Work starts on £47.3million affordable housing development in Kirklees [Archived]

We are leading the development, off Westgate in Cleckheaton, in partnership with developer, Strata.

Strata is building a mix of two, three and four-bedroom homes on the 6.47 hectare site on our behalf.

We will make 110 of the homes available for affordable rent, with the remaining 70 being made available for shared ownership.

Sharon Thomas, our director of development and partnerships, said: “We’re excited to be providing much-needed affordable housing for people in Kirklees, with funding support from Homes England.

“We’re already working with Kirklees Council with a view to developing affordable homes across Kirklees, and when the opportunity came up to purchase and develop this additional site in partnership with Strata, we felt it complemented those plans very nicely.

“As well as building high-quality, energy efficient homes, we’re looking forward to building great relationships with the people and communities of Kirklees.”

Mark Leaf, chief growth officer at Strata, added: “It is fantastic to see our new partnership with Thirteen come to fruition at Westgate and see 180 new affordable homes start on site.

“Working closely with Thirteen, the scheme will have such a positive impact on the local community and provide much-needed new homes.”

Councillor Graham Turner, Kirklees Council’s cabinet member for finance and regeneration, said: “I am delighted that Thirteen is continuing to build on its existing working relationship with Kirklees.

“We need 1,730 new homes each year in Kirklees and these properties will play an important role in meeting housing need in the north of the district and delivering the homes we need to support economic growth.”

The development is receiving financial support from Homes England’s Affordable Homes Programme and completion is expected in late 2028.