Around 1,000 new homes could be provided in Ross over the next 15 years, under Herefordshire Council’s Shaping Our Place for 2026 plans.
Options for sites are to the north-east and south of the town, next to the A40.
A roadshow comes to Ross Market Square on Tuesday, February 2, from 10am to 1pm.
Herefordshire Council’s aim is to promote better-paid jobs, more affordable homes, improved transport links and stronger public services.
“The council wants to work with Ross people to create a new land of opportunity, right here in Herefordshire”, said Councillor John Jarvis, cabinet member for the environment and strategic housing.
“As the only sizeable settlement in the county with direct links to the motorway network, Ross is an important gateway for inward investment and tourism.”
The new model farm business park at Ross is also seen as an attraction for high quality knowledge-based and creative industries and high-tech businesses, bringing increased employment prospects.
Ross retail community would be encouraged to revive empty shops in the historic town centre.
Several villages could see development designed to increase affordable housing and sustain essential services, including schools, and new shops, along with rural transport improvements.
“Herefordshire Council needs Ross to share its views now in what will be one of the most important consultations ever to take place in the county”, said Councillor Jarvis.
