Funding boost for brownfield housing
The Mayor of the East Midlands has secured £57.2 million to deliver over 1,900 homes on brownfield land, including new developments in Mastin Moor, Chesterfield.
The funding will be used over the next four years to support the construction of more than 1,900 homes across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire. These homes will be built on previously developed sites which are now derelict or underused, offering an opportunity to deliver much-needed housing while making use of existing infrastructure and community connections.
This latest investment adds to more than £36 million already secured, taking the total brownfield funding for the region to over £93 million.
Building work has already begun on several sites, including Mastin Moor in Chesterfield, which forms a key part of the programme.
Mastin Moor will see the delivery of 18 energy-efficient homes, marking a step forward in efforts to expand affordable housing supply locally. The development will include 13 council homes on Miller Avenue and a further five houses on Edale Road.
In total, the site will provide seven four-bedroom homes and 11 two-bedroom homes. All properties will be allocated to families on Chesterfield Borough Council’s housing register, helping address local demand.
Henry Boot Construction has been appointed to deliver the project, with all homes designed to meet A-rated energy-efficiency standards.
Other developments are also underway at Balderton Rise in Newark and Alder Close in Shirebrook, Derbyshire, contributing to the wider regional housing strategy.
The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is continuing to work with local authorities, landowners, developers, and Homes England to unlock further sites. The Brownfield Housing Fund is expected to act as a catalyst for additional investment while supporting long-term economic growth.
The funding forms part of a wider £234 million Government package awarded to seven Mayoral Combined Authorities to unlock up to 8,000 new homes on brownfield land.
The announcement comes alongside plans for potential new towns and the launch of a National Housing Bank, as part of broader efforts to address the housing crisis, support first-time buyers, and create jobs across the construction sector.
Mayor Claire said:
“Through our previous Brownfield Housing Fund allocation, I can see the appetite that partners have to turn ambition into action. I’m looking forward to working with them to unlock sites, attract further investment, and deliver real change for our residents both now and in the future.”
As EMCCA continues to work with local authorities, landowners, developers, and Homes England, the Brownfield Housing Fund will act as a catalyst for further investment. The programme is helping to meet housing demand, regenerate communities, and support long-term and inclusive economic growth across the region.
Housing Secretary Steve Reed, said:
“People want real change – homes they can afford, local infrastructure that works, and good jobs in thriving communities.” This comes alongside the confirmation of seven sites for potential new towns and the launch of a National Housing Bank.
The Government said these measures form part of its “commitment to ease the housing crisis, supporting first-time buyers, and creating thousands of jobs across construction and related industries”.
To discover further local developments in and around the area, visit: www.chesterfield.co.uk/developments/
