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Plans to deliver the biggest boost of affordable housing in Arundel in 35 years are now underway. Aster Group, Arundel Community Land Trust (CLT), Fitzalan Estates, and Esquire Developments have agreed to provide 27 energy-efficient homes for residents in the area. The properties, which are being built at Arundel Gate, are within a 15-minute walk of the town centre.
The homes will consist of eight one-bedroom maisonettes, 13 two-bedroom houses, and six three-bedroom houses. They will each be equipped with an EV charging point, an air source heat pump, and an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) B rating. Twenty of these homes will be available for social rent, while seven can be purchased through shared ownership.
Paul Summers, Arundel CLT chairman, said: "We are proud to be helping to bring the first new affordable housing for younger people in Arundel in a generation. "Aster has been a great registered provider partner for us, bringing expertise of community-led housing from other places and professional resources that we, as a community organisation, could not hope to match." The project is Aster Group's fifteenth CLT partnership scheme, solidifying its role as a leading housing association provider.
Aster’s chief investment officer, Amanda Williams, added: "We have long championed CLTs as they have local communities at their very heart, driving forward developments which the community both want and need. "We know the difference these new homes will make to individuals and families, providing stability and long-term security. "With important energy-saving features, these homes will not only reduce energy bills but also contribute to a greener, more sustainable future for our communities.
" The new homes will be surrounded by green space, woodland, and eco-habitats, with the land for the development being provided by Fitzalan Estates. Henry Arundel of Fitzalan Estates said: "Delivering the most affordable housing in Arundel in decades is a significant achievement and I must applaud the CLT for their drive and commitment in helping make this happen. "These homes will be attractive and well-built, but this is more than just constructing buildings.
"We are not only addressing the immediate housing need – we are investing in our community and creating a lasting legacy for our town." The design of the affordable homes will complement the wider development of 90 homes at Arundel Gate by Esquire Developments. Esquire Developments director, David Braddon, said: "We are delighted to be delivering our first scheme alongside Aster and Arundel CLT.
"Arundel Gate presents not only an excellent opportunity to bring some new affordable housing stock to the town, but also to build some homes that generations of Arundel residents can be proud of." The first phase of these affordable homes is set for completion from summer 2025. To register interest, applicants need to complete an e-form on Arun District Council’s website.
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