Nine affordable homes are to be built in Skipsea to prioritise rehousing for local people who have lost, or face losing, their homes to coastal erosion. The development is being delivered on the site of former agricultural buildings at Church Farm, approximately one mile inland from the advancing cliffs.
Housing details and tenure
The scheme comprises five two-bedroom bungalows and four houses with two and three bedrooms. All nine properties will be let at social rent, offering a long-term housing option for households displaced by coastal decline.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Number of homes | 9 |
| Types | Five 2-bed bungalows; four houses (2 & 3 beds) |
| Tenure | Social rent |
| Location | Church Farm, Skipsea (c.1 mile inland) |
Cost and funding
The project is expected to cost £3.1 million. The known funding contributions are:
- £1,000,000 from Homes England
- £800,000 from the Changing Coasts East Riding project
- £244,000 from East Riding of Yorkshire Council
The housing association Broadacres will cover the remaining balance and WB Construction has been appointed as the contractor.
Why the scheme matters locally
The east Yorkshire coastline is among the fastest eroding in Europe; in some places it can retreat by as much as 4.5 metres a year. Properties on streets such as Green Lane in Skipsea have faced the immediate threat of collapse into the sea, and several households have already been forced to leave their homes.
By giving priority to people whose homes have been affected — or may be affected — by erosion, the scheme aims to keep residents within the local community and provide settled accommodation close to their existing support networks.
"We are delighted to be working with East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Homes England to bring forward these much-needed affordable homes in Skipsea. This partnership demonstrates how housing providers and local authorities can work together to respond to the real challenges facing coastal communities. By giving priority to people whose homes have been, or could be, affected by coastal erosion, these new homes will help residents remain rooted in the area they know, with the security and support they need for the future."
What residents need to know
- Homes will be available on a social-rent basis and priority will be given to those impacted by coastal erosion.
- Further information on eligibility and allocation will be published by the council and Broadacres as the project progresses.
- The development is being built to provide a nearby option for people required to leave properties at risk from the coastline.
Local residents affected by coastal erosion who want to know more should contact their housing provider or East Riding of Yorkshire Council for updates on application and allocation processes as the scheme advances.
Note: All project facts included are taken from the developing scheme publicly announced by Broadacres and East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
