Plans approved for almost 100 new energy-efficient homes in Wolverhampton

They will replace 93 post-war prefabs on the Lincoln Green Estate in Bushbury. 

The scene is part of Wolverhampton Council's citywide strategy to identify solutions for 4,100 outdated homes built by old, non-traditional construction methods. 

The scheme saw Keon Homes appointed as the construction partner for the new homes on the Lincoln Green Estate and they are expected to start work on the estate in late Spring. 

The first wave of the demolition of the ageing bungalows continues across the estate on Alleston Road, Grosvenor Road, Lincoln Green and School Lane.

Demolition work is also continuing in the Wood End and Portobello areas of the city with work on planning applications for new homes in the other two locations ongoing.

The council took the decision to replace the properties before they have an adverse effect on tenants' health and wellbeing.

The new, more modern housing, will also help to provide a greater ability to adapt properties to meet tenants' needs, something which the council says has been difficult to achieve in the outdated properties due to their structural limitations.

Talking about the developments, Wolverhampton Council Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for City Housing, Councillor Steve Evans, said: “The non-traditional built properties are in such poor structural condition that they can no longer be economically and satisfactorily maintained.

“For the safety and comfort of our residents, we are delivering better homes in the long term so that they can make their own in the same location.

“We will continue talking with all those affected and have engaged with all tenants, who are relishing the prospect of moving into brand new homes.

"They understand the absolute necessity to remove these outdated bungalows and replace them with new modern homes.

“It is a key priority of our council plan to ensure we provide good homes in well-connected neighbourhoods for all our residents.”