates how effective procurement can unlock ambitious community led regeneration projects and help turn long-term visions for places like Stevenage into reality.”
Adrian Hawkins OBE, Chair of Stevenage Development Board, said:
“We are delighted that it has now progressed to the next stage and welcome this investment from the private sector. This deal builds upon the initial support provided by the Stevenage Development Board, and we look forward to continuing to support this partnership as SBC and ECF work together to deliver this important scheme to make Stevenage Even Better.”
In the development of the station multi-storey car park, the area has already benefited from £6 million of investment through national government’s Towns Fund, secured by the Stevenage Development Board. ECF’s involvement will facilitate the wider development and investment around and including the rail station.
The next step for the project is the creation of a detailed masterplan, building upon the vision already outlined. SBC and ECF are committed to working with the community and ensuring that their feedback has a meaningful impact on the plans.
Consultation on the detailed masterplan will continue the next chapter in first half of 2026. There will be lots of ways to get involved, including online surveys, community drop-in events, stakeholder meetings, and opportunities to provide written feedback. Details will be widely publicised to make participation as easy as possible.
Subject to securing the necessary grant funding from government, the ambition is for construction to begin in 2028, with the first homes completed in 2030.
More details about the wider Stevenage regeneration programme can be found: Home – Stevenage Even Better.