A new national plan and increased funding to boost to English estate regeneration has been announced by the Department for Communities and Local Government, and the Homes and Communities Agency.
As part of a new strategy for regenerating deprived housing estates, an additional £32 million of new funding is now available, along with £140 million from the estate regeneration fund.
Councils will also get advice on transforming areas from a new national strategy to address common challenges that can stop projects, such as resident protection concerns or finding the necessary finance.
Estate regeneration aims to deliver thousands of additional homes over the next 10-15 years and provide well-designed public spaces and a better quality of life in areas often characterised by poor quality housing and social deprivation.
The strategy was devised after discussions with more than 100 areas across England. It covers:
- resident engagement and protection – this includes a model residents’ charter to help ensure a better standard of resident protection
- good practice guide – steering schemes through all the key stages including the range of finance options available
- alternative approaches to regeneration – providing advice on community-led housing development
- case studies – illustrating and highlighting examples of design and quality, along with community engagement.
