For Local People Ryedale Local Connection to the Fylingdales Parish

Summer 2011

NORTH Eight homes for rent and two shared ownership YORKSHIRE Ryedale & Scarborough Area were delivered by the Home Group in Rural December 2010 on land owned by Rural Housing Enabler Colin Huby Scarborough Borough Council at Fylingthorpe. HOUSING ENABLERS All the homes were allocated to people with a Local homes for local people Ryedale local connection to the Fylingdales parish. Broadacres has completed six rented and Earlier this year, the newly completed two shared ownership homes at Moor development at Station Road Nawton was View, Hinderwell. Local homes... officially opened by the former chair of the parish council, Liz Ives. Other rural schemes in Scarborough: Ten homes for rent have been built by Yorkshire Lythe: 6 two/three bedroom rented homes Housing on land bought from a private due for completion in July 2011 (Mulgrave for local people landowner. The nine homes - a mix of two and Estate for Broadacres) three bedroom houses and one bungalow - have Glaisdale: 7 rented and 4 shared North York Moors National Park Authorities. been allocated to people with a local connection ownership homes due to be completed in New Contract... to Nawton or the neighbouring villages. However, a new Business Model is being November 2011 (Sanctuary Housing) New Beginnings! developed to put the enablers on a more Another two rural exception sites are under sustainable footing in the future. construction and due to be completed later this Spring 2011 brought with it changes to year. Sanctuary Housing is building twelve The four enablers are embracing the challenge homes at Thornton-le-Dale in the North York Selby Area the team of Rural Housing Enablers, of each working across two districts and are Moors National Park. The Westgate scheme will which was reduced to four. keen to gain a good understanding of the provide two and three bedroom homes - eight Rural Housing Enabler Carolyn Vaughan-Downes geography of the new areas and build on the Despite sadness at losing colleagues the team is for rent and four for shared ownership. The good work already undertaken. They will share committed to continue to work closely with scheme grew out of a parish plan supported by Work has begun on the first rural exception site ideas, expertise and knowledge to ensure that parish councils and rural communities to deliver the parish survey and was made possible to be built in the district for many years. The they provide innovative housing solutions to even more rural affordable housing across through a willing private landowner. Appleton Roebuck development - close to meet the identified housing needs of rural Tadcaster - is in an area of particularly high North Yorkshire. communities. At St Hilda’s in Sherburn, Broadacres is building house prices. The Parish Council was keen to Last year 124 rural affordable homes were ten two and three bedroom houses, six for rent The team is pleased to continue to work with see the development of much needed delivered across the sub region - it is hoped that and four for shared ownership due for communities where they have already affordable housing in the area. The scheme, another 151 will be ready in the next 12 months. completion in early 2012. which is being developed by Broadacres in developed strong ties and welcome the RHE resources are now shared across opportunity to work with others who have not Other rural schemes in Ryedale include: conjunction with Selby District, is made up of ten homes for rent and shared ownership in a neighbouring local authorities strengthening the yet met them and want to know more about Ampleforth: 4 bungalows - currently on cul-de-sac of: sub-regional framework. This new approach will how they can help. site (Yorkshire Housing) allow enablers to continue to work closely with They will also continue to work in partnership 2 x 2 bedroom bungalows parish councils, communities and local Wintringham: 1 x 2 bed house + with planning policy colleagues to ensure organisations to identify sites: work with commuted sum - (s106 funding) 4 x 2 bedroom houses affordable homes of the right size, type and landowners and planners to release sites; and tenure are delivered on rural housing sites that Hovingham: 4 rented/4 discount for sale 4 x 3 bedroom houses. consult with communities to design local housing are allocated in Local Development - currently on site (s106 funding) The scheme which is due for completion this schemes that meet the needs of local people. Frameworks (LDFs) - development plans that are winter has been built on land provided by a The team will also assist housing association being prepared by all North Yorkshire districts. local farming family. Scarborough partners to allocate the properties to local Interest from local people wanting to register for people in housing need and celebrate Two recently completed rural exception sites in one of the properties is already high and the scheme successes. the North York Moors National Park which were homes will be allocated this autumn. developed using grant from the Homes and This year the RHE programme will be funded by Communities Agency will have opening cash provided by the North Yorkshire Strategic The need for rural affordable ceremonies in the autumn. Housing Partnership and contributions from housing remains acute local authority partners - Craven, Hambleton, Harrogate, Scarborough, Selby, Richmondshire and Ryedale and from the Yorkshire Dales and continued overleaf... Supported by Local Government North