Foundation Work Begins on 77 Affordable Homes at Booth Street in Stoke-on-Trent

Construction is progressing on a new 77-home affordable housing development at Booth Street, transforming a former council yard as part of Stoke-on-Trent City Council's wider brownfield regeneration programme.

Foundation work has now started on a major new affordable housing development in Stoke-on-Trent, marking a significant milestone in the city council's programme to bring brownfield land back into use and deliver much-needed new homes for local families.

The development at Booth Street, being delivered by Morro Partnerships on behalf of the council, will transform the former council yard into 77 affordable homes over the next 18 months.

The scheme represents a major step forward in the council's regeneration strategy, turning a long-vacant brownfield site into a high-quality residential community while helping to meet growing demand for affordable housing across the city.

Morro Partnerships moved onto the site earlier this year following planning approval in October 2025, with foundation work now underway as construction progresses.

The homes will be built using traditional construction methods, ensuring high standards of quality, durability and energy efficiency, while supporting the council's wider ambitions to create thriving communities and make the best use of previously developed land.

Councillor Finlay Gordon-McCusker, Cabinet Member for Growth, Regeneration and Transport at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said:

"Seeing foundation work begin on site is a really important moment for this development and a clear sign that we are turning our plans into reality. This project is a major step forward in our commitment to bring brownfield land back into productive use and deliver the quality, affordable homes our residents need.

"The redevelopment of this former council yard demonstrates how we can transform underused sites, support local families and create opportunities for economic growth. It reinforces our brownfield-first approach to development and forms an important part of our wider regeneration programme for the city.

"And by prioritising brownfield sites, we're helping to protect green spaces, regenerate neglected areas and create new homes in sustainable locations close to jobs, public transport and local services. It's an approach that supports our wider ambitions for growth and regeneration while delivering the homes our communities need."

Tom Broadway, Managing Director of Morro Partnerships West Midlands, said:

"Starting foundation work at Booth Street is a significant milestone in our partnership with Stoke-on-Trent City Council. This project exemplifies how brownfield regeneration can deliver high-quality, energy-efficient affordable homes while generating genuine social value for the surrounding community. We look forward to seeing it take shape over the coming months."

Alongside delivering the new homes, Morro Partnerships has committed to a range of environmental and community benefits, including recycling up to 97 per cent of on-site packaging waste, delivering a dedicated green community project, providing 60 hours of volunteering, and supporting local businesses and organisations through social value initiatives.

The Booth Street development will play an important role in supporting Stoke-on-Trent's housing and regeneration ambitions, helping to create a sustainable new neighbourhood while bringing a former brownfield site back into productive use for future generations.

It is also part of a much wider programme of brownfield regeneration across the city. Alongside this development, the council is bringing forward sites such as Pyenest Street in Shelton, the former Olympus Engineering site on College Road and the former Edensor High School site, Longton, all of which will provide new housing on previously developed land.

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