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73 affordable modular homes are to be created close to Blackburn town centre as part of a deal between Places for People and Homes England<\/h2>\n

Funded through Places for People<\/a>\u2019s partnership with Homes England<\/a>, the development will bring new timber-framed homes to a site off Alaska Street, just south of Blackburn town centre.<\/p>\n

All of the two, three and four bedroom homes will be created off-site at Places for People\u2019s Modularwise factory in Wales, using pre-manufactured modular construction techniques<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Places for People was selected as one of Homes England\u2019s first strategic partners in July last year, receiving \u00a374m in funding to help deliver 2,603 additional affordable modular homes by 2024.<\/p>\n

The Alaska Street development is being created as part of Places for People\u2019s broader strategy which has seen it increase its commitment to modern methods of construction (MMC) \u2013 including its recent announcement of a partnership with Ilke Homes<\/a>, the modular sector\u2019s biggest ever deal.<\/p>\n

David Cowans, chief executive of Places for People, said: \u201cWe are delighted to announce more details of this development, which will pave the way for the creation of affordable modular homes for the local community in Blackburn.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur recent efforts show how Places for People is embracing modern methods of construction as we strategically invest in modular, finding new ways to deliver better, well-designed and affordable homes in the process.\u201d<\/p>\n

The investment from Homes England comes following the organisation\u2019s increasing support of modern methods of construction<\/a> (MMC); Chris Groves, general manager for MMC at Homes England explained: \u201cMMC have the potential to be significantly more productive than traditional building methods and greatly increase the pace at which new homes are delivered.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn October, Homes England published its strategic five year plan that makes the take up of MMC a requirement for developers on our sites. We use strategic partnerships, like that with Places for People, to support our partners in adopting MMC and help create affordable homes that towns like Blackburn need.\u201d<\/p>\n

Phil Riley, executive member for growth and development<\/a> at Blackburn and Darwen Council, concluded: \u201cThis project will bring affordable, modern homes to Blackburn, and increase choice for people in the borough.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt will also contribute to the wider regeneration of the area and add to the great home building taking place. The redevelopment of Alaska Street has been a priority for the regeneration of South Blackburn for a number of years and we are delighted that work can now progress.\u201d<\/p>\n

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