Lindum Group has started work to build 20 one and two-bedroom affordable apartments for rent in Grantham.
The new homes will be delivered for SOUth Kesteven District Council, and are being built on derelict brownfield land in the heart of the town.
The development is at the northern end of Swinegate, next to Watergate car park and close to Brook Street. It follows public consultation including with Lincolnshire County Council Highways, local heritage and conservation organisations, St Wulfram’s Church and arranging public displays at drop-in sessions in the town.
Lindum MD Darren King said: “It is fantastic news that work has started on these new apartments, helping to ease local demand and support local people in providing an affordable place to live. It is important that the new apartments serve the purpose of easing the housing demand, but they also have to fit in with the historic aesthetic of Grantham and benefit the local people and have positive impact on what is a busy and popular area of the town.
“Being procured through SCAPE has allowed for us to engage early with SKDC to navigate issues associated with sites with high footfall and complicated access routes. We were able to discuss the issues with the council early on in the project and come up with a plan to mitigate any potential complications and accelerate starting on site.
“Affordable living is one of the biggest issues we are facing today and so it is vital we do our bit to help support our local communities and provide quality homes that suit a diverse range of needs.”
