Work is progressing on a £14.5 million affordable housing scheme in Sandiacre, Derbyshire, led by Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA) in partnership with Moorbridge Developments. The 53-home development sits across Gas Street near the River Erewash and Erewash Canal, close to the Grade II-listed Springfield Mill.
The project includes 22 shared ownership homes and 31 for affordable rent, all managed through Erewash Borough Council’s Home Options system. Properties will range from two to four bedrooms and are designed with high energy performance in mind. Each unit features solar panels, electric vehicle charging points, private gardens, and allocated parking. All homes are built to EPC A rating using a fabric-first construction method to improve energy efficiency and reduce running costs.
NCHA’s delivery is supported by funding from Homes England as part of a strategic push to expand affordable housing across the East Midlands through 2028. The site, designed by Urban Plus and built by Moorbridge Developments, aims to blend sustainability with the area’s industrial heritage.
Construction has already started, with the first homes expected to be ready by autumn. Full project completion is scheduled for summer 2026.
