HCA grant for new affordable homes in East Grinstead

East Grinstead, in West Sussex, is set to benefit from new and affordable homes thanks to a £1.45million grant from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA).

The national housing and regeneration agency has agreed to support the RHNineteen development in Garlands Road, which is forecast to provide 26 new and affordable homes to meet local demand.

Developers Taylor Wimpey will replace a derelict office block with around 87 new homes, with the affordable properties managed by the Raven Housing Trust.

The affordable properties will include a one and a two bedroom flat – both fully wheelchair accessible – 12 one bedroom flats and 14 two bedroom flats. All of the new homes will reach Level 3 under the Code for Sustainable Homes.

This grant is part of the National Affordable Homes Programme from the HCA to deliver new affordable homes across England.

Kevin Bourner, head of area at the HCA, said: "There is a real need for affordable homes in East Grinstead. I’m delighted that the HCA is able to support the Garland Road development to replace an old derelict office block and create an affordable and sustainable place for people to live."

Construction is anticipated to begin in April with the work expected to be complete by September 2011.