People have begun moving into new homes on a mixed-tenure development in North Yorkshire.
The 33-home scheme is in Kirkby Malzeard, near Ripon, and forms part of a partnership between North Yorkshire Council’s Brierley Homes and Broadacres Housing Association to deliver more affordable housing across the county.
Of the 33 homes, 13 are classed as affordable, with nine available for social rent and four for shared ownership. The remaining 20 properties are being sold privately.
Claire Townson, chief executive of Broadacres, said: “This is an exciting partnership between two organisations committed to providing affordable housing in rural communities where demand is high.
“This scheme at Kirkby Malzeard is a great example of what good affordable housing should look like in relation to energy efficiency, design quality, types of housing, and how it supports housing needs at all stages of life.”
Known as Laverton Oaks, the development includes one-bedroom bungalows and two, three, and four-bedroom homes.
All the affordable homes will be allocated to people with a local connection to Kirkby Malzeard.
The properties feature renewable air-source heat pumps, triple glazing, and enhanced insulation to improve energy efficiency.
Tony Dodds, managing director of Brierley Homes, said: “Our site at Kirkby Malzeard is really starting to take shape, and it’s fantastic to see the development come to life and begin to be enjoyed by residents.
“Working with Broadacres allows us to support local housing needs while delivering homes that are modern, sustainable and built to last.
“We take great pride in providing high-quality homes that people will love to live in.”
North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for housing, councillor Simon Myers, welcomed the progress.
Cllr Myers said: “It’s wonderful to see residents beginning to move into their new homes at Laverton Oaks.
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“Developments like this are vital for rural communities, where the need for genuinely affordable housing is especially acute.
“This partnership is about ensuring that local people can stay living in the places they know and love, in high-quality, energy-efficient homes that meet a range of needs.
“This scheme shows what can be achieved when we focus on delivering the right homes in the right places for the long term.”