Housing regeneration completed in South Gloucestershire

Housing association Bromford has completed its project to regenerate Hampton Close in Cadbury Heath by building 44 modern, energy efficient homes.

The affordable homes, built by Bromford’s development partners EG Carter, have replaced 10 garages and 24 1950’s properties that were demolished at the end of 2022.

The new homes are a mix of one-bedroom flats and two, three and four-bedroom homes, all of which have been made available for social rent.

Project manager Noreen Twomey said: “It’s wonderful to see these homes completed and families living happily here. These are some of the most energy efficient homes we’ve built in South Gloucestershire and it should mean that customers are not paying as much to keep their homes warm.

“We’ve received huge demand for these homes, with some properties attracting more than 280 enquiries from prospective customers. It shows the very real need for more affordable housing in South Gloucestershire and we look forward to working with the council and other stakeholders to build more homes over the months and years ahead.”

Cllr John O’Neill, cabinet member responsible for housing at South Gloucestershire Council, said: “I’m delighted to see this regeneration project which has delivered high quality and accessible homes completed and the first families moving in.

“This scheme offers a range of housetypes that will meet the needs of families, single people, and couples, and supports the objectives of the council’s HomesWest Partnership and the council’s Housing Strategy and commitment to delivering new affordable homes.

“Importantly, these homes will meet the needs of those on the council’s Housing register and in need of rented affordable housing in South Gloucestershire.”