Keon Homes to transform disused garage site

A Staffordshire-based housing developer is set to increase local affordable housing.

Keon Homes has received planning approval to construct 12 one-bedroom council apartments on a disused garage site in Graiseley, on behalf of City of Wolverhampton Council. 

The development, located off Russell Street and bordering Zoar Street and Merridale Street, will feature three storeys with ground-floor apartments designed to be wheelchair accessible.

Officials say the scheme replaces derelict garages that had been affected by anti-social behaviour, with demolition scheduled later this year.

They add that the project supports the council’s wider aim of boosting affordable housing close to the city centre, providing safe and accessible homes for local residents.

Architect's impression of the proposed development 

Councillor Steve Evans, City of Wolverhampton Council deputy leader and cabinet member for city housing, said: “Clearing and developing small brownfield sites like this is a major part of our housing strategy to deliver good homes for local people in well-connected neighbourhoods.

“It is important we build a range of different sized council homes across the city, catering for local residents’ needs.

“Now the plans have been approved, we can deliver a development that will provide an uplift to the area for residents and businesses alike.”

Jim Woodsford, pre-development and planning manager at Keon Homes, added: “Brownfield development continues to be a core driver for Keon Homes and making use of otherwise redundant sites to provide much-needed, affordable housing.

“We have worked closely with City of Wolverhampton Council to design a scheme that will make the best possible use of the development land in Graiseley, whilst complementing the surrounding area.

“The proposed units will provide highly energy efficient homes in a safe and welcoming environment for residents, injecting new life into the area in the process.

“The development will further bolster the supply of affordable housing in Wolverhampton, and this can only be good news for everyone concerned.”

Demolition of the derelict garages is expected to take place later this year.

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