The timber framework for 24 new City of Wolverhampton Council homes for rent in Low Hill is beginning to emerge.
The council’s housing development team is leading on the project, with Morro Partnerships appointed to construct the homes using sustainable building methods.
It will deliver a mixture of detached and semi-detached houses, bungalows and a small number of flats, plus 52 parking spaces, on a cleared site at the rear of Old Fallings Crescent, previously occupied by the former Peach Tree adventure playground and disused garages.
The homes have been designed by BM3 Architects, with the houses being built to future adaptability standards and the bungalows to wheelchair standards. All will have a high energy efficiency rating, electric vehicle charging point and solar panels.
As well as 2-bedroom homes, 4 and 5-bedroom homes have also been included in the scheme to cater for larger families, with the first timber frames now being installed following ground works.
The 24 new homes form part of the latest phase of new council properties coming forward across the city, with development works completed, underway or set to start in the coming months on 81 properties across six sites.
The Low Hill development has been supported by a £1.74million grant from Homes England.
Councillor Steve Evans, City of Wolverhampton Council Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for City Housing, said: “This development helps address the local area’s housing needs by providing a variety of council homes that will enhance the surrounding neighbourhood and foster a vibrant and inclusive community.
“A lot of credit must go to our housing development project managers for working in consultation with existing residents to develop such a strong scheme.
“I’m delighted to see the first timber frames going up on these well-designed homes, near to open spaces and community facilities, further providing much needed opportunities for Wolverhampton residents.”
The carbon footprint of a timber frame is less than traditional structures, and this modern method of construction also helps to reduce energy consumption, helping to keep residents’ bills to a minimum.
Tom Broadway, Managing Director (West Midlands) at Morro Partnerships, said: “Building on our successful refurbishment of the Bushbury Triangle Centre and collaborative efforts with Wolverhampton Council, this scheme strengthens Morro’s continued investment in environmental care and social infrastructure.
“By embedding high-quality, energy-efficient council homes into the area, we’re helping reduce residents’ carbon footprints, support diverse family types, and regenerate previously underused land – delivering long-term benefit for Low Hill and beyond.”