New Homes

Proposed designs

The currently proposed designs for the estate include:

more than 500 new 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments, maisonettes and houses
the new homes will be a mixture of replacement social rented homes, additional council homes, shared equity homes, shared ownership homes and homes for sale
a range of building heights, mostly between five and eight storeys, but also two storey homes on Austin Road and a 12-storey building near the canal
resident only courtyard gardens
secure resident only car parking below the courtyard plus well-designed on-street parking and electric charging points for cars
secure resident only cycle, bin and recycling storerooms
new play areas for children designed with residents
a new community room

The new homes will:

be well designed, energy efficient, built to modern standards and meet or exceed space standards
be safe, with fire safety and security as a priority
have good sized, well-proportioned rooms and generous built-in storage
have a private outdoor space; a balcony or terrace
have modern kitchens and bathrooms
be well insulated so it is warm in the winter and cool in the summer
achieve good sound insulation
have good ventilation so there is no damp or condensation
have 2 toilets if you have 3 or more bedrooms
be adapted to meet the accessibility needs of residents, if required
meet 'Secured by Design' standard
be a mix of apartments and maisonettes, all with their own private outdoor space.

A layout for a typical 2 bedroom 4 person flat is provided here.

Phasing & Timetable

The current proposed phasing and timetable is set out below:

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