Work begins on £18.8m Leicester housing scheme

Work has begun to build 50 council homes on an underused area of a Leicester estate.

Leicester City Council appointed Clegg Construction to deliver the £18.8 million housing redevelopment at Stocking Farm, in the north-west of the city.

The project will transform a 3.34-acre site within the estate, with the new properties designed to meet high energy performance standards and reduce tenants’ energy costs.

The scheme also includes improvements to five existing council maisonettes. In addition, the locally listed 19th-century Stocking Farm farmhouse will be converted into six supported living apartments. A further 16 extra-care supported living apartments will be developed within the grounds.

The council has worked with local residents over several years to develop the proposals, which aim to make better use of underused land while increasing the supply of council housing and supported accommodation.

Deputy city mayor Cllr Elly Cutkelvin, who leads on housing, economy and neighbourhoods, said: “We are committed to investing in our council estates and local neighbourhoods, and Stocking Farm presents a fantastic opportunity to deliver lasting improvements that will benefit residents for generations to come.

“It’s exciting to see work now under way on site, marking another significant milestone for this ambitious regeneration project. The development will provide much-needed new council homes, bring underused land back into productive use, and create a more attractive and vibrant neighbourhood.

“With Clegg Construction now on site, we are taking another important step towards transforming this part of the city and delivering real benefits for both existing and future residents.”

Contractors have started site preparation works, including the demolition of vacant buildings, ahead of construction beginning in early 2027.

The overall development is scheduled for completion by mid-2028.