A Sandwell Council owned site has been given a radical overhaul creating 12 new family homes in Oldbury.
• A former brownfield site at Crosswells Road in Oldbury has been reshaped to create more homes by Sandwell Council.
• Before being used for housing, the land was once the site of a council-run depot, which had been demolished.
• The regeneration of the site has improved the streetscape and aesthetics of Crosswells Road and brought new people into the neighbourhood.
• Tenants’ energy costs have been considered and Photo Voltaic (PV) panels and electric chargers have been installed at each home.
Seddon Housing Partnerships has completed the construction of new council homes on a former brownfield site in Oldbury on behalf of Sandwell Council.
A total of 12 homes have been built at Crosswells Road in Oldbury with a mix of two– and four-bedroom homes, including three bungalows. Two of the new homes are four bedroom six-person homes. The scheme received grant funding from Homes England.
As a Sandwell Council-owned brownfield site, the land has undergone extensive remediation to be brought back into use for residential purposes, reinforcing the council’s commitment to regeneration.
Councillor Vicki Smith, Sandwell Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing and Sustainable Development, said:
“We are incredibly pleased to see the new homes on Crosswells Road completed and to a very high standard. It’s so important for us to be able to regenerate sites like these and build new homes for our tenants.
“With a housing shortage nationally, we know how important it has been to complete these works and to create new sustainable homes in our communities.
Councillor Peter Hughes, Sandwell Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Infrastructure, added:
“Regenerating brownfield sites such as this is an important component not only building new homes for our residents but also providing local employment and reinvigorating areas and communities for the 21st century.”
PV panels have been installed in all the homes to bring residents’ bills down, while also helping Sandwell Council meet its carbon-neutral ambitions. Each of the homes also has its own EV charger enabling residents to make the switch in future (if desired) to electric vehicles.
Some of the homes include bespoke features to meet the changing needs of potential tenants, such as wheelchair friendly access and downstairs wet rooms.
Tony Clark, Regional Director at Seddon, added: “It is fantastic to see that these homes have now been completed in Oldbury.
“This brownfield site had plenty of challenges to overcome, but it has now been opened up to create amazing new homes that will contribute to the wider neighbourhood. The homes on Crosswells Road will provide an important place for people in the area to relax, unwind and make great memories together.”