West Northamptonshire Council has approved a development to convert a former care home in Ecton Brook, Northampton, into 18 affordable homes. The scheme will provide 12 homes for social rent and six for shared ownership, addressing a local shortfall in affordable housing.
Site preparation is underway, with demolition and asbestos removal supported by a £200,000 grant from the Government’s Brownfield Land Release Fund. Construction is expected to start after a procurement process later this year, with completion projected for spring 2027.
The development will incorporate sustainable features, including air source heat pumps and electric vehicle charging points, aimed at reducing energy costs for residents and limiting environmental impact. Funding will combine Homes England grants, Housing Revenue Account borrowing, and a reduced land transfer from the Council to maintain long-term affordability.
The project forms part of the Council’s Affordable Homes Delivery Plan, which seeks to provide more genuinely affordable housing in West Northamptonshire, where demand exceeds 1,000 homes per year.
This initiative repurposes a disused site into modern, energy-efficient homes, prioritising households in need while contributing to broader local housing targets.
