The development will feature ten homes available for affordable rent, comprising five one-bedroom flats, two one-bedroom maisonettes, two two-bedroom houses, and one three-bedroom house. Additionally, two two-bedroom houses will be offered through the Shared Ownership scheme, aimed at assisting individuals who cannot afford to purchase a home outright.
A recent bricklaying ceremony marked a milestone at the development, bringing together project partners to witness the progress and participate in laying bricks on the homes currently under construction.
Councillor Daniel Manvell, lead councillor for Housing, Benefits and Revenues for the Alliance for Wealden (Labour Party), highlighted the project's significance. "Coopers Green builds on the success of Coronation Place and demonstrates our continued commitment to delivering high-quality, energy-efficient homes across Wealden," he stated.
Councillor Manvell added, "This work we do of providing affordable housing to our residents is part of a four-year programme to build and purchase approximately 170 new affordable council homes and the Coopers Green development will help the council towards that goal. We have focused on building smaller one-and two-bedroom properties, as we know these are in high demand and will help meet the needs of residents. Alongside this investment, we have worked closely with developers, housing associations and other partners to increase the supply of affordable housing across Wealden."
He also noted that last year, 506 new affordable homes were built in the district, meaning 40% of all new homes delivered were affordable. He thanked the project teams for their efforts.
The development is anticipated to be completed in 2027. For further information on the Shared Ownership scheme, interested parties can contact Wealden District Council’s housing team via email.
