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Calico Homes has begun work on the £5.9m affordable homes project on Tay Street in the South West area.

Partial funding from Homes England has been secured by Calico Homes to help complete the project and Ring Stones Maintenance and Construction will lead the construction element of the build.

Due to complete in Spring 2022, the project will create 42 new homes in total, consisting of 24 two bedroom houses, 16 three bedroom houses and two one-bedroom apartments.

Work has started on the Tay Street site in Burnley where 42 new homes will be built

Calico Homes has identified a need for more affordable housing available to rent within the area.

Despite barriers faced in the past 10 months due to the pandemic, they are continuing to invest in communities, working safely to provide modern homes for people who need them.

The development will also create additional construction job and apprenticeship opportunities, helping to boost the local economy.

Wendy Malone,who is Director of Development at Calico Homes, said: “We know there is a need for more affordable homes in the area and so we are hopeful that this exciting new opportunity will be welcomed by the local community.

An GCI image of how the Tay Street development will look (Image courtesy of BTP Architects)

"By continuing to work throughout the pandemic, we are able to provide these homes for families and individuals who already have a local connection with the area.”

Earlier this week Calico announced it had been given the green light for another housing development in Burnley.

Plans have been drawn up to build 22 two and three bed homes and 12 apartments on Sycamore Avenue.

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Promise of affordable homes for residents as work begins on housing development in Burnley