The first residents have received their keys for their new affordable and energy-efficient homes at Coopers Hill.
A total of 13 affordable 2 and 3-bedroom apartments will be available on the site. They have been constructed by The Bracknell Forest Cambium Partnership (a joint-venture partnership between Countryside Partnerships and Bracknell Forest Council). They will be owned and managed by affordable housing provider Abri.
The redevelopment of Coopers Hill is just part of the partnership’s plan to revitalise sites around the town centre. It is also part of the drive towards creating more affordable and sustainable homes for local people.
In addition to the 13 apartments at Coopers Hill, 81 affordable apartments are being created in Market Street, split between affordable rent and shared ownership. These will also be owned and managed by Abri.
It is anticipated that all homes on a third site at Old Bracknell Lane East (the former council depot) will be affordable.
The homes at Coopers Hill have been built with sustainability and energy efficiency at the forefront of design. They have a lower environmental impact and lower running costs through:
- high-efficiency double glazing
- excellent thermal performance
- solar panels on the roofs of all apartment buildings
Sustainable travel lies at the heart of the scheme with 122 dedicated cycle parking bays and electric vehicle charging points available.
Cllr Paul Bidwell, executive member for economy and regeneration at Bracknell Forest Council, said:
“We know we need more affordable housing for local people and so it’s great to see residents picking up their keys for their new eco-friendly and affordable homes at Coopers Hill.
“This is just the first site that we’re regenerating together and we aim to provide more and more affordable homes for local people over the coming years. This approach not only makes sure we are redeveloping disused and unsightly brownfield sites in the town centre but are also creating sustainable and affordable communities at the same time.”
Daniel King, managing director, London West, Countryside Partnerships, said:
“As the first of our regeneration projects with Bracknell Forest Council, handing over the first affordable homes at Coopers Hill is a proud moment for everyone involved in the partnership. At Coopers Hill we have transformed a brownfield site into an attractive new community, as part of the Bracknell Forest Cambium Partnership’s ambition to deliver much-needed new homes for the local community.
“These high-quality, energy-efficient homes will make a real difference to residents’ lives and we’re excited to continue playing our part in Bracknell’s transformation at Market Street, where an affordable housing agreement with Abri has also been signed.”
Tom Mason, regional assistant director at Abri, said:
“It’s a proud moment to see the finished homes and knowing that they will have such a positive impact on the community. Working together with Bracknell Forest Council and Countryside we’re helping to make sure more people have access to good quality, sustainable homes that are affordable.
“Abri is committed to delivering 10,000 homes by 2030 and working in partnership is vital to achieving this goal and delivering the best outcomes for our communities. These homes will make such a difference and we look forward to welcoming customers in the coming weeks.”