A new housing development at Harcourt Close in Hook is helping address growing housing pressures across rural Pembrokeshire, while enabling local people to remain in – or return to – the communities they know and value.

The development provides a range of high-quality homes, from two-bedroom properties to larger five-bedroom family homes, designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of households.

The scheme caters for smaller families, first-time tenants and larger multi-generational families, with all homes built to modern standards and featuring energy-efficient measures to support comfortable and sustainable living.

A key feature of Harcourt Close is its mixed-tenure approach, offering both social housing and intermediate rent properties.

This provides affordable housing options for residents at different stages of their housing journey. While social housing supports those with the greatest need, intermediate rent offers an important stepping stone for working households who may not qualify for social housing but are unable to afford private rental costs.

The development has also been shaped by a Local Lettings Policy, which gives priority to applicants with strong links to the local area. This has helped people remain within their communities, stay close to support networks and access local employment, education and services.

By combining a mix of affordable housing tenures with a strong focus on local connections, the scheme is helping to meet housing demand while strengthening community cohesion.

One resident praised the impact the development has had on their family.

They said: “I have lived in Llangwm all my life, and the Local Connections Lettings Policy meant that I was able to secure a family home in the same area where I grew up. This has allowed me to remain close to family and friends and means that my daughter can attend the same primary school that I did.”

As housing availability and affordability continue to present significant challenges across Pembrokeshire, developments such as Harcourt Close form an important part of the wider response to local housing need.

Cllr Michelle Bateman, Pembrokeshire County Council Cabinet Member for Housing, said: “Harcourt Close is providing much-needed affordable homes for local people while helping to keep families connected to their communities. The mixed-tenure

approach ensures a range of housing options for residents, supporting those in greatest need as well as working households looking for an affordable home.

“This development demonstrates the positive impact that well-planned affordable housing can have, not only by providing quality homes but also by helping communities to thrive and remain sustainable for future generations.”

The scheme represents a significant investment in the future of the area, providing much-needed homes, supporting local people to access stable housing and helping create resilient, thriving communities.

Anyone interested in applying for one of the homes must have an up-to-date housing application.

For further information, email the Customer Liaison Team at [email protected], call 01437 764551, or visit the Pembrokeshire County Council Housing Services Facebook page.