Brighton Council Transforms Multiple Sites Into 30 Energy-Efficient Homes

Brighton & Hove City Council continues to address housing shortages through its Hidden Homes project, which transforms underused spaces into affordable, energy-efficient council homes. The latest addition is a two-bedroom family home on Martin Road, built on land that was formerly part of a neighbouring council house's garden, and will be let at social rent to ensure long-term affordability. Since 2019, the project has delivered 30 new homes and includes features like air source heat pumps, solar panels, and wildlife-friendly additions such as bee and swift bricks. Other developments include a three-bedroom house in Bevendean, eight homes on the Bristol Estate, and conversions in Manor Hill, Whitehawk, contributing to the city's sustainable housing stock. Separately, an application has been submitted to replace a touring caravan park in Brompton on Swale with five four-bedroom houses, emphasizing sustainable rural housing and biodiversity gain while reducing parking spaces. These initiatives reflect broader efforts to provide innovative, environmentally conscious housing solutions in both urban and rural areas across England.