75 new homes for Derby

We celebrate official opening with a tree planting ceremony

A once-unused piece of land off Goodsmoor Road in Sinfin, Derby, has been transformed into a vibrant new community, thanks to a £17 million new housing development delivered in partnership with Morro.

Now officially opened, the development provides 75 high-quality, affordable homes for local people. The mix includes one-bedroom flats and two-, three-, and four-bedroom houses, available for affordable rent and shared ownership. All affordable rent homes have been allocated to people on Derby City Council’s housing waiting list and will be managed by NCHA.

Built by Morro Partnerships and designed by RG+P Architects, the homes have been constructed with energy efficiency at their core, each achieving an impressive Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B. This supports our wider ambition to build sustainable, environmentally conscious communities across the East Midlands.

A unique feature of the site is a preserved World War II pillbox, located at the southern end of the development. This piece of local heritage has been carefully retained and commemorated in the naming of the new street — Pill Box Avenue.

We officially launched the scheme with a tree planting celebration, attended by residents and representatives from Derby City Council, Morro Partnerships and Homes England.

Councillor Shiraz Khan, Cabinet Member for Housing, Strategic Planning and Regulatory Services, said:

“I’m delighted to see that the new housing development in Sinfin has been completed and is making a difference for local people. Once a piece of unused land, NCHA have delivered 75 high-quality, energy-efficient homes at an affordable price for residents. Affordable housing is one of our biggest priorities, and by working with NCHA and Morro, we are working towards creating more affordable and sustainable housing for our residents who are in need.”

This successful project forms part of NCHA’s Strategic Partnership with Homes England (2021–2028), which is dedicated to delivering affordable housing across the East Midlands.

As part of NCHA’s commitment to creating thriving, safe neighbourhoods, our Customer Engagement team has been actively connecting with residents at Goodsmoor Road to gather feedback on their new homes and the services provided. These conversations are vital in shaping how new communities are supported and ensuring developments meet the needs of those who live there.

Nicki Kirkup, Head of Communications and Engagement at NCHA, said:

“We believe that strong communities are built not just with bricks and mortar, but through trust, communication, and collaboration. Our Customer Engagement team plays a key role in ensuring residents feel heard and supported, and we remain committed to working with local partners to promote safe, inclusive neighbourhoods.”

We remain dedicated to our vision of more homes, great services and better lives. Read our Ambitions.