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Planning approved for Windmill Court regeneration
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eading housing association Sovereign Network Group (SNG) has secured planning permission to redevelop its Windmill Court
site in Mortimer Common, near Reading, into 24 high-quality affordable homes. Te scheme will transform the former over-55s
accommodation, which had become outdated, into a modern development of houses and maisonettes, all with private outdoor space and parking. Te homes will be delivered in a quiet, attractive location on the edge of the village, designed to meet local housing needs while enhancing the area. Te 24 homes will be a mix of 11 Shared
Ownership and 13 for social rent, ensuring a range of affordable options for local people. All properties will be built to SNG’s Homes and Place Standard,
meaning they will meet high expectations on comfort, space, and energy efficiency. Features will include air source heat pumps and solar panels, ensuring residents benefit from lower running costs and more sustainable homes. SNG engaged at length with local stakeholders
to ensure the site serves the needs of the local community. Te planning process took an extended period of time to resolve, reflecting the complexity of the site’s existing use and the negotiations needed with the council to release historic covenants. Approval now means the scheme can progress
and deliver new homes for the local community that are fit for modern day living. Four households who previously lived at Windmill Court have already expressed interest in returning once the new homes
are complete. SNG expect to start on site by the end of 2025, with final completions anticipated by late 2027. Located just seven miles from Reading,
Mortimer Common is a thriving West Berkshire village with a strong community identity, local amenities and excellent transport connections, including a nearby railway station on the Reading to Basingstoke line. Tis attractive setting makes the new homes at Windmill Court particularly well placed to meet demand for affordable housing in the area. Tis regeneration is part of SNG’s wider ambition
to deliver 2,500 homes a year across London and the South of England, creating sustainable places where people want to live.
Pinnacle Group appointed to manage BluePine Living’s affordable housing portfolio
Pinnacle Group has announced that is has been appointed as the housing management partner for BluePine Living, a new affordable housing platform backed by institutional capital and committed to delivering high-quality homes across England. BluePine Living is investing in homes for social
rent, affordable rent and shared ownership, with a focus on sustainability, customer service and long- term community impact. Pinnacle will provide full service housing
management across the portfolio, ensuring residents benefit from responsive services, well maintained homes and a seamless customer experience. Pinnacle currently manages homes or provides
services to 11 For Profit Registered Providers (FPRPs) and is set to contract with several more, representing nearly a quarter of all FPRPs registered with the Regulator of Social Housing. Pinnacle offers institutional grade services
tailored to institutional investors, combining deep
sector knowledge, regulatory compliance and high performance with a commitment to delivering the best possible outcomes for residents. Te partnership will initially support homes in
Worcestershire, Suffolk and Warwickshire with further developments planned across England. Pinnacle’s role will include tenancy management, repairs coordination and community engagement.
Housing Management & Maintenance October/November 2025
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