Plans have been approved by Buckinghamshire Council for Hightown Housing Association to build 51 new affordable homes in High Wycombe.
Hightown will replace the existing derelict building on Desborough Road with 51 high-quality, affordable flats. The development will comprise of 27 one-bedroom flats and 24 two-bedroom flats. 12 of the flats will be wheelchair accessible.
The development will be highly energy efficient with air source heat pumps, solar panels, green roofs and electric vehicle charging points.
Hightown acquired the brownfield site in October 2022. The new homes will provide affordable accommodation for local people and families on Buckinghamshire Council’s housing register.
The development will be in a highly sustainable central location in High Wycombe and close to the shopping centre and leisure facilities.
Andrew Royall, Director of Development at Hightown Housing Association, said:
“I am delighted that we have been given the go ahead to build these much-needed homes in Buckinghamshire. With a very high demand for accommodation in this area, I am pleased that Hightown can contribute to help alleviate the housing crisis in Buckinghamshire and boost the supply of new affordable homes for local people and families.”
Construction should commence in summer 2025.
