Lancaster City Council Approves Affordable Housing Scheme in Canal Quarter Area

A new affordable housing scheme, proposed in the Lancaster City Council's plans for the Canal Quarter area, is set to provide 35 apartments and four townhouses for residents. The scheme, which includes 32 affordable rented homes and seven shared ownership homes, is recommended for approval by planning officers ahead of the city councillors' meeting on Monday, October 27. The development aims to address the significant shortfall in housing supply, particularly in affordable housing, in the district.

Key Takeaways:

• The proposed housing scheme in Nelson Street would provide 35 apartments and four townhouses, comprising 32 affordable rented homes and seven shared ownership homes.
• The scheme includes a mix of house types, including one, two, and three-bedroom units.
• The development aims to address the significant shortfall in housing supply, particularly in affordable housing, in the Lancaster district.
• The proposal would deliver a 100% affordable housing development, meeting a mix of affordable housing needs and tenures.
• The project would also result in the redevelopment of an existing brownfield site, providing a catalyst for wider regeneration opportunities in the Canal Quarter area.
• The plans incorporate and enhance existing pedestrian linkages and secure new pedestrian linkages to the canal towpath, benefiting residents and the wider community.
• The scheme features attractive on-site open space, sustainable, and adaptable accommodation, promoting a healthier and sustainable place for future residents and the existing community.

Statistics:

• 35 apartments and four townhouses would be provided as part of the affordable housing scheme.
• 32 affordable rented homes and seven shared ownership homes would be included in the development.
• The scheme would have a mix of house types, including 32 one-bedroom units, 11 two-bedroom units, and 12 three-bedroom units.
• The development aims to address the significant shortfall in housing supply, with a remaining 100% shortfall in terms of five-year housing land supply.
• The affordable housing scheme would take place on an existing brownfield site, which would be redeveloped.

Sources:

• "Lancaster City Council report, described the plans as the "first step in the delivery of a wider reaching regeneration objective for the Canal Quarter area".
• "The proposal would deliver a 100 per cent affordable housing development, to include the provision of 39 dwellings to meet a mix of affordable housing needs and tenures," the report says.