Funding for new homes at former pub site

A scheme to provide 50 new homes on a former pub site in Cardiff has received a funding boost.Wales & West Housing’s Colchester Avenue development, on the old Three Brewers Pub site, will provide a mix of one- and two-bedroom flats in Penylan, Cardiff.Also included would be a ground floor retail store as well as car parking, bike stores and outdoor communal amenity space for residents.Now Wales & West has received more than £5m in Social Housing Grant (SHG) funding from the Welsh Government.The SHG is used to fund affordable housing schemes identified by local authorities and build new social homes towards the target for this governmental term.The homes at Three Brewers Court will be highly insulated and fitted with air source water heating and the latest ventilation systems that circulate warm, fresh air and reduce condensation.Minister for climate change Julie James said: “Affordable housing, and more specifically affordable social housing, remains a key priority for us.”This new development will provide much needed social housing for residents in Cardiff as well as encouraging active travel and helping people and families save money on their energy bills.”Colchester Avenue is an excellent example of the type of high quality, energy efficient and affordable homes we’re trying to provide for people and families in Wales.”