Alliance Homes to deliver 1,000th new affordable home in partnership with Woodstock Homes

Housing association Alliance Homes is celebrating a key milestone in its commitment to deliver 2,000 new affordable homes by 2033. The organisation recently signed an agreement with developer Woodstock Homes to deliver its 1,000^th affordable home as part of a new scheme in Winscombe, North Somerset.

The development will provide 15 homes for social rent and another five for shared ownership, delivered as part of the section 106 agreement with North Somerset Council.

This marks a significant step towards Alliance Homes’ target. To date, 691 much-needed new affordable homes have already been built, with the remainder up to the 1,000-home milestone now secured in the organisation’s development pipeline.   

Alliance Homes Service Director - New Homes, Sarah McQuatt, commented: “Signing this agreement is a proud moment for us, marking the halfway point in our journey to deliver 2,000 new affordable homes by 2033. Every new home we build provides more families with a safe, secure place to live and thrive – so for us, it’s about much more than just bricks and mortar.  

“Our partnership with Woodstock Homes has been key in helping us deliver high-quality homes, and playing our part in tackling the housing crisis in our region.

(L to R: Sarah McQuatt, Alliance Homes Service Director – New Homes, Woodstock Homes Managing Director, James Hutchinson, Alliance Homes Project Manager, Becka Bristow, Woodstock’s Partnerships Director, Owain Barker and Woodstock’s Assistant Land and Planning Manager, Thomas Catling.)

Woodstock Homes’ Managing Director, James Hutchinson said: “We’re proud to collaborate with Alliance Homes and deliver new affordable homes that meet the needs of families and communities. We look forward to continuing our partnership to address the urgent demand for affordable housing in our region.”

The signing of the agreement for the new development in Winscombe follows the success of other collaborations between Alliance Homes and Woodstock Homes in Nailsea, Tickenham and the Charlton Gate development in Brentry, South Gloucestershire.

One of the new residents, Jess Crowley, moved into a shared ownership home at Charlton Gate with her partner and young family. She told us how the move has transformed their lives: “Life is much better now, and we’re happier. The house is warm, bright and there’s so much room, which makes everything less stressful. It’s a relaxing place to be, and it really feels like home.”

Alliance Homes is committed to making a positive impact in the region by providing high-quality, affordable housing for those who need it most. With this latest development in Winscombe, the housing association is one step closer to achieving its goal of delivering 2,000 new affordable homes for communities across the South West.