UK's Places for People Launches 126-Unit Affordable Housing Construction Plan
en.Wedoany.com Reported - On November 10, UK housing development agency Places for People announced that it has completed the acquisition of a 12-acre (approximately 4.86-hectare) residential site in Thornton-Cleveleys, Wyre District, Lancashire, and plans to commence construction of 126 affordable homes in the coming weeks, with the first homes expected to be delivered in 2027. The project is located on Fleetwood Road North and is planned to include 74 affordable rented homes and 52 shared ownership homes, with construction funding to be partly provided by a grant from Homes England.
The project plans to adopt 8 housing types. Of the 74 rented homes, there will be 4 one-bedroom, 7 two-bedroom, 46 three-bedroom and 17 four-bedroom units; the 52 shared ownership homes will include 6 two-bedroom, 35 three-bedroom and 17 four-bedroom units. The mix of housing types covers different family sizes, with rented homes and shared ownership homes together forming the residential supply structure of the project.
The site was previously held by BXB Thornton, a joint venture formed by BXB Land Solutions and Promenade Estates. Places for People had previously been confirmed as the purchaser of the residential development land, with the transaction conditional on obtaining reserved matters planning approval. Wyre Council approved the relevant planning application in August 2026, after which the land transaction was completed and the project entered the construction preparation phase.
The project will also receive grant support from Homes England and will incorporate landscaping, biodiversity enhancement and green infrastructure elements. During construction, Places for People plans to work with local partner organizations to deliver employment and skills training.
Places for People has previously delivered the Thistleton Park residential project in Thornton-Cleveleys, comprising 80 affordable homes. The Fleetwood Road North project will continue to be developed by the agency, with the first homes scheduled for delivery in 2027.
