A new housing development, including dozens of affordable homes in Pucklechurch, is nearing completion.

LiveWest started development on the sites in 2016 after getting planning permission from South Gloucestershire Council.

The development, which is over two sites will deliver 58 affordable homes.

27 of these with be allocated for shared ownership and 31 made available for rent.

LiveWest Development Manager Chris Dawson visited the site and revealed it would be completed by April this year.

South Gloucestershire Council cabinet member for housing delivery and public health, Cllr Erica Williams said: “I am delighted to hear that these new, affordable homes are nearing completion in Pucklechurch.

“We have had a very positive partnership with LiveWest and this is an excellent use of former council land.

“The Council has also provided around £400,000 from the Housing Enabling Developer Contributions fund to this project.

“Rural locations need affordable homes so the next generations can stay in or move to these communities and contribute to the countryside economy, allowing them to be sustainable.”

LiveWest Development Manager Chris Dawson added: “We are delighted that the first site is nearing completion having gone really smoothly.

“We are proud to be making a difference by improving the affordable housing market in an area where locals are being increasingly priced out of purchasing homes.

“The new houses and flats will mean more local people can remain in the village instead of being forced to look for cheaper accommodation elsewhere.

“We are also pleased to be contributing to the area’s history by enhancing the neighbouring grade II listed World War II balloon tethering as part of the development.”