Construction has started ten new affordable homes for rent in West Beckham, a village in North Norfolk. These homes will be prioritised for local residents and those from nearby areas.

Representatives from Broadland Housing Association and North Norfolk District Council held a sod-cutting ceremony at one of the sites on Church Road, opposite St Helens & All Saints Church.

New Homes Details

Church Road Site

This site will have one four-bedroom house, three three-bedroom houses, and one two-bedroom house. The homes will be designed to look like a traditional farmhouse and converted barns, set back from the road with green spaces and wildflower areas.

Sheringham Road Site

This site will feature four two-bedroom bungalows and one one-bedroom bungalow, arranged to resemble a converted farmyard.

To view the Site Models and further details visit West Beckham – Broadland Housing Association (broadlandgroup.org)

High Environmental Standards

All the homes will be built with:

• Air source heat pumps
• Photovoltaic panels
• Electric charging points

Collaborative Effort

This project is a partnership between Broadland Housing Association, North Norfolk District Council, and Homes England. It is part of a larger initiative to provide affordable housing across North Norfolk.

Community Support

Michael Newey, Chief Executive of BHA, emphasised the need for affordable housing in local communities, saying:

Right across North Norfolk, villages are in critical need of affordable housing so that local people can live and work in their local communities. This is a very good example of a scheme which is delivering exactly those kinds of homes.

Cllr Wendy Fredericks, Deputy Leader of North Norfolk District Council, expressed her excitement:

I am beyond delighted that we are able to break the ground today on these two amazing high-quality affordable housing schemes in West Beckham.

Cllr Callum Ringer, the North Norfolk district councillor for West Beckham, added:

I am delighted that we were able to create homes for ten local families in our village, and so glad that people who were brought up here will have a chance to return.

Construction Timeline

The homes on Church Road are expected to be completed by Spring 2025, and those by Sheringham Road by Summer 2025. Priority for these homes will be given to people connected to West Beckham and nearby villages.

Interested in Applying?

The homes will be advertised closer to completion. For more information or to apply, please visit www.north-norfolk.gov.uk