Proposal for more than 100 budget-friendly houses in Bradford
In the northern city of Bradford, plans for a new housing development are underway. If approved, 130 new homes will be built on two neighboring sites in the Ravenscliffe area [1]. The plots of land for the homes are located near Fagley Beck, with one set of homes to be built on land to the east of Roundwood Glen and Ranelagh Avenue, and the other on an area of green land off Norbury Road [2].
The application, submitted by Incommunities—a social housing provider in Yorkshire—states that the development will deliver economic, social, and environmental benefits, and will meet a housing need in the area [2]. The development site is part of a broader scheme seeking to deliver a successful housing scheme on the allocated site [3].
If approved, Norbury Road, an unmade road passing through one of the sites, will be improved to serve as the main access for some of the new houses [1]. This improvement could potentially reduce the travel distance for residents and improve accessibility.
New home construction can positively affect housing affordability by increasing the supply of available homes, which could help reduce housing prices over time. However, the affordability of new homes depends on various factors, including the cost of construction, development costs, and market conditions [4]. As of last year, the average price of houses in Bradford increased by 3.2%, reaching an average of £160,000 [5].
Incommunities has shown a commitment to environmental sustainability, being involved in initiatives to make social homes warmer, greener, and cheaper to run [6]. The application includes plans to incorporate measures that boost biodiversity in the area, such as street trees and hedgerows [2]. However, trees will have to be removed from the sites as part of the development, and any controversy this might cause should be considered against the 'delivery of a significant number of homes and the provision of landscaping.'
Incommunities was formed in 2023 after a stock transfer from Bradford Council [7]. The Local democracy Reporting Service reports that MPs from Bradford Council are scheduled to meet in June to discuss the new homes application [8]. Incommunities has also demonstrated a focus on community engagement through initiatives like "The Big Conversation," which could suggest that any new construction plans might be influenced by resident input, potentially incorporating environmental and affordability considerations [9].
For more detailed insights, further research or official announcements from local councils or housing organizations would be required. Full-time workers in Bradford could expect to spend 5.1 times their annual earnings on purchasing a home in 2023 [10]. The image accompanying the article features Richard Horne.
- The housing development project in Bradford's Ravenscliffe area, proposed by Incommunities, aims to deliver economic, social, and environmental benefits.
- To enhance the lifestyles of future residents, the development includes plans to boost biodiversity through street trees and hedgerows, as well as improvement of an unmade road, Norbury Road.
- Investing in real-estate, such as the new homes being built by Incommunities, can potentially help address housing needs and contribute to the local housing market growth.
- To ensure that the new housing development is accessible and convenient for its residents, consideration should be given to reducing travel distance by improving Norbury Road as the main access point for some homes.
