Landmark milestone at our Ysgol Pendref development

We’re proud to announce a major milestone in our ambition to increase the number of affordable housing in north Wales, with the development of Ysgol Pendref in Denbigh now nearing completion.

Our largest housing scheme to date, most of the tenants for the 110 energy efficient homes have now moved in. This marks a significant achievement in our mission to provide high-quality, affordable homes across north Wales.

The development was facilitated by a social housing grant of £6.25m from Denbighshire County Council and is located on Gwaenynog Road. It comprises 110 new homes—80 affordable units and 30 market rent properties—designed to meet the growing demand for energy-efficient, modern housing in Denbighshire.

Elise Jones is one of the latest tenants to move into their new home and she’s delighted. Elise said: “It means the world. I’ve been living with all my children and grandchildren, and it’s been overcrowded. But now, most have gone, and I’ve been left with a five- bed house. My son’s autistic and is home schooled so it means the world to us to have a new home. It’s everything he’s needed.

“It’s going to make a massive difference. It’s also quiet, it’s new, I haven’t got to do anything for the first time ever in my life. It’s the best thing that’s happened to us.”

Gemma Atkins, another tenant moving in with her children said: “It means a lot considering we lived in a two bedroom for 11 years.

“It was quite a nice shock when I had the phone call to say I could have a new four-bedroom house. I said yes instantly.

“It means that the kids get their own space. It means that we’re closer as well to family in Denbigh. It means the lot to us that we’ve got somewhere decent.

“The house is beautiful. I can’t wait to decorate, and the kids can’t wait to decorate their own rooms as well”.

Carwyn George, our Allocations Manager would like to thank all the teams involved in the development and allocation of these homes—from the new build team and lettings to communications and customer services, who have been on-site welcoming and supporting new residents.

“This was a great team effort, and I am very proud to have been involved in this new development. I’d like to extend a special thanks to Denbighshire County Council. The collaboration between internal teams and Denbighshire County Council enabled us to overcome early challenges and support tenants into their new homes. I hope that the new tenants will be very happy in their new homes”.

Rhys Thomas Denbighshire’s Cabinet Lead Member for Housing and Communities said, “The completion of this Adra development is excellent news for Denbighshire. The Council is committed to working towards providing quality homes for its citizens and this new housing is a step in the right direction. I have spoken to a number of new residents and they are thrilled with their new homes. Continued partnership working with housing associations like Adra will help us to continue to reduce the waiting times for new homes.”

We continue to be committed to increase the number of affordable and energy efficient homes across north Wales. The following exiting developments are due to complete this year:

Cae Penrhyn, Penrhyn Bay – CONWY – 21 Affordable housing (social and intermediate rent). This development is currently being allocated to people already registered with Conwy Housing Solutions and Tai Teg.

Plas Leiod, Caernarfon – GWYNEDD – 21 social housing flats situated within an independent living scheme, with associated onsite support services. Work is also progressing well on the following sites, which are estimated to complete during 2026:

Gwel y Foel, Dinas (phase 2) – GWYNEDD – 16 Affordable housing (social and intermediate rent).

Maes Gwndwn, Bethel – GWYNEDD – 30 Affordable housing (social and intermediate rent).

Cae Perthi, Felinheli – GWYNEDD – 23 Affordable housing (social and intermediate rent).

 

If you would like to be considered for a home at one of these developments, you will need to register your interest with:

GWYNEDD – Please contact Gwynedd Housing Options: 01286 685100 / opsiynautai@gwynedd.llyw.cymru

Intermediate Rent – Please contact Tai Teg: 03456 015 605 / info@taiteg.org.uk

For further information, please contact Adra (Tai) Cyf on 0300 123 80 84 / enquiries@adra.co.uk