THE FIRST new residents at an affordable housing development in Coventry have moved in.
The site in Sphinx Drive – managed by social landlord Platform Housing Group – will comprise a total of 196 houses and apartments when completed.
The homes offer housing to local people via affordable rent, social rent and shared ownership tenures, easing pressures on housing waiting lists and temporary accommodation.
The project received £12.5million grant funding from Platform’s strategic partner Homes England, the government’s housing and regeneration agency.
Pawel Wiktor, Regional Head of Delivery at Platform Housing Group said: “It’s been great to see people moving in and benefitting from the security and foundations that come with a place to call home.
“I want to thank Vistry Partnerships and our partners at Coventry City Council for ensuring we deliver these quality, affordable options for local people.
“Combined with our site at Bennetts Road in nearby Keresley, we’re delivering nearly 500 affordable homes for the Coventry area and hope to build more of the right homes for people in the coming years.”
Fraser Hope, Managing Director of Vistry South West Midlands, added: “Seeing the first residents move into their new homes at Sphinx Drive is a proud moment and an important step forward for affordable housing in Coventry.
“This project demonstrates what can be achieved when partners share the same ambition and vision. It is through that shared vision we have been able to work with Platform Housing Group, Coventry City Council and Homes England to deliver high quality homes that local people can afford.”
Construction on the £51million site began in 2024 and is expected to be completed in the spring of 2027. When complete, there will be a mix of one and two bedroom apartments and two, three and four bed houses.
The project will also see Vistry make financial contributions to the nearby Sphinx Sports and Social Club.
