Councillors Welcome New Affordable Housing Scheme for Bridlington, With Calls to Protect Local Infrastructure

​Local councillors have welcomed new plans to build much-needed affordable homes in Bridlington. However, they are warning that local services, like schools, doctors, and roads, must be improved to support the town's growth.
The project is being run directly by East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The proposed site covers 13 acres of farmland off Bempton Lane, just north of Nostell Way. The estate will offer a mix of 1- to 4-bedroom homes. These will be available for both social rent and shared ownership, making it easier for local people to get a place to live.

​High Demand for Homes
​The council says there is a big shortage of affordable housing in the area. In September 2024, 1,715 households were on the waiting list to live in Bridlington, with 914 of them classed as being in urgent housing need.

​Although new houses have been built in Bridlington over the past few years, very few of them were affordable:
​2019 to 2024: Only 44 new affordable homes were built by developers.
​Council Purchases: The council bought an extra 25 houses directly to add to its list.

​Bridlington is set to grow significantly, with plans for around 3,300 new homes in the coming years. Right now, there are plenty of detached and terraced houses, but not enough large family homes, small flats, or bungalows. The new project on Bempton Lane aims to fix this balance.

​What Councillors Are Saying
​While local councillors are happy to see affordable housing being built, they want to make sure the town can handle more residents.
"More affordable housing is vital for Bridlington, especially for families who have been priced out of buying a home. But as the town grows, we must also invest in local healthcare, schools, public transport, and utilities so everyone is supported." Cllr Mike Heslop-Mullens -East Riding of Yorkshire Council 

​"This plan meets a small part of a very big and urgent need for local homes. However, any expansion must come with better infrastructure. We can't just build houses; we need to build communities and make sure our roads, doctors' surgeries, and schools have enough space for everyone.
​Areas with higher levels of social housing are often neglected when it comes to basic infrastructure. For example, I am campaigning for road signage for the New Pasture Lane Estate, some 50 years after the houses were built, while many of the services within the community are charity-run." Cllr Angela Walker- Bridlington Town Council 
​Funding and Environment
​The building work will be paid for by East Riding Council alongside extra funding from Homes England. The council’s own design team created the plans and will manage the project.

​The builders aim to protect the local area during construction:
​Trees and Hedges: Existing trees, hedges, and natural land shapes will be kept wherever possible.
​Nature: New green spaces will be added to help local wildlife thrive.
​Paths and Roads: New footpaths, cycle routes, and roads will connect the estate to nearby shops, schools, and bus routes.

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