Port Loop scheme delivers first homes

A Midlands housing developer has reached a key milestone on a Birmingham regeneration scheme after completing the first homes ahead of schedule.

Keon Homes, working with sister company Cameron Homes, has handed over the first 30 homes at the £36 million Icknield Port Loop development to housing association partner Midland Heart, with residents already moving in.

The two and three-bedroom properties form part of Phase 3 of the scheme, which will ultimately deliver 124 homesalongside a small apartment block overlooking the canal.

Designed to reflect the site’s industrial heritage, the homes feature distinctive sawtooth roofs and use sustainable timber frame construction.

They are also built to be zero carbon ready, incorporating electric heating, heat pumps and solar panels to support energy-efficient living.

Matt Beckley, partnerships director at Keon Homes, said: “Port Loop was a real statement urban regeneration scheme for the local authority, yet hasn’t been without its challenges with two developers entering administration before they could start Phase 3.

“We came in and promised to build the 124 properties on time and to the highest standards and this first handover, ahead of schedule, reaffirms that commitment.

“More importantly, we have delivered thirty much-needed affordable homes to individuals and families, giving them the opportunity to start new lives and form the beginning of new communities. 

“That’s what this scheme is all about.”

The Port Loop project is the latest collaboration between Keon Homes and Midland Heart as part of wider efforts to regenerate brownfield land and deliver affordable housing across the Midlands.

Joe Reeves, deputy chief executive at Midland Heart, added: “Port Loop is an important regeneration project for Birmingham, and we’re delighted to see the first homes completed and handed over to tenants.

“These properties reflect our commitment to delivering sustainable, well-designed places where people can thrive. 

“As the wider scheme progresses, we look forward to welcoming many more families into this growing neighbourhood of high quality, affordable homes.”

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