SNG to deliver 84 affordable homes in Southampton
Work is due begin in the spring which will deliver 84 affordable homes at St Mary's in Midanbury Lane, Southampton.
Leading housebuilder Thakeham will build the homes on our behalf of which 42 social rent homes available for people on Southampton City Council’s housing register. While 42 Shared Ownership homes will offer opportunities for those want to get on the housing ladder through part buy and part rent.
All homes will be designed to meet SNG’s sector leading Homes and Place standard with the development blending city living with green spaces and nature. It will also include parking, landscaping and play areas. Work is due to start on site from April.
Jenny Grote, SNG’s Land and New Business Director – South, commented: “We’re really excited to be starting on site in the next few months on this fantastic scheme which will deliver good, affordable homes. There is currently a wait of more than 10 years for a family house in Southampton, so this development will provide a much‑needed boost to the city’s supply of affordable homes.”
Daniel Cornelius, Thakeham’s Partnerships Director, said: “We are pleased to be working with our partners, SNG, on another exciting project together to deliver 84 high quality homes in Southampton. This scheme will provide an opportunity for local people to remain or settle in the area and will be built with the community in mind.”