Affordable Housing

Foan Hill

On the site of former waste ground and garages, this infill development was in conjunction with East Midlands Housing Association and Midlands Rural to meet identified housing need in the North West Leicestershire village of Swannington. The development of 2 bungalows and 3 houses included a house for shared ownership, with the other properties for rent. Extensive local consultation was undertaken with nearby residents and the parish council. The site was bordered by a steep slope covered in trees under a protection order, so the involvement of the local authority was key to the success of this development, which included habitat and wildlife surveys.

Project on behalf of: East Midlands Housing Association
Contractor: Keyham Construction
Project Summary: 2 bungalows and 3 two bedroom houses for rent and shared ownership
Value: £600k
Special Features: Timber framed buildings on a tight, steeply sloping site
Challenges Faced: Steeply sloping brownfield site with wooded area under tree preservation order
Outcome achieved: Regeneration of brownfield garage site to provide traditional character village housing and meet local housing needs.