Hull Housing Growth Plan to Deliver Almost 6,000 New Homes

Hull City Council has unveiled an ambitious housing growth plan that will see almost 6,000 new homes built across the city over the next six years.

The strategy, approved at a full council meeting, increases the annual housing target from 620 to 993 new homes per year — a 60% increase that reflects growing demand and government housing targets.

Key Features of the Plan

The housing growth strategy focuses on several priority areas:

• Affordable housing: At least 30% of new developments must include affordable homes
• Council housing: The first new council homes in Hull for over a decade
• Brownfield development: Priority given to building on previously developed land
• Energy efficiency: All new homes to meet enhanced energy performance standards

Major Development Sites

Several large sites have been identified for development, including:

• The former Maternity Hospital site on Hedon Road
• Land at Kingswood, extending the existing housing estate
• The East Bank regeneration area along the River Hull
• Former industrial land at St Andrew's Dock

Impact on the Community

Housing portfolio holder Councillor Paul Drake-Davis said: "This plan will transform Hull's housing offer. We're not just building houses — we're building communities, with the schools, green spaces, and infrastructure that families need."

The plan also includes provisions for specialist housing for older residents and people with disabilities, addressing a significant gap in the current housing stock.