Green light for £40m council housing redevelopment
Planning approval has been granted for a £40m redevelopment of council housing on the New Park Village estate in Wolverhampton.
The project will involve demolishing 205 outdated homes, including deck-access maisonettes at Ellerton Walk and low-quality bungalows on Valley Road and Shawbury Road.
In their place, 188 new, energy-efficient two, three, and four-bedroom homes for rent will be built.
Along with increased car parking and improved public spaces, including a children’s play area, green gym, and seating.
Phase one will deliver 98 new homes, while phase two will provide 83 homes. An additional seven bungalows will be built on Longford Road.
DSM Demolition is set to begin demolition in January, with work on the 1960s maisonettes expected to take around six months.
Construction of the new homes will start in summer 2025, with Keon Homes appointed as the development partner through the council’s new framework.
The redevelopment will be funded by the council’s Housing Revenue Account (HRA) capital budget.
Councillor Steve Evans, City of Wolverhampton Council Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for City Housing said: “We are continuing to invest heavily in new and replacement council housing and this scheme will make a major difference to the residents of New Park Village. It forms part of our commitment to deliver good homes in well-connected neighbourhoods across the city.
“In the long-term, the redevelopment will contribute to the improvement of tenants living conditions with the provision of highly energy-efficient new homes, better play areas and green space creating an environmentally friendly estate.The project team will continue to work closely with the New Park Village Tenant Management Co-operative (TMC), its committee members and the residents’ steering group to ensure a successful outcome to this critical regeneration scheme.”
Matt Beckley, Partnerships Director at Keon Homes, added his support: “New Park Village represents a fantastic opportunity to transform a tired and outdated living area into a high-quality residential community.
“Spanning two phases, we will work with the City of Wolverhampton Council to build out the properties, featuring ample parking space and designed around carefully thought-out open spaces.
“This is one of the first projects we have worked on as part of the new Housing Development Framework and highlights what a progressive local authority is looking to achieve by providing not only housing, but a place where people and families are proud to call
home.”
