Southern Housing has delivered 20 new homes at its Foundry Close development in Hurst Green, Sussex - bringing much-needed affordable homes to the area.
Constructed by Greymoor, the development is made up of six homes for affordable rent and 14 to buy through shared ownership, with the first residents now moved in.
The homes have provision for electric vehicle charging points and there’s a community peace garden at the centre of the development, for residents and the wider community to use.
With Foundry Close complete, work continues on Southern Housing’s other developments in the area, including Ingrams Farm in Ninfield and Sussex Plants in Hailsham.
Sussex is facing significant pressure on its social housing waiting lists and needs new family homes. A recent study by the National Housing Federation, Crisis and Shelter found that at the current lettings rate, it would take between 3 years (Wealden) to 17 years (Adur) to clear Sussex local authorities’ current waiting lists, highlighting how demand has outstripped supply.
Speaking of the development sites in Sussex, Luke Chandler, Director of Delivery at Southern Housing, said: “We’re delighted to have completed Foundry Close and to be welcoming the first residents into their new homes.
“This development, and the others in the area, reflect Southern Housing’s commitment to delivering high-quality, affordable housing in areas where it’s needed most, despite the challenges facing the housebuilding sector.”
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