Wells MP James Heappey has welcomed the news today (Friday) that the Housing Minister has earmarked £294,000 for areas in Glastonbury and Street to support the building of homes on publicly-owned brownfield land.
Funding from the Land Release Fund will make land available for new homes in Cemetery Lane in Street and Norbins Road in Glastonbury as part of the Government’s drive to ensure 160,000 new homes can be built in the next two years.
Housing and Planning Minister Dominic Raab said he admired the ambition of Mendip District Council, after it was revealed money has been awarded to 79 schemes from 41 councils across England.
Following the announcement, Mr Heappey said: “I am pleased the Housing Minister has responded positively to Mendip District Council’s ambitious plans.
“It is great news that people want to come and live in Somerset and with house prices so high in the county, I hope these plans will help alleviate pressure on the housing market by making publicly-owned land available and made suitable for development.”
The money means the land will be released by 2020 and will ensure necessary works can be done to ensure the Council is supported through the development.