Chairman of HCLT Mark Hugo showed South East Cambridgeshire MP Lucy Frazer round the Ovins Rise development in Haddenham on Friday 21st May.
The HCLT have already welcomed tenants to 7 houses and 2 more move in next week. When the development is complete in 2022/3 HCLT will own 17 homes let to local people at affordable rents and will have shared ownership of 2 further properties alongside tenants/co-owners. The Trustees of HCLT are all unpaid volunteers and have worked hard in these challenging times to deliver affordable housing alongside various parties the Parish Council, East Cambridgeshire District Council, the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and Homes England.
The site is being developed in collaboration with Palace Green Homes and will when complete, comprise 54 new homes and a children’s play area set in landscaped surroundings.
Lucy Frazer was shown round one of the HCLT homes which is ready for tenants moving in next week.
“I am very impressed with the Ovins Rise development and the role Haddenham Community Land Trust have had in providing affordable housing to local people. Housing can be expensive in Cambridgeshire and it’s heartening to know young couples and families have moved into lovely new homes here. The CLT was formed by local people working together for the benefit of the local community. I congratulate all those involved. “
Lucy Frazer visited The Robert Arkenstall Primary School during her Haddenham visit, Headteacher Kate Bonney is also a Trustee of HCLT.
“I see a real need for high quality affordable housing for families and teachers in the communities around local schools. I frequently hear about people’s struggles with access to the housing they need and it’s wonderful that the HCLT has helped to deliver this great resource in Haddenham.”
Press release from Haddenham Community Land Trust
Photo Credit: Haddenham Community Land Trust
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