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Cllr Brenda Gray officially opened a small but stunning new development of homes yesterday (8th May) in the picturesque town of Broughton-in-Furness on the Duddon Estuary. Broughton-in-Furness, dubbed the ‘hidden gem’ of the Lakes, lies in a conservation area within the Lake District National Park and serves a large farming community. As a result, properties are in short supply and high demand, with house prices way beyond the reach of many people. Working in partnership with South Lakeland District Council, Two Castles Housing Association has developed four, much needed affordable homes at Castlewray, on a difficult to use site that would have otherwise lain unused. John Hay, Two Castles Development Director, explained: “The gradient of the site was almost vertical so it proved to be a huge challenge but the end result is spectacular and more importantly, we’ve been able to provide affordable homes which are so badly needed in this area.” The steep slope called for an innovative and unique design which proved to be a lot of hard work and labour before even building could begin to take place. The three bedroom houses were built by the association’s partners, Leck Construction Limited, and part funded by the Housing Corporation through the Spirit Partnership. Cllr Brenda Gray, Portfolio Holder for Housing & Development, South Lakeland District Council, said: “I’m delighted to be here today. Last year South Lakeland District Council published a survey that revealed a substantial need for more affordable housing in the district. Two Castles’ properties are exactly what the area needs – I hope the residents are very happy in their new homes.” Two Castles Housing Association has over 3,300 properties available for low cost rent and ownership across the North East and the North West. For more information visit www.twocastles.org.uk. The Spirit Partnership is a collaboration of six northern housing associations: Erimus Housing, Three Rivers Housing Group, Two Castles Housing Association, Tees Valley Housing Group, Housing Hartlepool and Coast and Country Housing. |
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