Funding approved for new affordable homes in Cramlington
Council funding to build 16 affordable homes for rent in Cramlington has been approved.
The redevelopment of a brownfield site at Lanercost Park received planning permission in May and will comprise a mix of two and four-bedroom houses and one and two-bedroom apartments.
All accommodation will be accessed via their own front door, rather than through communal hallways.
They will all be available for affordable rent which in this case would be 70% of the market rent.
Each property will have dedicated off street parking to the front and private gardens to the rear, along with cycle and bin storage.
The properties will also be energy efficient with air source heat pumps, hot water pumps, solar panels and electric vehicle charging points.
The site in the middle of the estate formerly had an old and dated apartment block on it.
Northumberland County Council's cabinet has approved up to £4.145m for the development with monies coming from the local authority, Section 106 contributions and the Brownfield Housing Fund - part North East Mayor Kim McGuinness’ commitment to unlocking more social and affordable homes across the region.
Between 2017 and the end of 2025, a total of 2,044 affordable homes were delivered across the county, built either directly by the council, by housing partners or larger developers – of this figure 678 affordable homes have been built in the last three financial years.
There are also an additional 1,121 affordable homes (to rent or buy) with planning permission which are due to be built in communities across Northumberland.
Cllr Colin Horncastle, cabinet member for Housing said: “We’re delivering pockets of affordable housing where it is needed most - but always guided by our communities to achieve the right type of housing, in the right place at the right price.
“The Cramlington Neighbourhood Plan and Housing Needs Assessment highlighted a demand for both larger family homes and smaller one and two-bedroom properties, particularly flats, that can attract younger residents. This is a great scheme that will benefit both single people and growing families while increasing the supply of quality social rented homes within the local area.”