Armed Forces veteran receives purpose‑built home in £2.5m Telford regeneration scheme

A £2.5million scheme to build 16 new homes for social rent in Telford has been completed.

Housing Plus Group has completed a £2.5 million regeneration scheme at the Ley in Dawley.

The project saw the replacement of five ageing bungalows with 16 new, energy-efficient homes for social rent.

The scheme - which features a mix of one-bedroom and two-bedroom bungalows - included a specially adapted property designed for an Armed Forces veteran - allowing them to continue living independently within their local community.

Martin James, development and regeneration manager at Housing Plus Group, said the development represents “the culmination of years of planning.”

“This development has been designed to provide high‑quality homes that meet a range of housing needs, and we’re particularly pleased that the specially adapted bungalow will provide a long‑term home,” he said.

“Supporting members of the Armed Forces community is an important part of our commitment to ensuring everyone has access to a safe, secure and suitable home.

“It’s incredibly rewarding to see a new community beginning to take shape.”

R1 Construction managing director Ben Tomkinson said the project was “incredibly rewarding” for the team who were “proud to be playing a part” in the ongoing regeneration.