Major brownfield regeneration to deliver homes and jobs in Cwmbran
A prominent brownfield site in Cwmbran is set to be redeveloped into a mixed-tenure neighbourhood after Codi Group appointed partnerships developer Lovell to deliver a 143-home scheme on the former County Hall land.
The £35.6 million project will provide a mix of properties intended to meet local demand, including market sale homes, Shared Ownership and a sizeable affordable element. Construction began in June 2026 and the developer plans for the first sale homes to be available in spring 2027, with overall completion scheduled for early 2029.
What will be built
| Tenure | Number of homes |
|---|---|
| Open market sale | 35 |
| Shared Ownership | 50 |
| Affordable homes (total) | 58 |
| — Apartments | 36 |
| — Social rent | 14 |
| — Intermediate rent | 8 |
Developers have said the scheme will be set within existing woodland and will retain and enhance green features on the site. A pre-existing bat house will be renovated as part of measures to improve biodiversity. Low-carbon energy measures are planned for social rented properties, with solar panels and air source heat pumps to be installed.
Local benefits and timetable
Both Codi Group and Lovell have emphasised the project’s role in providing homes where demand is high and in regenerating a prominent town-centre site. A four-bedroom show home of the Heywood style is due to open in spring for prospective purchasers.
- Construction start: June 2026
- First market homes available: Spring 2027
- Expected completion: Early 2029
“We are delighted to have completed contracts with Codi on this exciting new scheme in Cwmbran…Alongside regenerating a prominent brownfield site, we will create opportunities for local people through jobs, skills and community investment,”
The comment came from Anthony Vagges, regional managing director at Lovell, who framed the development as part of the company’s expansion across South Wales and its placemaking approach. Sarah Hodges, development manager at Codi, described the scheme as a chance to provide new homes in a part of Cwmbran where families want to remain connected to nearby schools and services.
What this means for Cwmbran residents
For local people, the scheme brings several tangible changes. The addition of 58 affordable homes — including social and intermediate rent — will increase options for households priced out of the private market. The Shared Ownership tranche of 50 homes is aimed at those seeking part-buy, part-rent routes into home-ownership.
Retaining woodland and renovating the bat house indicate a desire to balance development with environmental considerations, while the low-carbon installations on social homes reflect policy and market shifts towards sustainable heating and energy provision. The developers have also signalled an intention to deliver local employment and skills opportunities during construction.
As works progress, residents will want clear information on traffic management, public transport integration and how existing local services — including the two nearby schools and the hospital — will absorb additional demand. Codi and Lovell have highlighted the site’s good transport links and proximity to amenities, but details on community consultation and mitigation measures have yet to be published in full.
The project turns a visible part of Cwmbran’s landscape into a residential neighbourhood over the next three years. With homes scheduled to come to market from spring 2027, it will be one to watch for local people considering housing options and for anyone keen to see how regeneration can be balanced with nature and community needs.
