These three case studies show what can be done, creating attractive, affordable and appropriate housing in rural areas:
Stocksfield, Northumberland
Stocksfield is a prosperous rural commuter village in Northumberland, where no new affordable homes had been built for 25 years. But then the community decided to build homes themselves.
The Parish Plan identified the need for more affordable homes but local residents were concerned about any new developments being built on green belt as the village sits in a beautiful rural setting.
Working with Karbon Homes they developed seven much-needed new affordable homes to rent by local people in the village. The new affordable homes were built on brownfield sites to help minimise their environmental impact and protect the green belt.
Read more about the Stocksfield project
Egton, North Yorkshire
In the heart of our neighbours' North Yorkshire Moors, ten new affordable homes are helping local families stay close to the community they know and love.
Built on a Rural Exception Site with help from the Rural Housing Enabler Programme and collaboration with a local landowner, Parish Council and housing association, the homes offer long-term affordable rent for people with strong local ties.
“These homes have helped local families stay in Egton and have given the village a real boost.” – Egton Parish Council
Read more about the Egton project
Longhoughton, Northumberland
Watch the story of a Parish Council’s approach to addressing the housing needs in their village, in this short film on Longhoughton, Northumberland.
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