North of England contractor partners with Together Housing to meet rising demand for high-quality, accessible homes.

Esh Construction has broken ground on 65 new affordable homes just three miles from Hull city centre.

The North of England contractor brought the development forward in a land-led deal worth £13.1 million working in partnership with Together Housing.

The project on land opposite the Freedom Centre, between Ryehill Grove and Wyton Grove, will see 31 two-bedroom, 28 three-bedroom and six four-bedroom homes built, with accompanying private rear gardens and parking facilities.

Accessibility and adaptability standards will be adopted for 16 homes, with features such as a step-free access, increased circulation space and potential for future adaptations including level access showers at ground floor in the three-bedroom homes.

Simon Woodward, Operations Director at Esh Construction, said: “This latest project builds on the success of two previous developments delivered by Esh in partnership with Together Housing, which have provided over 160 affordable homes in Halifax and Doncaster in the past two years.”

“By utilising our land-led solution to bring the latest project forward, a huge collaborative effort has taken us through the planning phase, and we’re excited to see it take shape in the coming months.”

The new homes will be marketed for affordable rent. Dai Howells, Assistant Director of Development at Together Housing said: “We’re thrilled to have broken ground on another exciting housing project in partnership with Esh Construction. Together, we align on our ambitions to deliver high quality and affordable homes that will in future, support people and families who want to build roots in the city.

“The addition of adaptable homes will help to increase the availability of affordable homes for those with accessibility needs and supports the need to develop more diverse communities built for all to benefit from.”

Efficiency North were the land promoter for the site and Ward Hadaway provided Esh with legal support in the land transaction. Esh Construction will be supported through the development by Acanthus WSM Architects, Eastwood and Partners and CPC Project Services LLP.

The scheme is expected to complete in early 2027.

To find out more about Esh Construction, visit www.eshgroup.co.uk