12-03-2025
Housing association Abri proposes 106 new homes in Bracknell
A housing block with crumbling concrete in its structure could be demolished and replaced with brand new association Abri has revealed plans to redevelop Hambleden and Hurley Courts in Woodmere, Bracknell, into 106 association, which merged with Silva Homes in November, said it discovered Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete, known as RAAC, in the structure of the buildings last Abri spokesperson said it had put in temporary measures to keep residents safe, but the building must be demolished.
Existing residents would be permanently rehoused in other Abri properties within the area, according to the Local Democracy Reporting 1960s-style buildings are situated two miles (3.2km) from Bracknell town shared by Abri show the number of homes would increase from 72 to 106, including 30 three-bedroom homes suitable for homes provided would be available for social or affordable plans also indicate homes would be made gas free, with new landscaping and pedestrian routes, 138 car parking spaces and electric charging is holding a public consultation on the plans, which residents can attend between 16:00 and 20:00 GMT.
After the consultation, the firm intends to submit its plans to Bracknell Forest Council by Quinn, from Abri, said the plans would meet an "urgent need for good quality affordable housing" for families and individuals in said: "We will provide modern and sustainable homes for the local community, within a new landscaped setting and close to public transport links."Alongside this we are currently working with our existing residents to permanently rehouse them in other Abri properties, so they will continue to live in high quality homes."Plans previously submitted to the council in 2022 showed a wide range of issues with the existing building, including damp, ventilation, security and fire safety.A Fire Risk Assessment in the same year also found a number of potential fire risks within the blocks - but proposals to carry out a wide range of refurbishments to the buildings were consultation will be held at St Paul's Church in Harmans Water, Bracknell.
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