Derelict brownfield sites across England will be transformed into thousands of new homes as the new brownfield fund opens
Through the new £180m brownfield fund 17,600 new homes will be built on derelict sites – creating thriving communities and levelling up across England.
Brownfield land release fund 1 created 7,750 new homes
- The Lancashire One Public Estate partnership £670,000 to support the remediation of land at Griffin Housing Regeneration site in Blackburn. This enabled the phase 1 development of the site to progress and deliver 140 new homes for affordable rent or shared ownership.
- In Blackpool, £400,000 provided a new traffic system for a development at Ryscar Way. The improved road access opened up land for 51 new homes.
- In Rotherham, £300,000 unlocked the sites of 2 former adult care residential facilities to provide 44 new homes for first-time buyers and older people in the local area.
Tackling the housing shortage and increasing home ownership
Minister for government efficiency, Jacob Rees-Mogg, said:
“Opening up this land is a fantastic opportunity for regeneration, improving government efficiency and playing a vital role in tackling the housing shortage while increasing home ownership. I am pleased to see this work is being delivered, after many attempts over the decades.
“This will provide a boost to the economy, foster the creation of thousands of jobs, and it is also the opportunity to convert derelict and unloved land into beautiful new hamlets or villages, which will give many young families their first step on the housing ladder.”
Funding will be delivered through the One Public Estate partnership
The new fund will be delivered through the One Public Estate partnership between the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, the Office of Government Property and the Local Government Association.
Councils have until 19 August 2022 to submit applications via the designated accountable body of their local OPE Partnership.
