Outdated properties in Upper Bradley could be demolished and replaced with 15 modern, energy-efficient homes under new regeneration plans submitted to Wolverhampton Council.
Plans have been submitted for the demolition of outdated council properties in Bilston as part of a wider regeneration programme aimed at improving housing across Wolverhampton.
The proposed development would see 15 new affordable homes built on Wilkinson Avenue in the Upper Bradley area, replacing existing properties known as T-Blocks.
The homes, which were originally constructed between 1927 and 1939, have experienced a number of structural problems over the years, including deteriorating building materials, exposed and corroding steel and poor energy efficiency.
The council says the properties are no longer suitable for long-term maintenance and that replacing them will provide residents with safer, more comfortable and energy-efficient accommodation.
What will the new homes look like?
Subject to planning approval, the development will be delivered by Morro Partnerships on behalf of City of Wolverhampton Council.
The proposals include a mixture of 15 properties:
- Seven two-bedroom maisonettes.
- One three-bedroom maisonette.
- Four two-bedroom houses.
- Three three-bedroom houses.
Each property is expected to have its own parking space and private garden, with the designs informed by feedback from existing residents.
The council says the new homes will offer greater flexibility to accommodate tenants’ individual needs, something which has been difficult to achieve within the existing buildings.
Part of a wider regeneration programme
The Wilkinson Avenue development represents the pilot phase of the Upper Bradley Regeneration Scheme.
If successful, the programme could eventually extend to other roads in the area, including Baker Road, Chettle Road, Crane Road, Jordan Place, Martin Road, Pugh Road, Walter Road and Wells Road.
The wider initiative forms part of a multi-million-pound citywide housing strategy to identify properties that need replacing or refurbishing.
Around 4,100 ageing homes across Wolverhampton have been identified as requiring potential improvements due to their outdated construction methods.
Councillor Steve Evans, Deputy Leader of Wolverhampton Council and Cabinet Member for City Housing and Assets, said the authority’s priority was to provide good-quality, affordable homes in well-connected neighbourhoods.
He also highlighted the importance of improving energy efficiency to help residents manage rising household energy costs.
What happens next?
The planning application will now be considered by Wolverhampton Council’s planning department.
The proposals are not yet approved, meaning demolition and construction will depend on the outcome of the planning process.
If granted permission, the development would mark an important first step in the wider regeneration of Upper Bradley, with the potential to improve housing conditions for residents across the neighbourhood.
Wolverhampton Council plans to replace pre-war Bradley prefabs with 15 modern homes
18-44 Wilkinson Avenue, Wolverhampton – Planning Application (26/01129/PAOTH)