Construction completes on more than 80 homes

Work is now complete on development of 82 affordable homes in Castleford.

Delivered by Esh Construction’s affordable housing division in partnership with Leeds Federated and WDH, the homes were built for affordable rent, rent to buy and shared ownership tenures.

The development forms part of plans to increase the availability of high quality, affordable housing within Castleford. It offers a range of two, three and four-bedroom homes and four bungalows.

Designed by Leeds-based Brewster Bye Architects and supported with Homes England funding, the scheme has transformed a 2.2-hectare patch of grassland on Pemberton Road which Leeds Federated acquired from Wakefield Council in 2020.

Simon Woodward, operations director at Esh Construction, said: “We are pleased to bring another successful project to completion.

“The project has not only delivered much-needed affordable homes, but also social and economic value for the local community. The quality of homes we have delivered for our clients is testament to the hard work from all involved.”

Leeds Federated and WDH each manage 43 units and 39 units respectively.

Steve Ellis, head of development at Leeds Federated, said: “Completion of this major regeneration project in Castleford has helped provide over 80 good quality affordable homes for rent and sale, predominantly for local people.

“Leeds Federated would like to thank all of the partners involved in helping to make the development of these new homes such a success.

Ian Penn, service director for development at WDH, added: “It has been fantastic to work with Leeds Federated and Esh Construction to provide more high-quality, affordable homes and regenerate land that was unused and overgrown.

“At WDH we strive to create confident communities and Pemberton Road is the perfect example of how housing associations working together can provide more affordable housing options for local people who want to live in the area they love.”