Work has started on a 拢24m regeneration scheme in Derker, Oldham, which will see Seddon build 132 carbon-neutral homes across five brownfield sites for Hive Homes.
Hive Homes, formed in 2018, is a consortium of housing providers, backed by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to deliver affordable housing.
The sites in Derker were acquired by Hive Homes from Oldham Council with an aim to accelerate housebuilding in the area.
Hive Homes secured funding through GMCA and the Brownfield Land Fund before appointing Seddon as contractor for the scheme, continuing a relationship established on previous schemes in Rochdale, Middleton and Radcliffe.
The scheme will include 21 homes for affordable rent, 23 shared ownership and 88 properties for open market sale. The development will include a mix of detached, semi-detached and mews properties, and has been designed to meet local housing need for more than 600 people.
The scheme is designed to exceed the requirements of the Future Homes Standard. All homes are designed to be energy-efficient, with timber frames, solar panels and smart energy systems. A heat recycling system will capture and redistribute warmth throughout each property.
The first homes should be completed in October 2026 at the London Road site, with further homes to follow at Cromford Street and Evelyn Street. Abbotsford Road will form the final phase of the scheme. All homes are expected to be completed by spring 2028.
Seddon development & decarbonisation director Richard Sterling said: 鈥淭his project reflects what we value most at Seddon 鈥� strong partnerships, thoughtful regeneration and homes that genuinely improve everyday life. Working together with Hive Homes, we鈥檙e bringing forward carbon neutral homes that are better for residents, better for the environment and are built to last. 聽It鈥檚 a clear example of how future-proof housing can be delivered at scale on challenging brownfield sites.鈥