B3Living has begun building 36 accessible homes on Cheshunt High Street, supported by grant funding from Broxbourne Council and Homes England, in a bid to help meet rising demand for affordable housing in the borough.

The development will offer a mix of one- and two-bedroom flats for affordable and social rent, with capacity for up to 100 residents.

The scheme regenerates the former White House site, cleared in 2020, which has since attracted fly-tipping and raised concerns about the high street's future. A neighbour consultation in 2022 led to design changes to improve privacy and better meet mobility needs.

Homes will include adaptable features such as low-level windows, space for future grab rails, lifts and the option to install level-access showers. One two-bedroom apartment will be fully wheelchair accessible.

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Councillor Corina Gander, Leader of Broxbourne Council, said: "It is refreshing to see yet another partnership come to light shortly after the completion of the Mark Davies Court properties in Hoddesdon. The Council is fully committed to continue supporting the local community through investment in projects of this nature which are in keeping with its Affordable Housing Strategy. The White House Development in Cheshunt represents yet another step forward in our mission to meet local housing demands."

Jon Hayden, B3Living's Executive Director (Development), said: "The waiting list for accessible homes in Broxbourne is exceptionally long so we are pleased to be partnering once again with Broxbourne Council and Homes England to build homes local people can actually afford.

"We have worked closely with local neighbours to ensure that we are building the best possible homes for the community, so it is great to finally see our plans come to life.

"Our aim is to start building 400 new homes by 2027, with 111 of these in the borough which will make a great difference for our community."

Housebuilder Duncan Cameron & Hutchinson Ltd (DCH) is delivering the project, which is scheduled for completion in summer 2027. B3Living owns nearly 4,000 homes in Broxbourne and, with DCH, recently finished 24 affordable homes at Mark Davies Court in Hoddesdon.