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Gateway welcomes funding announcement

Gateway, Hull's neighbourhood regeneration agency, is today welcoming the announcement of £4.5m from the Homes and Communities Agency to progress the development of new homes on the former Amy Johnson school site, west Hull.

The funding from the National Affordable Housing Programme will kick start the building of 60 affordable homes on the site, which will be delivered by Places for People. A further 88 homes will be built for sale by Keepmoat Homes.

The site as a whole will include over 600 contemporary two, three and four bedroom homes, bungalows and apartments. The development will also include a new public square and allotments.

The homes will take their inspiration from the history and architecture of Hull and along with the streets and open spaces, will tell the story of the pioneering 1930s flight of aviator Amy Johnson's 10,000 mile flight from Hull to Darwin. Artist Chris Tipping will work alongside Gateway and Keepmoat Homes to integrate art into the design of the housing and open spaces on the site.

Trees planted throughout the site will also reflect the 16 countries visited my Amy Johnson on her epic journey.

A planning application for the site has recently been submitted to Hull City Council. If approved, work on the first phase of 148 homes is expected to get underway in spring 2010.

The scheme is a major part of Gateway's multi million pound transformation of Newington and St Andrew's and will include 2,000 new and 3,000 refurbished homes, a new public square on Anlaby Road, restored historic features and public artworks throughout the area and revitalised shopping areas and parks.

Chris Hilton, Development Director at Gateway said: "This funding will allow us to drive forward the regeneration of Newington and St Andrew's and will help to create over 100 new homes on the Amy Johnson site. We are committed to delivering long lasting change in Newington and St Andrew's and to making a place where people from all walks of life will choose to live."

Cllr Rick Welton, Portfolio Holder for Regeneration at Hull City Council said: "This announcement is excellent news for Hull and will allow us to progress the new homes in a difficult time when many developments across the country have stalled. The Amy Johnson site has great potential and will make a major impact in the regeneration of the area."

David Ward, Regional Managing Director at Keepmoat Homes said: "This is great news and we very much look forward to continuing to work with our partners to breathe new life into this area of Hull, helping to build community confidence and raise aspirations by creating training and job opportunities for local people."