In 2023, North East Derbyshire District Council approved plans to build a mixture of houses and bungalows off Whiteleas Avenue in partnership with Rykneld Homes.
The scheme, delivered by Rykneld Homes, is a mixture of two, three and four-bedroomed properties – including eight bungalows, for affordable rent and homes for sale.
Essential Road Improvements in North Wingfield
Message Published: 22 January 2025
We are working with Derbyshire County Council in relation to essential road improvement works around Whiteleas Avenue in North Wingfield.
This will involve extensive works to improve the condition of the roads.
Works are scheduled to start in February 2025 and will take around 12-16 weeks to complete. Road closures and diversions will be in place during this time.
We will confirm the start date for the works and the road closures as soon this information is available.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to improve the roads in the area.
'Pride' at progress being made on site of 70 ‘much-needed’ homes
Press Release - 23 February 2024
- North Wingfield development will bolster social housing stock
Site will provide a mix of 2,3 and 4 bed homes for rent and home ownership - Keys could be handed to some tenants as early as July
- Work is well underway on 70 new homes planned for an £11m social housing development in Chesterfield.
Some of the properties in Whiteleas are now watertight - with others expected to be ready for new tenants as early as July. The whole scheme is set for completion by summer 2025.
The majority of the properties, a mix of two, three and four-bed houses, and two-bed bungalows will be managed by Rykneld Homes, on behalf of North East Derbyshire District Council (NEDDC).
Rykneld and NEDDC staff visited the site this week to see for themselves the progress being made since a ground-cutting ceremony in October.
Rykneld Homes Chair, Wayne Hodgkiss, said: “As I walked on to site I felt an immense sense of pride.
“Seeing the site take shape makes you think about the families who will live in these homes and the difference that they will make.
“We’re achieving something here for our customers and communities and that is something I am so proud that Rykneld is a part of.”
Councillor Nigel Barker, leader of NEDDC, added: “It’s great to see the progress being made and the pace at which this site is developing.
“Things are moving forward and we are providing much-needed social homes for people living in North East Derbyshire.
“We appreciate the patience of those living near to the site as work continues to provide much-needed housing for our residents and help in developing our communities.”
The new development will consist of 48 homes, for affordable rent, comprising a mix of two, three and four-bed houses, as well as two-bed bungalows.
Some 22 properties - made up of a mix of two and three-bed houses - will be made available for sale on the open market.
Rykneld Homes has worked directly with Countryside Partnerships - part of the Vistry Group, to develop the proposals. The partnership came through Efficiency North’s EN:Procure Framework, a not-for-profit consortium serving the construction procurement needs of the social housing landlord community.
Andy Reynolds, Vistry’s Managing Director for South East Midlands said: “It is wonderful to watch our teams building such high quality new homes for families in Chesterfield.
“There is a significant need for a mix of new, high-quality, social and private housing in the area and the progress on this development is a major step forward in meeting that demand. We know that many people will relish the opportunity to live in modern family homes and to be part of a vibrant and well-connected new community.”
Ceremony marks the start of work to build 70 ‘much-needed’ homes
Press Release - 18 September 2023
- Ground cutting took place at Whiteleas Avenue site this week
Development will bolster social housing stock - Site will provide a mix of 2,3 and 4 bed homes for rent and home ownership
- Work is underway on 70 new homes in North Wingfield.
The properties, a mix of two, three and four bed houses, and 2 bed bungalows will all be managed by Rykneld Homes on behalf of North East Derbyshire District Council.
Niall Clark, Director of Property Services and Development, at Rykneld Homes, said: “These 70 homes are a big step towards meeting our target to deliver 400 new homes over the next four years.
“These high-quality properties will provide much needed homes for local families.
“We look forward to them becoming available.”
Councillor Nigel Barker, leader of North East Derbyshire District Council added: “We are committed to building and providing more social housing and this development is only the beginning.
“The houses previously on this site were only built to last 30 years, the homes that will be built here now will be high quality homes for local families to live in for decades to come.
“This site will provide much needed housing for our residents and help develop our communities.”
A number of old properties were demolished in preparation for the new development which will consist of 48 homes for affordable rent made up of a mix of 2, 3 and 4 bed houses and 2 bed bungalows and 22 for open market sale made up of a mix of 2 and 3 bed houses.
A ground cutting ceremony on Monday marked the start of building work on the site, off Whiteleas Avenue, by contractor Countryside Partnerships.
Rykneld Homes has worked directly with Countryside Partnerships to develop the proposals thanks to the involvement of Efficiency North’s EN:Procure Framework, a not-for-profit consortium serving the construction procurement needs of the social housing landlord community.
Countryside Partnerships will also provide six apprenticeship places over the course of the build.
Andy Reynolds, regional MD at Countryside Partnerships said: “We’re delighted to be working with Rykneld Homes and North East Derbyshire District Council again to deliver this significant mixed tenure development in North Wingfield. The range of dwellings and various tenures will offer the widest possible choice of affordable homes built to the highest standards.
“Today we marked the start of this exciting scheme as we broke ground with our development partners and look forward to seeing the project come to life over the next couple of years.”
Works are expected to be complete by Summer 2025.
Countryside Partnerships signs deal to bring forward 70 new homes in North Wingfield, Derbyshire
Press Release - 17 July 2023
Countryside Partnerships has reached an agreement with Rykneld Homes that will see 70 new homes delivered off Whiteleas Avenue in North Wingfield, Derbyshire.
On land owned by North East Derbyshire District Council, and formerly consisting of post-war non-traditional housing, Countryside Partnerships will deliver a mix of two- and three-bedroom homes, as well as four-bedroom homes to address the need for larger homes in the area. The new development will include homes for affordable rent along with homes for sale.
All 70 homes will be built for North East Derbyshire District Council and managed by Rykneld Homes. The agreement with Countryside Partnerships was facilitated by Efficiency North’s EN:Procure Framework, a not-for-profit consortium serving the construction procurement needs of the social housing landlord community. Using this route enabled Rykneld Homes to work directly with Countryside Partnerships to develop the proposals in collaboration.
As well as delivering much-needed, high-quality new homes for the local community, Countryside Partnerships will also provide six apprenticeship places over the course of the build.
The development will also deliver a number of improvements to the local area, including upgraded play facilities at Alice’s View and Blacks Lane play areas, £165,000 to fund improved education facilities at North Wingfield Primary and Nursery School and Tupton Hall School, and over £28,000 for the NHS Chesterfield Royal Hospital.
Greg Wood, Land and Development Director at Countryside Partnerships South East Midlands, said: “Working in partnership to unlock brownfield sites and create high-quality homes of a mix of tenures where communities can thrive is what we’re all about. So it’s great to be working with North East Derbyshire District Council and Rykneld Homes on this regeneration project that will provide much-needed new homes for local people, while also contributing to local services.”
Cllr Nigel Barker, Leader of the Council with responsibility for Housing, said: “We are looking forward to working with Countryside to further regenerate the area of Whiteleas Avenue, North Wingfield, bringing forward much-needed homes for our local communities. We have listened to our communities who have told us that they want quality affordable homes in the district and this scheme, which includes 48 homes for affordable rent, demonstrates our commitment to do so.”
