We have completed 13 brand-new, energy-efficient homes in the village of Longford, just two miles from Gloucester city centre with the final 4 homes due to complete in the coming months.
The development, in partnership with Cape Homes and Tewkesbury Borough Council, was supported by funding from Homes England’s Affordable Housing Programme. It includes a mix of one- and two-bedroom maisonettes and two- and three-bedroom houses. All properties come with dedicated parking and private gardens.
With demand for secure and genuinely affordable homes rising sharply in the local area, these new homes will help meet the urgent need for more housing that people can afford. It is part of GCH’s wider New Homes Strategy, which aims to deliver 390 new homes to EPC A standards. helping reduce energy bills and futureproof homes for a greener future.
Guy Stenson, GCH’s CEO said
“Everyone deserves a high-quality, secure and genuinely affordable home as the foundation for a healthy and stable life. These are homes for life – thoughtfully designed and sustainable. They will give families and individuals the foundation to plan for the future, stay close to schools, jobs and support networks, and be part of a thriving community.”
All homes in the scheme are for social rent and built to high environmental standards, achieving EPC A ratings thanks to features such as air source heat pumps and solar PV panels. More than one third are designed to support independent living, with step-free layouts, wider doorways, level thresholds, accessible parking and wet rooms. One home includes a height-adjustable kitchen for wheelchair users.
Councillor Alex Hegenbarth, Lead Member for Communities and Housing at Tewkesbury Borough Council, said:
“This development marks a significant step forward in addressing the urgent need for affordable housing in our communities. These new homes in Longford will not only provide security and stability for local families but also set a benchmark for sustainable living. We’re delighted to see this scheme get underway, putting communities at the heart of local development.”
We have worked once again with Cape Homes, who have previously delivered high-quality housing schemes at 18 Denmark Road, Park Road, and Tanners Hall and more recently at Elizabeth House.
The homes have been advertised for rent through Homeseeker Plus for applicants with a local connection to Tewkesbury. www.homeseekerplus.co.uk.