A total of 90 new affordable homes are set to be built in Bierley.

The project is a collaboration between social enterprise Places for People and Vistry Group.

The Woodlands Edge site will provide open space, green corridors, and landscaping, and existing walkways as well as entrances to Bierley Hall Woods will be improved.

Two- and three-bedroom houses will be offered in affordable rent and shared ownership tenures.

144 full-time construction and nearly 180 supply chain jobs are expected to be created across the build period, adding an estimated £23m to the local economy.

 

Nilam Buchanan, regional managing director for central and north of Places for People, said: "As the UK’s leading social enterprise, we have a long-term plan to help address England’s chronic shortage of homes and build sustainable communities, with a big focus on delivering much-needed affordable homes.

"We are delighted to work with Bradford Council and our strategic partners, Vistry Group, to create 90 much-needed affordable houses for the local community.

"We’re also proud to provide significant employment opportunities and showcase the opportunities a career in the built environment can offer."

Planning permission was granted for the development in October 2023, and work is set to commence in the summer.