Construction is well underway at our Armley development in Leeds to deliver 50 new homes – all of which will be made available for affordable or social rent.
The scheme is being delivered with the support of the main contractor Termrim Construction, Leeds City Council and Homes England, and it’s hoped the first residents will move into their new homes in February.
The homes and apartments will be a mix of one, two, three and four bedrooms – providing much-need affordable and energy-efficient housing.
Affordable and social rent homes, which offer discounted rates, are crucial to protect low-income households from high rents - and they also form a key part of our pledge to build 8,000 new homes over the next few years.
Anthony Askew, Head of Construction at Yorkshire Housing, said: “We are committed to delivering a range of affordable homes across Yorkshire, especially in areas of high need such as Armley.
“With 100% affordable housing, this brownfield development will provide the area with much-needed housing supply and an opportunity for people to move into high-quality homes.
“We have an aim of delivering 8,000 new affordable homes across Yorkshire to help ease the housing crisis and this site takes us closer to achieving that target.”
Jason McGarvey, Commercial Director at Termrim Construction, added: “Following the completion of the enabling works phase at the old Tower Works site at Armley, we have made great progress on site with the installation of the new roads and sewers alongside foundations and retaining walls.
“Design and procurement for the superstructure elements has also progressed well with the superstructure masonry commencing imminently.
“As always, it's great to work with the Yorkshire Housing team on this important development delivering a mix of new affordable houses and apartments to the Yorkshire region.”
Leeds City Council has committed up to £750,000 to support the scheme and this money will come from a funding stream which includes contributions paid by developers as part of planning agreements.
Councillor Jess Lennox, Leeds City Council’s Executive Member for Housing, said: “The delivery of new affordable housing is one of the cornerstones of our work to tackle inequality and improve quality of life for people in communities across Leeds.
“These new homes will address local housing needs in Armley and will also, thanks to their energy efficient design, support the council’s net zero ambitions.
“Furthermore, the scheme will align with wider regeneration activity, both in Armley and other parts of the city. by taking a piece of vacant, derelict land and making it a desirable and attractive place to live.”
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