Central Bedfordshire Council: Outcome of the formal investigation works at Windsor Drive, Houghton Regis
Date Added: 01/09/2022
Central Bedfordshire Council will not be progressing any further works on the proposed development of affordable housing at Windsor Drive in Houghton Regis at this time.
The decision to pause this proposal has been made because the construction sector is exceptionally volatile currently and costs are rising rapidly. Instead, the Council will proceed with the delivery of other affordable housing schemes that are further along in the design stage.
Julie Ogley, Director of Social Care, Health and Housing at Central Bedfordshire Council, said: “Whilst these cost pressures are having an adverse impact on all construction schemes, we think that by waiting 2-3 years, we will be in a better position to revisit and consider the Windsor Drive site. Central Bedfordshire Council will always endeavour to balance local concerns when exploring potential sites to better meet the demand for more affordable homes in Houghton Regis.”