£35m scheme to develop 192 homes on brownfield land
A brownfield site in Illingworth is to be turned into 192 homes, representing a £35m investment from housebuilder Keepmoat.
Thies includes £1.1m in contributions to schools, public transport and environmental improvements.
The scheme was made viable by a £5.3m grant from Homes England as part of its Brownfield, Infrastructure and Land (BIL) Grant and forms part of Calderdale Council’s North Halifax Transformation Programme which aims to take advantage of underused brownfield land to create housing options for local people.
Of the new homes, 44 of the homes will be available through a social housing provider, offering properties via affordable rent and shared ownership schemes.
Commenting during a launch of the scheme, Guy Evans, land and partnerships director at Keepmoat Yorkshire West, said: “It was fantastic to meet with senior leaders and mark an important milestone for this transformative development.
“We are pleased to be working with Calderdale Council and Homes England to breathe new life into this brownfield site.
“We’re dedicated to working with our partners to deliver high-quality, sustainable homes, reflective of the needs of the local area. The development on Furness Avenue and Turner Avenue South will create thriving communities in the heart of Calderdale.”
As part of the delivery programme, Keepmoat will also deliver biodiversity enhancements and new public open space, including a programme of tree planting.
Calderdale Council’s cabinet member for economic regeneration, Councillor Keith Ingle, said: “This significant development supports our priority to ensure local people can access safe, warm housing, and the inclusion of affordable options is in line with our pledge.
“I’m pleased to see work progressing on the site, with people now able to view the type of homes being built and express their interest.
“It’s particularly good to see this brownfield land being redeveloped, putting the site back into use and preserving our precious greenbelt. We’ll continue to support schemes which provide much-needed homes to support local families.”
