Leicester City Council Selects Tilia Homes for Major Housing Development

Strategic Insights -

Leicester City Council has announced the selection of Tilia Homes as the preferred developer for the next phase of the Ashton Green housing development, a major urban extension in the city. The development, which was first allocated for 3,500 homes in 2006, aims to provide approximately 3,000 properties, with around 560 more homes to be built by Tilia Homes over 55 acres. Despite the housing crisis in Leicester, progress has been slow, with only 345 homes completed so far.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ashton Green development was first allocated for 3,500 homes in 2006, with the goal of providing approximately 3,000 properties.
  • Tilia Homes will deliver another 560 homes over 55 acres, with up to 30% expected to be classed as affordable.
  • The development is a long-term commitment, with the first phase dating back to 2011 and the current phase expected to be completed by next year.
  • The development has already created over 400 jobs, including nearly 800 permanent positions at Samworth Brothers' Bradgate Bakery.
  • Liberal Democrat councillor Nigel Porter criticized the Labour-led council for slow progress, citing an average of just 18 homes per year since 2007.
  • Green Party coordinator Ursula Bilson highlighted the opportunity for accessible and affordable housing, with the potential for denser concentrations of housing.

Statistics:

  • 345 homes have been completed so far at the Ashton Green development.
  • Tilia Homes has already delivered approximately 245 homes at Ashton Green.
  • Over 400 homes are expected to be completed by the end of phase 2.
  • The development will provide approximately 3,000 properties in total.
  • Up to 30% of the latest homes will be classed as affordable.
  • Samworth Brothers' Bradgate Bakery has created nearly 800 permanent jobs.

Sources:

  • The Leicester Mercury, Reporter: Alex Hannam
  • Leicester City Council
  • Tilia Homes (as part of Untypical)