Energy-Efficient Council Homes Given Green Light

The construction of a further 12 council homes has been given the go ahead in South Tyneside.

The development of two- and three-bedroomed apartments and houses at Lizard Lane, Marsden, was given the green light by the Council's Planning Committee.

The build will provide homes for affordable rent on the former site of a four-storey block of flats and shops demolished in early 2022, as it was outdated and no longer fit for purpose.

All the properties will have parking and a back garden. They will be A rated for energy consumption and will use energy efficiency measures including solar panels, thermal store and battery storage. They will all have electric vehicle charging points.

Cllr Jim Foreman, Lead Member for Housing and Community Safety, said; "This development will provide much-needed affordable homes in a very popular location.

"It will also be bringing previously-developed land back into use, in line with our brownfield first policy.

"We're proactive about delivering good quality modern homes, in line with our ambition of creating strong communities where people live in safe, sustainable neighbourhoods.

"Housing is a lot more than just bricks and mortar, it can change people's quality of life, which is why we're proactive about developing the kind of good quality, affordable homes local people want."

The homes will be funded through the Housing Revenue Account which is funded by rental income, and grant funding provided by Homes England, and as part of the council's five-year housing capital strategy.