Work has started on transforming an empty industrial site in Newport into a new affordable residential scheme. The Factory Road development in Allt-yr-yn, from housing association Hedyn, will deliver 43 new homes.
Addressing Housing Shortage
The scheme has secured a Welsh Government social housing grant and will help address the shortage of affordable housing while supporting the ongoing regeneration of Newport.
Peter Crockett, group executive director of Growth at Hedyn, said: “Housing associations play a critical role in tackling the housing crisis, and that starts with working in partnership to unlock sites that deliver real benefits for communities.
“Factory Road is exactly the kind of opportunity we want to bring forward. By working closely with our local authority colleagues, we’re helping to rejuvenate underused land and support the wider regeneration of Newport.
“Sites like this can be transformed into homes, opportunities and brighter futures. With the scale and expertise to overcome barriers, we’re committed to delivering the homes communities need.
“Every home we build supports better health, stronger communities and greater opportunity. That’s why developments like Factory Road matter.”
Regeneration Vision
Councillor Matthew Evan said: “Newport is an expanding city, and developments like Factory Road are vital to ensuring local people benefit from that growth.
“Bringing a long-underused site back into productive use in this way is exactly the kind of regeneration we want to see, creating safe and sustainable homes for current residents and future generations, and making a real difference to people’s lives.”
The new homes are being developed in partnership with Castell Group. The development forms part of Hedyn’s wider programme following the merger of Melin Homes and Newport City Homes last year. Hedyn provides homes and services to customers across Southeast Wales.
With over 15,000 properties, it is the second largest housing association in Wales. Hedyn operates across five local authorities: Blaenau Gwent, Monmouthshire, Newport, Powys, and Torfaen.
Another Development in Powys
Moreover, housing association Barcud has completed a £2.5m development of 10 energy efficient new homes in the centre of Llanidloes in Powys.
Working with Llanidloes based contractor, JJP Services, and with the support of a £1.7m Welsh Government social housing grant, Barcud has transformed the site of the former Sandringham Leather Goods factory on Eastgate Street.
The development, known as Cae’r Hen Ysgol, provides a mix of six one-bedroom houses and four two-bedroom houses.
Jason Jones, chief executive of Barcud Group, said: “Barcud is focused on developing mixed tenure of affordable homes for rent. Investing in the communities where affordable housing is most needed is one of the group’s priorities and ensuring those homes meet the highest standards of quality and energy efficiency is a value we are all very proud of.
“This development in Llanidloes is yet another prime example of how committed we are to working with, and supporting local supply chain businesses, in providing exciting opportunities for locals who are keen to continue living locally in Powys.”
