Building work has started on 158 new homes in Hornsea, on a development said to be worth £25m to the town.
Housing developer Keepmoat has joined forces with social housing provider Together Housing on the scheme on Rolston Road. The estate will be known as The Kilns, and will include two-bedroom bungalows alongside two, three and four bedroom homes. There will also be 84 affordable homes, with a mix of affordable rent and shared ownership.
Keepmoat says its partnership with Together, which is said to be one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, means that more than half of the development will provide accessible and affordable housing options for local people, and cater for growing demand in the area.
As part of the project, Keepmoat will also contribute £260,000 to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council, for improvements to local schools. The cash will used to upgrade existing facilities and create additional school places. A further £195,000 will be provided for outdoor sports facilities in the area, supporting healthy, active lifestyles for residents.
Daniel Crew, divisional chair at Keepmoat said: “It’s a pleasure to be working with Together Housing on our latest development in Hornsea. With over 50% of the homes having already been pre-sold, we’re pleased to be delivering much-needed housing stock to the local community.
“Alongside this, we’re proud to be investing over £450,000 into the local area to support schools and sports facilities, demonstrating our commitment to building not just homes, but thriving communities. This is a fantastic example of how Keepmoat unlocks land to deliver real benefit and we’re excited to be investing in Hornsea’s future.”
Dai Howells, assistant director of development at Together Housing added: “We’re proud to be partnering with Keepmoat on this exciting new development in the East Riding of Yorkshire which will deliver high-quality, affordable homes. Together, we’re committed to meeting Hornsea’s growing housing demand while supporting the community’s long-term growth and supporting those who are being priced out of the current market, to live and work in this growing community.
“Our aim is that this new neighbourhood will offer more than housing, it will become a vibrant, supportive community that brings people together and provides lasting benefits for generations to come.”