Countryside Partnerships, part of Vistry Group, has been working with Midland Heart, a leading housing association, to deliver over 400 affordable homes at the 1,500-property development on the former power station site in Drakelow Park.
In total, over 200 families have moved into new homes at Dracan Village this year, with around 75 moving into new affordable homes, 42 families investing in an open market property, and 90 families in rental properties through Sigma Capital Group plc, one of the leading providers in the build-to-rent market, bringing a completely mixed tenure offer to the community.
Phil McHugh, managing director, North West Midlands, Countryside said: “Our partnership work with Midland Heart throughout 2023 at Dracan Village is indicative of our commitment to create places where people love to live, with sustainable communities built to last. By putting the community first, and transforming former brownfield sites, together we can create new neighbourhoods of high-quality homes to suit families and individuals at every stage of life. It’s hugely rewarding to see so many people celebrating their first Christmas in their new homes at Drakelow.”
Chris Miller, director of development at Midland Heart, said: “We’re proud to be working with Countryside to deliver safe, secure and decent homes to people within our region. The regeneration of Drakelow Park is a key part of our commitment to build/ acquire 4000 homes by 2025 and will make a huge difference to the local community, giving families access to much-needed, quality housing and local amenities.
“I want to offer a warm welcome to all the families moving into Dracan Village this Christmas and hope they have a long and happy time in their new homes.”
The site is being run with the local environment and community in mind. Countryside has reduced the number of lorry movements in the local area by recycling over 95% of all excavated materials on the site, reducing waste, CO2 emissions and unnecessary site traffic. In addition, the scheme is made up of closed-panel homes built off-site at one of Countryside’s modular factories, with each modular home emitting 14,460 kg CO2e less than a traditional brick-and-block house. Those interested in finding out more about Dracan Village can contact the sales team on 01283 809639 or visit http://www.dracanvillage.co.uk/.