New homes for local residents
Work has officially started on a development that will bring 18 brand-new, energy-efficient homes to Mastin Moor in Chesterfield – a major step forward in Chesterfield Borough Council’s commitment to providing more affordable housing for local families.
The scheme is among the first in the region to tap into the East Midlands Combined County Authority’s (EMCCA) Brownfield Housing Fund. This fund unlocks stalled developments and turns under-used land into vibrant communities. Backed by the UK Government and delivered with Homes England, it’s driving regeneration across the East Midlands.
Where are the homes being built?
- 13 council homes on Miller Avenue
- 5 homes on Edale Road
Each property will feature:
- Solar panels and air source heat pumps to cut energy bills and reduce carbon emissions
- Private gardens and off-road parking for residents
- Electric vehicle charging points
- Bat and bird boxes to support local wildlife
The homes are also located on bus routes, making it easy for families to access local amenities.
Councillor Jean Innes, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for housing, said: “As a council, we remain committed to increasing the supply of affordable housing for local people and this latest project is helping us to achieve this.
“We are really pleased that EMCCA has allocated part of its Brownfield Housing Fund to help deliver this project that will provide much needed homes for local families. We look forward to working with EMCCA and Henry Boot Construction and watching the project progress.
“With the cost of living continuing to rise, we know how important it is to our tenants to keep homes warm but energy costs down, so we’re really pleased to be delivering new properties with the top energy efficiency rating.”
To mark the start of the project, Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, joined the Leader of Chesterfield Borough Council, Councillor Tricia Gilby, and the council’s cabinet member for housing, Councillor Jean Innes for a site visit hosted by Henry Boot Construction.
Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, said: “This project is a powerful example of how we’re turning our vision for inclusive growth into reality. Through the Brownfield Housing Fund, we’re creating high-quality, affordable homes that meet the needs of local families while supporting greener, more sustainable communities. By investing in places like Mastin Moor, we’re making the East Midlands a region that everyone is proud to call home.”
EMCCA has secured a devolved allocation of Brownfield Housing Fund investment from the UK Government to support the delivery of housing on brownfield sites in the East Midlands. The funding commitment will deliver more than 2,000 high-quality homes, supporting Mayor Claire Ward’s ambition to build 100,000 new homes in the region by 2035.
Mat Clarke, Head of Construction at Henry Boot Construction, said: “We’re proud to be supporting Chesterfield Borough Council in its mission to deliver affordable, energy-efficient homes for families across the borough.
“It’s great for us to be back in Chesterfield after recently working with the council on its largest housing development in decades at Badger Croft, and we’re delighted to continue playing our part in increasing the local housing supply.”
