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Sheffield Housing Company Delivers Affordable Homes Across the City

Strategic Insights

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Sheffield Housing Company, a joint venture between Sheffield City Council and private developers, has been working tirelessly to address the city's housing needs. As part of its program, the company has built mixed-tenure properties, including homes for affordable rent and shared ownership, across three sites. The development includes 47 homes at Corker Bottoms, 40 homes at Eclipse, and 11 homes at the Pennine Village development.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sheffield Housing Company aims to build 2,300 new mixed-tenure properties on 23 sites by mid-2026, with a focus on broadening housing choice, quality, and access to affordable homes.
  • The company has developed a range of housing types, including properties for open market sale, affordable rent, shared ownership, and private rent.
  • Sheffield City Council's deputy chair of the housing committee, Councillor Penny Baker, emphasized that no single organization can solve the national housing crisis alone, and partnerships like the Sheffield Housing Company are crucial in achieving ambitious housing goals.
  • The development program has received over £3m in funding from Homes England and more than £3m from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.
  • Great Places Housing Group has played a key role in the development, with its director, Simon Robinson, highlighting the importance of creating thriving sustainable communities.
  • Keepmoat Yorkshire West's regional managing director, Warren Thompson, emphasized the company's commitment to building sustainable neighborhoods through long-term partnerships and collaboration.

Statistics:

  • 97 affordable homes are being built across three sites in Sheffield, including 47 at Corker Bottoms, 40 at Eclipse, and 11 at the Pennine Village development.
  • Sheffield Housing Company aims to build 2,300 new mixed-tenure properties on 23 sites by mid-2026.
  • £3,066,000 has been gained in funding from Homes England and the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority towards the development program.
  • 11 homes have already been acquired by Great Places Housing Group at the Pennine Village development.

Sources:

  • Sheffield City Council
  • Great Places Housing Group
  • Keepmoat Yorkshire West
  • Homes England
  • South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
  • The Star
  • Sheffield Housing Company

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