More than sixty new affordable homes are set to be constructed in a Birmingham suburb, marking a significant step in addressing the city's housing needs. The development on Long Nuke Road in Northfield is the result of a partnership between the local authority and housing providers.
Details of the Northfield Housing Scheme
Birmingham City Council has sold the land and agreed a deal with developer Keon Homes to build the properties. Housing association Bromford will own and manage all 65 homes upon completion. The mix of tenures is designed to cater to various needs within the community.
The breakdown of the new homes is as follows:
- 22 homes for social rent.
- 22 homes for affordable rent, which will be allocated to people on the council's housing waiting list.
- 21 homes for affordable home ownership, available through Bromford's shared ownership scheme.
Beyond housing, the project includes significant community benefits. It will feature new sports pitches and the construction of a changing pavilion in the adjacent Senneleys Park.
Overcoming Challenges to Deliver Vital Homes
Matt Beckley, Partnerships Director at Keon Homes, highlighted the collaborative effort behind the project. "We have an extremely strong relationship with both Birmingham City Council and Bromford," he said. "This helped us unlock an especially difficult project at Long Nuke Road."
He explained that the team worked against the clock, amending planning permission and completing legal work just before the deadline. The start on site was achieved a mere two weeks before the planning consent was due to expire. The project also has the full backing of Homes England.
Part of a Wider Council Strategy for Affordable Housing
This agreement represents the third such deal signed by Birmingham City Council in 2025. Earlier in the year, the council partnered with Morro Partnerships and Midland Heart to deliver nearly 300 affordable homes in Stechford. In September, a land sale to TR Partnerships and Midland Heart was agreed to build 10 social rent homes at Trescott Road.
Councillor Nicky Brennan, Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness, emphasised the council's commitment. "Delivering more decent affordable homes for Birmingham families is a key priority," she stated. "Every single home on the Long Nuke Road development will be affordable."
She urged all partners to continue working with the council to identify new sites, aiming to rapidly increase the supply of warm, safe, and energy-efficient homes for residents.
Lyndon Parkes, Head of Land at Bromford, called securing the site a "significant milestone." He added, "Every project like this helps us move closer to our goal of building 2,000 homes a year that create thriving communities and transform people's lives."
