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Lincolnshire based house builder and developer Larkfleet Homes
(www.larkfleethomes.co.uk) has handed over fifteen affordable homes
in Colsterworth to Nottingham Community Housing Association
(www.ncha.org.uk).
The new development, located at Apple Tree Close, in Colsterworth
near Grantham, was officially opened by Councillor Paul Moat,
director of technical services for South Kesteven Distrct
Council.
The fifteen properties include six two-bedroom houses, six
three-bedroom houses and three two-bedroom bungalows that will
provide good quality rural housing for local people who cannot
afford to buy their own homes.
With more than 315,000 households currently registered on rural housing waiting lists, the availability of affordable housing in the countryside is a considerable issue for many local people.
Nottingham Community Housing Association and Larkfleet Homes developed the scheme at Colsterworth to meet the local need for affordable housing. The new homes will also help to secure the economic future of the village and nearby communities, helping to provide customers for local services and homes for children who will use local schools.
Larkfleet Homes built the development to Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes. The high environmental building standards highlight Larkfleet Homes’ commitment to creating affordable, well-built and energy-efficient homes.
Karl Hick, managing director of Larkfleet Homes, said: “We
are delighted to hand these properties to Nottingham Community
Housing Association and help meet the need for affordable rural
housing in this area. The homes are built to strict environmental
standards which will, for example, reduce residents’ fuel
bills because of the high levels of insulation.”
The development scheme was funded by a grant of nearly £1
million from the Homes & Communities Agency matched by funding
from Nottingham Community Housing Association. NCHA will manage the
properties which will house tenants from the waiting list of South
Kesteven District Council.
