Planning approval has been granted for a major redevelopment of council housing on the New Park Village estate.

The proposals will see 205 out-dated residential properties, including deck-access maisonettes at Ellerton Walk and poor-quality bungalows on Valley Road and Shawbury Road, demolished.

They will be replaced with 188 new two, three and four-bedroom highly energy-efficient homes for rent, as well as increased car parking and improved public open space at the heart of the estate, which will include a children’s play area, green gym and seating.

Phase one of the masterplan will see provision of 98 new homes, while phase two will deliver 83 new properties. The site on Longford Road is earmarked for seven bungalows.

DSM Demolition has been appointed to start demolition in January, with phase one works on the 1960s maisonettes - which sit within eight linked deck-access blocks each with integral garages at ground-floor level - expected to take around six months.

This will pave the way for construction partner, Keon Homes, appointed through the council’s new development framework, to begin development of the new homes in summer 2025.

The £40million programme will be funded from the council’s Housing Revenue Account (HRA) capital budget.

Councillor Steve Evans, City of Wolverhampton Council Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for City Housing, said: “We are continuing to invest heavily in new and replacement council housing and this scheme will make a major difference to the residents of New Park Village.

“It forms part of our commitment to deliver good homes in well-connected neighbourhoods across the city.

“In the long-term, the redevelopment will contribute to the improvement of tenants living conditions with the provision of highly energy-efficient new homes, better play areas and green space creating an environmentally friendly estate.

“The project team will continue to work closely with the New Park Village Tenant Management Co-operative (TMC), its committee members and the residents’ steering group to ensure a successful outcome to this critical regeneration scheme.”

The redevelopment scheme will be phased over several years to minimise disruption to residents.

Matt Beckley, Partnerships Director at Keon Homes, added his support: “New Park Village represents a fantastic opportunity to transform a tired and outdated living area into a high-quality residential community.

“Spanning two phases, we will work with the City of Wolverhampton Council to build out the properties, featuring ample parking space and designed around carefully thought-out open spaces.

“This is one of the first projects we have worked on as part of the new Housing Development Framework and highlights what a progressive local authority is looking to achieve by providing not only housing, but a place where people and families are proud to call

home.”