Relatively large area of brownfield land in a rural environment. The site has an industrial legacy, having been the site of a brickworks for many years. There are a wide range of buildings on site relating to this past use, as well as areas of hardstanding that have been used for open air storage. The brickworks was a significant local employer and remained operational until 2008. In 2011, the site was repurposed as a carpet recycling and storage centre. This business utilised some of the former brickworks structures. The business remained in situ until 2013 when a significant fire broke out and destroyed many of the buildings. Since then, the site has been earmarked for a more comprehensive redevelopment and some remediation work has been undertaken to prepare the site for redevelopment. In 2022, an application for development was permitted for construction of 14 homes (21/00904/FUL). The project also includes construction of 3 holiday lodges (not for permanent residency), and amenity space. Site preparations are now underway and the overall scheme is expected to be completed within the next five years.
Thrunton Brickworks