Housebuilder sells 39 homes in East Yorkshire to Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust

They will be available through affordable rent – providing lower rental costs compared to the open market and shared ownership – enabling residents to buy a share of a home and pay rent on the remaining portion.

The first of these homes will be ready for new residents in early 2025.

This sale is the first with the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust for Barratt and David Wilson Homes Pocklington developments. The affordable homes are part of a larger project comprising 380 energy efficient homes.

The homes feature air source heat pumps, underfloor heating, and photovoltaic panels, making them up to 74 per cent more energy efficient than standard builds.

Beyond housing, the project will bring significant benefits to the community in Pocklington, including £5m investment in education, outdoor sports facilities, local transport systems and the new allotments.

Alongside the new allotments, the development will also include the planting of native species of trees, hedges, and shrubs to support biodiversity. Furthermore, it will provide bat boxes, bird boxes, and bee bricks to enhance the natural environment.

Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East has previously collaborated with Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust in and around York. Daniel Smith, managing director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East, said: “We have a vision to build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that support our housing association partners in providing affordable rent and shared ownership properties to those who need them most.

“To meet our vision, we’re pleased to be partnering with Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust again for our affordable housing provision at Stewarts Reach and Wolds View. Previous partnerships with Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust have been an award-winning success and highlights the ongoing demand for these types of homes within the popular York area.”

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Sharon Brookes, director of asset management at Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust, added: “We believe that everyone in the UK should have access to a safe, secure, and affordable home.

“This partnership with Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East helps us to provide much-needed affordable housing for those in greatest need, supporting our goal of delivering 1,000 new homes by 2029. Quality housing transforms lives, and we are delighted to be part of this initiative.”

Meanwhile, Yorkshire Housing has purchased two new homes at developer Citu’s Climate Innovation District in Leeds. The four-bedroom and two-bedroom homes are being made available for social rent.

The homes have been built with timber frames, recycled wood fibre insulation and triple-glazed windows.

There are also solar arrays - which are co-owned by a residents’ Community Interest Company - to provide renewable energy. Heating usage is also kept to a minimum through mechanical ventilation with heat recovery systems.