108-home development in former Yorkshire mining village to include affordable housing
Affordable homes will be included in a new housing development at the heart of a former mining village.
Avant Homes will build 108 homes in the village of Great Houghton, Barnsley, after being granted planning permission for a £23.5m development.
The development – which has been named Houghton Place – will include one, two, three and four-bedroom homes.
A spokesman said it will feature 14 of Avant Homes energy efficient housing types and, of the 104 properties, 10 have been designated to affordable housing.
Work is expected to start on site in the summer and it is anticipated the first homes will be released for sale later this year.
Houghton Place is being delivered by Avant Homes West Yorkshire. The regional operating company’s managing director, Richard Hosie, said: “We are pleased to be granted planning for our Houghton Place development and provide new homes for buyers looking to move in or to Great Houghton.
“The range of practically designed, energy efficient homes being delivered at the development is perfectly suited to first-time buyers, second steppers and downsizers.
“We now look forward to starting works on site and creating a new, thriving community for the Great Houghton area.”