Two empty public buildings are set to make way for much-needed housing.
The buildings at the former DELL Children’s Centre and at Douglass House , both in Efford, are no longer in use and will be demolished early next year.
It comes after the Council were successful in securing £540,000 from the government’s Brownfield Land Release Fund, which helps local authorities support the delivery of housing.
The redevelopment of sites like these is a key pillar of the Council’s Plan for Homes, a strategy that tackles the ongoing housing crisis by supporting the delivery of new and affordable housing.
Cabinet Member for Housing, Cooperative Development and Communities Cllr Chris Penberthy said “I’m really pleased that we have been successful in obtaining these funds to assist the redevelopment of brownfield sites.
“The simple truth is that this city needs more homes and it needs them quickly.
“Brownfield sites like these enable us to make best use of land that has been previously developed and deliver housing where infrastructure like schools and transport links already exist.”
The Council will now work to agree business cases for these projects and allocate £540,000 into the Capital Programme.
Once the sites have been cleared, the Council will enter into discussion with local housing partners and consult with local residents about future developments.