Yorkshire & York Housing Board Despite a recent fall in house prices The Borough Council is proposing that one half A partnership between Hambleton District in many rural areas, low and average Craven & Harrogate Area of exception sites should be RDHs and the Council, local landowners, Dalton and Newton other half more conventional affordable Ouse Parish Councils, Broadacres and incomes and the lack of mortgages Rural Housing Enabler Sarah Close housing. Selling at 75% of market value, RDHs Endeavour Housing Association has provided continue to cause problems for local would be built either by a developer or a eleven homes for rent and three for low cost people looking for a home….and the registered partner. home ownership. Craven lack of affordable housing is A restrictive covenant will mean that the They have been part funded by the Homes and threatening village life. A derelict mill in a rural conservation area that registered partner that owns and manages the Communities Agency. has lain empty for four years, has been brought remainder of the site certifies valuations, local The homes at Dalton have been delivered via a Are the facilities in your community back to life in a unique housing project eligibility and need at every re-sale. under threat of closure? following close working with Craven District mixed development planning application Council, the HCA and partners. This innovative model, only suitable for which required 40% affordable housing Can you be assured that your children exception sites, does not require grant aid. It will provision. They were designed to blend in with will be able to attend the local primary The Greenroyd Mill at Sutton -in-Craven, project allow some cross subsidy and should enhance the existing properties on The Rowans and school? totals 94 new homes, of which 65 are affordable land value. It should also help landowners to have been welcomed and supported by the homes. Jephson will manage 26 family homes build homes for employees and family members local community. Will the local shop still be there in a few for rent whilst Yorkshire Housing will deliver 19 who meet the eligibility criteria. years time to enable you to pop along to rented homes for older people and 20 as Endeavour Housing Association oversaw the buy those forgotten essentials? intermediate rent for first time buyers. The older The model introduces a range of affordable scheme with Dunelm Properties as developer tenures on 100% affordable sites providing a and Brown Smith Baker as architects. persons housing will replace a local scheme no Is an affordable housing scheme needed range of housing options to meet local needs. longer fit for purpose and also provide George Crescent at Newton on Ouse was to keep the life blood of your And it will help promote balanced and additional homes for the elderly. developed in partnership with Hambleton community? sustainable communities and safeguard District Council, Broadacres, Browne Smith Baker rural economies. Are you, or a member of your household, (architects) and Clayfield Construction Ltd. in housing need? The Borough Council views this as a change of Locals are very impressed that these practice not policy - but is about to consult on it Would you like to know if there are any affordable homes are of an exceptionally high as part of the LDF process. Your comments will new housing schemes proposed in your quality and innovative design with large be welcomed. area that include an element affordable glazed panels and timber frames. The housing for local people? architects have maximised the south facing rear aspects and used the most current Hambleton & Richmondshire Area renewable energy innovations available whilst ☺ still succeeding in blending the scheme with We are here to help…contact the existing village streetscape. This scheme your Rural Housing Enabler: Rural Housing Enabler Amanda Madden has been nominated for a number of Sarah Close - Craven and Harrogate prestigious design awards. 01756 706418; Hambleton [email protected] 01423 556844; Fourteen local families have new homes in Richmondshire [email protected] Dalton and Newton on Ouse, addressing an Greenroyd Mill identified local housing need. A mixed development of 31 homes has just Amanda Madden - Hambleton & been completed at Richmond Park, Brough Richmondshire The project is unique in that a joint with St Giles. 01609 767048; commissioning approach was used to minimise It has enabled 16 local people to rent [email protected] costs and reduce delays. Two registered affordable homes from Broadacres and 15 local 01748 828755; partners and a private developer have worked residents to get a foot on the property ladder [email protected] together, sharing professional services. with the help of the Homebuy Direct Initiative. Colin Huby - Ryedale & Scarborough They have been developed in partnership with 01653 600666 ex.354; Harrogate Richmondshire District Council and Yorvik Homes. [email protected] 01723 232323 ex.2945; A new approach to delivering exception sites is The scheme provides a well balanced mix of [email protected] being explored by officers to help bring properties from flats to three bedroom houses. sites forward. The need for these homes was identified as a Carolyn Vaughan-Downes - Selby priority for military personnel who need to 01757 292042; ‘Rural Discount Homes’ (RDHs) provide homes establish homes in the area where they work for sale to local people in housing need at a [email protected] Newton on Ouse and their children are growing up. discount on market value in