Work begins on new housing development in Oswestry

Representatives from Shropshire Towns and Rural Housing, Shropshire Council and construction company Speller Metcalfe came together on the former Swan Lane site to celebrate the official start last Thursday.

Speller Metcalfe will now begin work on the housing development, which will comprise of 15 three-bedroomed and 4 two-bedroomed high-quality homes. One of these will be specially designed in conjunction with Transhouse, a local registered charity providing living opportunities for people with physical disabilities. The development will offer a mix of houses for rent and low cost home ownership.

Shropshire Towns and Rural Housing, who manage over 4,200 homes on behalf of Shropshire Council, has contracted Speller Metcalfe to build 68 properties across north and south Shropshire as part of its affordable housing programme.

The affordable housing programme has been made possible through funding from the Homes and Community Agency, and the council’s housing revenue account.

Sue Adams, Managing Director of Shropshire Towns and Rural Housing, said:

“We are really pleased that work has now started on the construction of 19 new properties on Swan Lane.

“Providing good-quality, low cost homes in Shropshire is an absolute priority for us and the affordable housing programme will allow us to bring new homes to Oswestry.

“This development is further evidence of our commitment to ensure local people have access to good quality and affordable housing in the county.”

The new housing development is scheduled to be completed in spring 2015.