Ripleyville

The previous Ripleyville development was built in the early 1970s and comprised 162 non-traditional system-built flats along with two bungalows.

The fixtures, fittings and design both inside and outside had become dated and needed replacing. Homes were costing customers a lot of money to keep warm, safe and comfortable. The design of the scheme also made it an easy target for criminal and anti-social behaviour.

Following an extensive consultation exercise with our customers and local residents, the decision was made to demolish and regenerate the entire site. It was the residents themselves who voted in favour of demolishing the scheme and rebuilding it into something new, even though it would mean them needing to move.

We have worked closely with customers, Bradford Council and other external stakeholders throughout the consultation and planning stages. Ripleyville will be delivered as part of Accent’s Strategic Partnership with Homes England, the Government’s housing and regeneration agency, and has received a grant from the affordable housing programme 2021-2026.

• We are placing an emphasis on multi-generational living, by building a variety of 73 homes for affordable rent. 
• this exciting project will deliver a mixture of homes including small homes for single people or couples, as well as homes that meet the needs of larger family groups in an area where we know there is currently an over-supply of flats.
• the new homes will be future-proofed and provide for wide-ranging accessibility needs. 
• the regeneration of Ripleyville will have a lasting impact on the surrounding area and transform the appearance of the neighbourhood.
• all of the properties have been designed to be highly energy-efficient using a “Fabric First” approach to limit and retain heat loss, with a viable energy strategy.
• there will be no gas supply to the scheme; instead, an approach including air source heat pumps and Photovoltaic (PV) panels will be adopted.