Eighteen new affordable homes for rent have been handed over in Knighton, providing much-needed housing for the local community.

The development, Cwrt Y Clawdd, was built by Shropshire-based SJ Roberts Construction Ltd and will be let via Welsh housing association Barcud.

Located on West Street, close to the town centre, the scheme includes 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom homes, all with A-rated energy efficiency, featuring air source heat pumps, MVHR systems and solar PV panels. Work began in 2024 and was completed on budget, with all properties now let to residents with a connection to Knighton.

Commenting at the official handover, Mike Sambrook, MD at SJ Roberts Construction, said: “Delivering homes of this type is about so much more than simply constructing new properties. We are fortunate to have built a long-standing and positive working relationship with Barcud on a wide range of developments across Wales and work closely with them to identify not only where the homes are most needed, but also the mix of homes that are most appropriate to the communities that they’re located in.

“These homes, as with so many that we’ve delivered in partnership with Barcud, boast superior energy efficiency credentials that will no doubt appeal to many future residents.”

Geraint Roberts, head of development at Barcud, added: “It’s always a moment of great pride when a development like Cwrt Y Clawdd reaches completion and these homes look fantastic. The team at SJ Roberts Construction has delivered a site that all can be proud of.

“Every new home on the Cwrt y Clawdd estate was allocated and given to individuals and families who were already on Powys County Council’s Common Housing Register. It’s great to see the houses now becoming homes and we wish all the residents the very best for a happy future at Cwrt y Clawdd.”