UK Councils Back Multi-Site Housing Developments Worth Hundreds Millions

Several major housing development plans have been proposed across the UK, focusing on affordable and mixed-use projects on brownfield and undeveloped sites. Ashfield District Council plans to build around 70 affordable, energy-efficient homes on a 19-acre disused railway site in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, emphasizing environmental features like bat and bee habitats. In Cheshire, a proposal for 55 affordable homes includes a mix of houses, maisonettes, and bungalows with green space and EV charging points, despite some local concerns about infrastructure capacity. Durham County Council approved a development of 97 homes in Leadgate, despite community objections regarding loss of countryside and local character. In Douglas, plans to redevelop historic buildings into apartments and retail units were approved, highlighting the need for town centre regeneration. Meanwhile, a £100 million mixed-use development called Phoenix Yard in Birmingham aims to deliver 240 homes alongside retail and commercial space, supporting the area's growth and industrial heritage.