Works are now underway on a project that will see the delivery of 18 brand-new, energy-efficient homes in Mastin Moor - marking a step forward in Chesterfield Borough Council’s commitment to expanding its affordable housing supply.
This project marks one of the first housing developments to be supported by the East Midlands Combined County Authority’s (EMCCA) Brownfield Housing Fund. This initiative, funded by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government and delivered in partnership with Homes England, will unlock stalled residential developments and breathe new life into under-used land across the region.
The development will see 13 new council homes built on Miller Avenue, whilst a further five houses will also be constructed on Edale Road. Overall, the development comprises seven four-bedroom homes and eleven two-bedroom homes, all of which will be let to families on the council’s housing register.
Henry Boot Construction has been appointed by the council and will be responsible for the delivery of the new homes – all of which will benefit from A-rated energy efficiency measures.
All of the homes will have solar panels and air source heat pumps fitted – helping to keep energy costs down for tenants and reduce carbon emissions across the borough.
Families who move into the new homes will be able to enjoy the outdoor spaces through private gardens and benefit from off-road parking – although the properties are located on bus routes, allowing for easy access to amenities.
Bat and bird boxes will also be installed at each of the homes, along with electric vehicle charging points.
Councillor Jean Innes, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for housing, said: “As a council, we remain committed to increasing the supply of affordable housing for local people and this latest project is helping us to achieve this.
“We are really pleased that EMCCA has allocated part of its Brownfield Housing Fund to help deliver this project that will provide much needed homes for local families. We look forward to working with EMCCA and Henry Boot Construction and watching the project progress.
“With the cost of living continuing to rise, we know how important it is to our tenants to keep homes warm but energy costs down, so we’re really pleased to be delivering new properties with the top energy efficiency rating.”
To mark the start of the project, Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, joined the Leader of Chesterfield Borough Council, Councillor Tricia Gilby, and the council’s cabinet member for housing, Councillor Jean Innes for a site visit hosted by Henry Boot Construction.
Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, said: “This project is a powerful example of how we’re turning our vision for inclusive growth into reality. Through the Brownfield Housing Fund, we’re creating high-quality, affordable homes that meet the needs of local families while supporting greener, more sustainable communities. By investing in places like Mastin Moor, we’re making the East Midlands a region that everyone is proud to call home.”
EMCCA has secured a devolved allocation of Brownfield Housing Fund investment from the UK Government to support the delivery of housing on brownfield sites in the East Midlands. The funding commitment will deliver more than 2,000 high-quality homes, supporting Mayor Claire Ward’s ambition to build 100,000 new homes in the region by 2035.
Mat Clarke, Head of Construction at Henry Boot Construction, said: “We’re proud to be supporting Chesterfield Borough Council in its mission to deliver affordable, energy-efficient homes for families across the borough.
“It’s great for us to be back in Chesterfield after recently working with the council on its largest housing development in decades at Badger Croft, and we’re delighted to continue playing our part in increasing the local housing supply.”
