Stoke-on-Trent City Council cabinet is set to approve extra investment of £615,522 to deliver 14 new affordable homes on a cleared brownfield site in Tunstall. The scheme, on Wesley Street at the former Lily Gertrude Simister Court, has a total cost of £3.04 million.
The site has already been cleared following demolition of the previous building, and planning permission has been granted for redevelopment. The scheme forms part of the council's Housing Delivery Pipeline.
What will be built
The development will provide 14 one-bedroom affordable apartments designed to modern standards. All homes will be built to nationally described space standards.
Ground-floor properties will be designed to be accessible and adaptable for older residents and people with disabilities. The development includes shared outdoor amenity space and parking with electric vehicle charging points.
Cost increase
The overall scheme cost has increased from £2.43 million in February 2024 to £3.04 million. The rise is due to inflation, further design development and site-specific works, including drainage, retaining structures and other infrastructure requirements. The revised funding strategy includes additional support from external sources.
Timeline
If cabinet approves the scheme next week, a construction contract could be awarded later this year. Work is expected to start on site in January 2027, with completion of the new homes forecast for January 2028.
Councillor Duncan Walker, cabinet member for safe and resilient communities and housing at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: "This scheme represents an important investment in affordable housing and the continued regeneration of Tunstall. By bringing a vacant brownfield site back into use, we will create 14 modern, energy-efficient homes that are designed to meet residents' needs now and into the future."
