Great Places Completes Deal with Northstone to Deliver Affordable Homes in Lancaster

Great Places has finalised a £6.2 million deal with Northstone to deliver 31 high-quality affordable homes at its new Breacla development in Lancaster.

The agreement supports a significant boost in affordable housing provision in the region, with 21 of the homes to be delivered under Section 106 where 10 have been allocated to Affordable Rent and 11 for Shared Ownership. An additional 10 homes are also available for Shared Ownership as part of the deal which exceeds planning requirements and reinforces Great Places’ and Northstone’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable communities. This positive move also underlines their collaborative approach and long-term vision for sustainable neighbourhoods.

Breacla, on Scotforth Road, is a sought-after area of Lancaster and the 70-home development represents a strong example of multi-tenure placemaking. Northstone will retain 39 homes for open market sale, with the remaining 31 homes now allocated to Great Places including a mix of 1-bedroom maisonettes, 2-bedroom bungalows and houses for Affordable Rent and a mix of 2-bedroom bungalows and houses, 3 and 4-bedroom houses for Shared Ownership.

The first handovers to Great Places are scheduled for Summer 2025, with all homes due for completion by Spring 2026.

This partnership between Great Places and Northstone is the second to complete this year and reflects a shared commitment to placemaking and affordability, helping people access high-quality homes in an area of growing demand.

Commenting on the agreement, Hazel Doolan, Development Programme Manager at Great Places, said:

Working with Northstone has allowed us to secure a variety of much-needed affordable homes in a well-designed, desirable development. We’re particularly pleased with the additional shared ownership units which goes above and beyond planning requirements, and which not only showcases Northstone’s commitment but broadens the offer for local people.

Jarod Kelly, Land & Partnerships Manager at Northstone, added:

At Northstone, we believe in delivering communities, not just homes and this deal with Great Places means we are not only meeting local housing needs but we are exceeding them. Breacla will be a place for everyone.