Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Rugby Borough Council to deliver a £22m affordable homes scheme on Clifton Road in Rugby.
The Biart Place scheme, which was designed by architects RG+P, will comprise 60 one- and two-bedroom apartments, alongside 20 two-, three- and four-bedroom houses, plus 20 maisonettes.
The scheme has been part-funded by several grants, with Willmott Dixon’s development team supporting the council in obtaining a £6.8m grant from Homes England under its Affordable Homes Programme 2021-26, alongside a further £2m from the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership via the government’s Getting Building Fund.
Michelle Cotterill, director at Willmott Dixon, said: “These affordable homes will provide much-needed provision in the area, while also delivering sustainable homes which are low carbon and energy efficient. The development is just part of the regeneration efforts taking place in Rugby and will deliver high-quality modern homes, helping to make the area a more attractive place for locals to stay and for others to consider relocating to.”
Cllr Tim Willis, Rugby Borough Council portfolio holder for communities, homes, digital and communications, added: “We’re delighted to partner with Willmott Dixon to deliver our ambitious plans to develop Biart Place and build 100 new, social rent homes for Rugby. With support from Homes England and the government’s Getting Building Fund, we have prioritised building modern, energy efficient homes for our tenants while ensuring the design of the development both complements the site’s Victorian surroundings and lays the foundations for a new, thriving community at Biart Place.”
