Affordable housing project in Hexham

Posted by The Journal on Nov 5, 09 02:15 PM in News

Families looking for a suitable home in a Hexham will welcome a proposed building scheme costing £1 million.

The affordable houses project in Springfield Road would see eight family houses built if the scheme receives approval.

The 12 bungalows that currently occupy the site would be demolished and the current occupants rehoused in either Milecastle's housing, the group behind the project, or in houses belonging to another social landlord.

Occupants are currently being informed and will receive a payment of £4,700 for the loss of their home, as well as compensation for the disruption of being re-housed.

Bill Tebay, managing director of Milecastle Housing, said: "We are really pleased to be bringing these plans forward on Hexham East.

"There is not much suitable family accommodation on the estate, so this development will help to tackle that situation."

The new houses will be a mixture of sizes - six with three bedrooms and two with four bedrooms.

The development is being funded by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), the former Tynedale District Council's Enabling Fund, and Milecastle's own resources.

The new homes will be made available to rent via the countywide Northumberland Homefinder scheme.

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