PLANS to re-develop the site of three high-rise blocks in Bingley into new family homes are being drawn up.

Incommunities, based in Shipley, is proposing a mix of two and three bedroom homes off Crosley Wood Road.

The group hopes to bring a new lease of life to the former flats site by building 93 homes which would create a mixed income and sustainable community.

The planned mixed tenure development includes 50 per cent released for affordable rent, 25 per cent for shared ownership and 25 per cent for market sale.

Work on the new development could start early next year, subject to planning approval.

Keith Ramsay, chair of the housing group’s development company board said: “These plans will offer a mix of tenure with the majority of homes released for rent which demonstrates our social purpose.

“They also include opportunities for local people wanting to get on the housing ladder. Offering home ownership will generate much needed income that can go back into building more affordable homes.”

The social housing provider already has approval from Bradford Council to demolish the tower blocks following an independent structural survey.

Following the Grenfell Tower disaster, the review uncovered dangerous gas pipes that posed a health and safety risk to tenants.

Incommunities has now successfully rehoused the remaining 129 residents living at Adelaide, Brunswick and Peel Houses.

At the time the organisation said: “The survey found that although the buildings are structurally sound the presence of a piped gas supply in the building does present a risk and needs to be removed.

“The cost and disruption of this makes the future of these buildings unviable given that demand for these properties is very low.”

Incommunities had seen a low demand for the flats with one-third of the blocks empty in August 2018.

Geraldine Howley, Incommunities group chief executive, said: “We fully appreciate this has been a difficult time for the residents of these blocks and I would like to thank them for their understanding and patience throughout the rehousing phase.

“As a group we have been steadfast in our commitment to the future regeneration of the area and building homes that help meet the long term needs of our customers and strengthen the communities we serve.”

Demolition work is due to start on August 1, ‘using mechanical means’ instead of a controlled explosion. It is expected to last until November.