Union Yard

Union Yard development progress

Building work started in mid-November 2021, with a target completion date of summer 2024.

January 2023 update

We have now completed the superstructure for the whole development.

We have fitted all the windows in one block and work is well under way on the external façade of the building.

In two of the other blocks, we are working on the interior, with most of the underfloor heating and ductwork now completed.

You can follow the building progress on our time-lapse camera.

Video by Councillor David Clifford, leader of the council

Councillor David Clifford, leader of Rushmoor Borough Council, gives an the update on the progress of Union Yard as he takes us on a tour of the redevelopment site (August 2022).

Demolition of Union Street site

You can watch a time-lapse video of the demolition of the Union Street site. Please be aware this video contains flickering images.

About Union Yard

Union Yard is a council regeneration scheme that will see the comprehensive redevelopment of a key area of Aldershot town centre and will create a new, revitalised and vibrant space.

It will provide flexible retail, new homes and public space in the heart of the town centre, as well as accommodation for students. Among the features will be a makers' yard, with new public square and creative space for small and independent businesses.

We will keep ownership of the student accommodation and commercial units.

Our Development Management Committee gave planning permission in June 2020 to the Rushmoor Development Partnership for the demolition of the existing buildings and the construction of 100 new homes, 128 student units and flexible retail/commercial/business/community space, together with improved public space and car and cycle parking.

In July 2021, our Cabinet formally agreed to proceed with the redevelopment and recommended that the budget be put in place to allow the scheme to press ahead. A full meeting of the council approved the Cabinet's recommendations.

Demolition of the site started in February 2021 and was completed in November 2021.

External funding for regeneration

We were successful in securing £5 million of government grant funding from the Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF) and £1.2m from the Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership to help with development costs.