perpetuity. Despite a recent fall in house prices The Borough Council is proposing that one half A partnership between Hambleton District in many rural areas, low and average Craven & Harrogate Area of exception sites should be RDHs and the Council, local landowners, Dalton and Newton other half more conventional affordable Ouse Parish Councils, Broadacres and incomes and the lack of mortgages Rural Housing Enabler Sarah Close housing. Selling at 75% of market value, RDHs Endeavour Housing Association has provided continue to cause problems for local would be built either by a developer or a eleven homes for rent and three for low cost people looking for a home….and the registered partner. home ownership. Craven lack of affordable housing is A restrictive covenant will mean that the They have been part funded by the Homes and threatening village life. A derelict mill in a rural conservation area that registered partner that owns and manages the Communities Agency. has lain empty for four years, has been brought remainder of the site certifies valuations, local The homes at Dalton have been delivered via a Are the facilities in your community back to life in a unique housing project eligibility and need at every re-sale. under threat of closure? following close working with Craven District mixed development planning application Council, the HCA and partners. This innovative model, only suitable for which required 40% affordable housing Can you be assured that your children exception sites, does not require grant aid. It will provision. They were designed to blend in with will be able to attend the local primary The Greenroyd Mill at Sutton -in-Craven, project allow some cross subsidy and should enhance the existing properties on The Rowans and school? totals 94 new homes, of which 65 are affordable land value. It should also help landowners to have been welcomed and supported by the homes. Jephson will manage 26 family homes build homes for employees and family members local community. Will the local shop still be there in a few for rent whilst Yorkshire Housing will deliver 19 who meet the eligibility criteria. years time to enable you to pop along to rented homes for older people and 20 as Endeavour Housing Association oversaw the buy those forgotten essentials? intermediate rent for first time buyers. The older The model introduces a range of affordable scheme with Dunelm Properties as developer tenures on 100% affordable sites providing a and Brown Smith Baker as architects. persons housing will replace a local scheme no Is an affordable housing scheme needed range of housing options to meet local needs. longer fit for purpose and also provide George Crescent at Newton on Ouse was to keep the life blood of your And it will help promote balanced and additional homes for the elderly. developed in partnership with Hambleton community? sustainable communities and safeguard District Council, Broadacres, Browne Smith Baker rural economies. Are you, or a member of your household, (architects) and Clayfield Construction Ltd. in housing need? The Borough Council views this as a change of Locals are very impressed that these practice not policy - but is about to consult on it Would you like to know if there are any affordable homes are of an exceptionally high as part of the LDF process. Your comments will new housing schemes proposed in your quality and innovative design with large be welcomed. area that include an element affordable glazed panels and timber frames. The housing for local people? architects have maximised the south facing rear aspects and used the most current Hambleton & Richmondshire Area renewable energy innovations available whilst ☺ still succeeding in blending the scheme with We are here to help…contact the existing village streetscape. This scheme your Rural Housing Enabler: Rural Housing Enabler Amanda Madden has been nominated for a number of Sarah Close - Craven and Harrogate prestigious design awards. 01756 706418; Hambleton [email protected] 01423 556844; Fourteen local families have new homes in Richmondshire [email protected] Dalton and Newton on Ouse, addressing an Greenroyd Mill identified local housing need. A mixed development of 31 homes has just Amanda Madden - Hambleton & been completed at Richmond Park, Brough Richmondshire The project is unique in that a joint with St Giles. 01609 767048; commissioning approach was used to minimise It has enabled 16 local people to rent [email protected] costs and reduce delays. Two registered affordable homes from Broadacres and 15 local 01748 828755; partners and a private developer have worked residents to get a foot on the property ladder [email protected] together, sharing professional services. with the help of the Homebuy Direct Initiative. Colin Huby - Ryedale & Scarborough They have been developed in partnership with 01653 600666 ex.354; Harrogate Richmondshire District Council and Yorvik Homes. [email protected] 01723 232323 ex.2945; A new approach to delivering exception sites is The scheme provides a well balanced mix of [email protected] being explored by officers to help bring properties from flats to three bedroom houses. sites forward. The need for these homes was identified as a Carolyn Vaughan-Downes - Selby priority for military personnel who need to 01757 292042; ‘Rural Discount Homes’ (RDHs) provide homes establish homes in the area where they work for sale to local people in housing need at a [email protected] Newton on Ouse and their children are growing up. discount on market value in perpetuity. Summer 2011