Housing regeneration completed in South Gloucestershire

Forty-four families are settling into their new homes following the completion of a new housing development in greater Bristol

Housing association Bromford has completed its project to regenerate Hampton Close in Cadbury Heath, by building 44 modern, energy efficient homes. The affordable homes, built by Bromford’s development partners EG Carter, have replaced 10 garages and 24 1950’s properties that were demolished at the end of 2022.

The new homes are a mix of one-bedroom flats and two-, three- and four-bedroom homes, all of which have been made available for social rent. The first customers received the keys to their new homes in December 2023 while the final customers moved in last week.

Before the final customers moved in, Bromford invited customers, local stakeholders and project partners to have a look around the finished homes. Among them was Bromford customer Gerald Woodman, who lived in the street for more than 45 years.

“I am so impressed with these homes,” he said. “They are very smart and well-designed. The gardens are spacious with lots of room, and the addition of off-road parking adds convenience. The solar panels are fantastic; they don’t just benefit the environment but also help residents cut down on energy bills.”

Bromford has fitted energy efficient gas boilers, solar panels, waste water heat recovery systems in all 44 homes. As a result 70% of the new homes have energy efficiency ratings of A, with the rest achieving B ratings. All the homes have also had electric vehicle charging ports installed.

Project manager Noreen Twomey said: “It’s wonderful to see these homes completed and families living happily here. These are some of the most energy efficient homes we’ve built in South Gloucestershire and it should mean that customers are not paying as much to keep their homes warm

“We’ve received huge demand for these homes, with some properties attracting more than 280 enquiries from prospective customers. It shows the very real need for more affordable housing in South Gloucestershire and we look forward to working with the council and other stakeholders to build more homes over the months and years ahead.”

Councillor John O’Neill, cabinet member responsible for housing at South Gloucestershire Council, said: “I’m delighted to see this regeneration project which has delivered high quality and accessible homes completed and the first families moving in.

“This scheme offers a range of housetypes that will meet the needs of families, single people, and couples, and supports the objectives of the council’s HomesWest Partnership and the council’s Housing Strategy and commitment to delivering new affordable homes.

“Importantly, these homes will meet the needs of those on the council’s Housing register and in need of rented affordable housing in South Gloucestershire.”

Bromford is the largest housing association in South Gloucestershire, providing homes to more than 20,000 people. It is one of the country’s largest developers of affordable housing and is currently working with partners to build new homes in the greater Bristol area in Whitchurch, Bedminster and Cribbs Causeway. Earlier in the year Bromford completed a deal to acquire land in Yate for more than 100 homes and is aiming to start work on site before the end of the year.