Affordable homes given the go ahead in West Northamptonshire
The 18 homes are part of the Council's affordable homes delivery plan
Plans to transform a disused former Care Home into affordable homes has been given the go ahead.
West Northamptonshire Council’s Cabinet approved the plans at Ecton Brook which will include 12 homes for social rent and 6 shared ownership properties.
The scheme will help towards the high demand for affordable housing across the area.
Demolition work and asbestos removal is already underway to prepare the site, with Construction expected to begin following a procurement process later this year.
The development will be built to modern, sustainable standards with air source heat pumps and electric vehicle charging points to help keep running costs down for residents while reducing environmental impact.
Cllr Charlie Hastie, Cabinet Member for Housing at WNC said:
"This is a really positive step forward, making the best use of a disused site to create high-quality affordable family homes for local people."
"By maximising the number of social rent properties, we’re ensuring that some of the households most in need will benefit from secure, genuinely affordable housing. This is another important milestone in our mission to deliver the homes people need and can afford across West Northamptonshire."
The properties are set for completion in Spring 2027.