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WORCESTER BROWNFIELD SITE SET TO HOUSE 22 NEW HOMES
10 March 2010
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A derelict site on the edge of Worcester city centre is set to be transformed into much needed homes thanks to a high-quality redevelopment by Rooftop Housing Group.
The £2.5million scheme in the Lowesmoor area of the city will see a former GP surgery turned into 22 much-needed affordable homes for rent.
The development, which has just received planning permission, will vary in height between three and five storeys and will provide 20 two-bedroom flats and two one-bedroom flats. Fifteen car parking spaces and bicycle storage are also included in the plans, while the nearby mini-roundabout junction will also be redesigned.
Tim Wade, Head of Development at Rooftop Housing Group, said: "We are delighted to have received planning permission for this exciting scheme that will provide much-needed affordable homes for rent. This environmentally sustainable development will feature high-quality contemporary design that will add greatly to the regeneration of this important brownfield site. We have undertaken extensive consultation locally to address any potential issues and thanks to the support of Worcester City Council, the Matrix Housing Partnership and the HCA, we can now look forward to starting work on this landmark project."
Councillor Paul Denham for Worcester City Council, added: "This is an ideal location for affordable housing because it's within easy walking distance of shops, railway stations and many buses passing by."
The new properties will be built to at least Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3 which mean they will be at least 25% more energy efficient than homes built as recently as 2006.
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