93 new affordable homes for Ledbury
Work is nearing completion on the final phase of a 93-home affordable housing development in Ledbury, Herefordshire.
The last few properties are due to be completed later this spring and many residents have already settled into their new homes.
The 100% affordable development provides much-need new homes for the area and is a mix of one- two- and three-bedroom homes for affordable rent, with other rent to buy and shared ownership options also available.
As well as semi-detached and terraced homes, the development includes 2 two-bedroom bungalows for residents on the council’s accessible homes register.
A ‘green corridor’ with a footpath and cycle way will run through the centre of the scheme, maintaining an existing public right of way and connecting the scheme to the surrounding community. There will also be a central open public space for families to meet and relax.
The development at Ledbury marks the first time Connexus has taken on the role of main contractor, after the original contractor went into administration. Connexus took the project management of the development in-house, retaining as many of the original sub-contractors as possible, and directly re-employing two of the contractors' former employees to help get the development over the line.
Amanda Knowles, head of development at Connexus, said: “This is one of the biggest developments in recent years for Connexus. We’re thrilled with the end result, but it has been challenging with the impact of the pandemic, the loss of our principal contractor part way through development, and ever-increasing costs for materials and labour.
“However, there is a great need for new affordable homes in Ledbury and surrounding areas, and we were determined to see this through and create a 100% affordable scheme which will help local families get the home they need.”
The development received nearly £3m in grant funding from Homes England.
“We want to thank the local community for their support and patience throughout the development, and our teams and partners who helped deliver these homes, sometimes with the odds stacked against them,” Amanda added.
