At a glance
30% affordable homes
100 new homes
£2.8m invested by the Welsh Government
Golwg Y Bryn, Ebbw Vale
01/02/2022
Lovell Partnerships completed the acquisition of a brownfield site in the town of Ebbw Vale in July 2019 and set to redevelop the site to make way for 100 new, high-quality mixed-tenure homes.
Project
Golwg Y Bryn, Ebbw Vale
Location
Bryn Serth, off Waun-Y-Pound Road, Ebbw Vale
Dates
September 2019 – 2022
Partners
Melin Homes housing association, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council and the Welsh Government
Value
£16.8 million
will offer 30% affordable housing
provide 70 open market homes for sale and 30 affordable properties
a range of two, three and four-bedroom homes
affordable homes will be available via Registered Provider Melin Homes
Welsh Government invested £2.8 million
Partnership housing developer Lovell has completed the acquisition of a brownfield site in the town of Ebbw Vale that is set to make way for 100 new, high-quality mixed-tenure homes.
The £16.8 million scheme, which is located at Bryn Serth, off Waun-Y-Pound Road on the town’s north-western outskirts, has been brought forward in partnership with housing association Melin Homes, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council and the Welsh Government.
Construction on the former quarry is due to begin in summer 2019 and to be completed in 2022. Once finished, the project will provide 70 open market homes for sale and 30 affordable properties, comprising social rent and Low Cost Home Ownership.
Known as Golwg Y Bryn, the market sale component of the development will include a range of two, three and four-bedroom homes, as well as two three-bedroom show homes, which are expected to open their doors this winter.
The affordable element will be made up of two-bedroom apartments, as well as two and three-bedroom houses.
James Duffett, Regional Managing Director for Lovell, said: “We are thrilled to have acquired this land, which will play a vital role in providing new homes for first-time buyers, second and third steppers and growing families alike.
“The development will also bring fresh benefits for the local economy and community, and will create a significant number of training and job opportunities, as well as a series of community projects.”
Paula Kennedy, Chief Executive of Melin Homes, said: “The Bryn Serth scheme is excellent news for Blaenau Gwent.
“The project is a great example of how collaborative working can benefit people and communities.
“The development will offer 30% affordable housing to the area, and we are proud to be part of it.”
Situated within a mile of Ebbw Vale’s thriving centre, the site has excellent access links to the town’s train station, which offers regular direct services to Cardiff and the A465 Heads of the Valleys road.
It also located three miles from Festival Park Shopping Centre, which boasts a selection of 40 shops, cafes and restaurants.
"This development at Bryn Serth, Ebbw Vale is a great example of partnership in action between Melin Homes, Blaenau Gwent CBC, Welsh Government and Lovell. We want Blaenau Gwent to be a great place to live and this agreement will enable the provision of much needed good quality, affordable homes. The mixed tenure range of housing will create a new community for this area, whilst addressing the increasing pressure to provide decent, sustainable homes for the people who need them."
Councillor Dai Davies, Executive Member for Regeneration, Blaenau Gwent Council
Client testimonial
"I was so pleased to be at the ground breaking ceremony at Golwg Y Bryn. This is a great example of how working in partnership can benefit communities and the local economy, allowing people to get on the property ladder whilst also creating many additional training and job opportunities."
Cllr Garth Collier, Deputy leader of Blaenau Gwent Council
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