Homes that are affordable, imaginative, reflective of Frome’s built heritage, high quality, and empowering self-build options.
A development led by our community, not for profit
- Maximise affordable housing provision
- Diverse and imaginative design, respecting Frome’s character and topography
- Housing that caters to all sectors of Frome’s community
- High-quality and energy-efficient housing
- Options to deliver self-build residential opportunities
- Live Work opportunities
- Co-housing to develop community
Affordable Housing
Frome’s Local Plan has set a minimum of 30% of new dwellings to be affordable units.
Mayday will work with our registered provider and aim to secure further grant funding to move beyond the 30% affordable homes towards our target of 50%.
‘All new residential development should maintain, provide or contribute to a mix of housing tenures, types and sizes to help support the creation of mixed, balanced and inclusive communities.‘
Imaginative Design
The Masterplan provides a mix of dwellings of distinctive character and design. Our design approach references the historic street pattern and roofscapes of central Frome.
Hill Village is sited in the upper area of the site with dramatic views across Frome. Modelled on textile housing on Innox Hill, with communal gardens and balconies. Sightlines and views are preserved with the plan working with, and not against, the natural topography of the site, enhancing pedestrian and cycle path connectivity.
Building Communities
Each distinctive residential zone in the Mayday plan is designed to build communities.
The Hill Village and East Residential Quarter includes shared outside central space.
Self Build
In the East Residential Quarter, it is an aim for Mayday and our partners will guide self-build owners in forming groups that will govern the final design of the exterior of their dwellings.
Owners will have full control over the interior layout and fittings of their home.
Live Work
In both the Central Mixed Use Quarter and Commercial Zone, live-work units are a key part of the sustainable Mayday vision. Providing residents with a more flexible opportunity to start local businesses, in combination with their affordable living arrangements.
Employment space is created in the centre of Frome, whilst reducing commuting travel out of the town.
