Affordable homes in West Cardiff

How we helped

We’re proud to have collaborated with Tirion Homes, the Welsh Government and housing developers Lovell and Cadwyn to bring sought after affordable homes to West Cardiff. The Mill sits on a former derelict site, which lay dormant for over 20 years.

David Ward, CEO at Tirion said: “The Mill is a major regeneration project that is providing much needed choice and affordability in the Cardiff housing market and will deliver sustainable economic benefits for the local community in the coming decades.”

More about this project

Of the 800 homes developed at The Mill, half are allocated for affordable rental and owned by Tirion Homes, while being managed by Cadwyn Housing Association. Community facilities, a riverside park and local shop also sit on the development. 

The Mill has been delivered by Tirion Homes, a “not-for-profit” housing company aims to provide more affordable choices to working people in Wales through the delivery of high quality new neighbourhoods in our towns and cities.

The Welsh Government has been a key partner in helping the ambitious project at the old paper mill site next to the Ely River come to life. 

Rebecca Evans, Minister for Housing and Regeneration said: “The Mill is an example of genuine collaboration between government and house builders. I’m delighted to see people moving in and enjoying their new homes. We provided Tirion group with over £6m of loans to support this development because we are committed to delivering 20,000 affordable homes during this term of government. It’s great to see this development is delivering for people here in Cardiff.”

“The Mill is an example of genuine collaboration between government and house builders."

Rebecca Evans, Minister for Housing and Regeneration

The results

The long-term vision of creating an affordable, high quality neighbourhood is now a reality for the new residents.

Vanessa Oldham, a resident at The Mill said: “We are thrilled with our new house at The Mill, it’s a great size, light, airy and already feels like home. It was great to move into our new home at the same time as our neighbours, it makes getting to know everyone so much easier and builds a lovely community feel. One of the things that attracted us to The Mill was the security renting from Tirion Homes and Cadwyn gives us, which is so important when you have a young family.”