We are excited to announce that we have started work to build 30 brand new, energy-efficient affordable homes in Newport.
The housing scheme at Kelvedon Street is our first development in Newport. It’s also our second scheme outside of Torfaen, the first being Brynhoward Terrace in Caerphilly.
There will be 22 one bedroomed and 8 two bedroomed apartments with communal areas. Each apartment will have an A rated EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) as a result of modern heating systems that are energy saving and more economical to run. This will help to improve the health and wellbeing of the residents and reduce the impact of fuel poverty.
Our construction partner for the scheme is MVR Solutions and we have secured grant funding for the project from Welsh Government.
The project has been made possible through the support and partnership of Newport City Council and Welsh Government and benefits from Welsh Government grant funding.
Steve Blake, our Executive Director of Development and Regeneration, said, “We are really pleased to be building new homes in Kelvedon Street, our first project in Newport, with our partners, MVR Solutions. It aligns with our priority to build high quality, affordable and energy efficient homes in Southeast Wales, and will be followed by several other projects we have in the pipeline for the area
Catherine Love, our Chief Executive, said, “It’s our ambition to increase the supply of social housing through sustainable development and regeneration.
“We understand how a safe, warm and comfortable place to call home is at the heart of anyone’s health and wellbeing, so I am delighted that we are building these sustainable, energy efficient homes in Newport.”
The new homes, which are due to be completed in December 2027, will be available to rent from Bron Afon via Home Options, Newport’s Local Housing Register.