CONSTRUCTION has begun on the first phase of a £15m affordable housing development in Poole which will eventually see 44 new homes built.
Dorset-based residential specialist AJC Group propose a 100 per cent affordable housing allocation for its project in Lindsay Road because, they say, “local people want to live in the community they grew up in”.
Located at 7-11 Lindsay Road, AJC is delivering the affordable housing development in conjunction with Abri – one of the largest housing providers in the south of England.
The first phase of the scheme comprises 28 two-bedroom apartments, which will be made available to purchase via shared ownership. These first homes will be ready for occupation in 2024.
As construction has started on phase one, AJC has submitted a reserved matters application to BCP Council for the second phase which comprises 16 one- and two-bedroom apartments within a three-storey building at the site.
Located within the Branksome Park and Chine Conservation Area, the brownfield site for the second phase extends to 0.6-acres.
David Cracklen, director of AJC Group, said: “While BCP Council stipulates that all developments with over 11 new homes have a 40 per cent affordable housing allocation, our design-led development on Lindsay Road proposes 100 per cent affordable housing.
“The 44 one- and two-bedroom homes will be delivered to Abri to meet the needs of local people, who couldn’t otherwise get a foothold on the property ladder here.
“With Branksome Park being one of the most desirable places to live across the whole of Dorset, the need for affordable housing is far greater. Local people want to live in the community they grew up in, with a choice of high-quality homes that provide a route to home ownership. These well-specified homes are likely to appeal to key workers who are vital to the local community and the economy.”
The scheme for 11 Lindsay Road proposes seven car parking spaces and a cycle store to accommodate up to 32 bicycles.
Steve Taylor of Abri added: “There is a significant demand for one- and two-bedroom properties in Dorset, and with the increased cost of living the need for affordable housing is even more apparent.”
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