The site of a former Oxo factory in east Belfast is to be redeveloped to deliver 18 new social homes in the area.

Clonrose Developments has confirmed it has signed an agreement with Choice Housing Ireland to develop the new houses at 179-203 Beersbridge Road.

Providing nine two-bedroom apartments and nine one-bedroom apartments, the development will also provide a landscaped garden, 18 private car parking spaces and space for over 20 bicycles.

Clonrose Developments has appointed H&J Martin to deliver the construction of the development which will be known as 'The Oxo Factory'.

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Stephen Davey, Development Director for Clonrose Developments, commented: "We are delighted to build upon our relationship with Choice and follow on from our successful Ormeau Road development with a high-quality apartment scheme in the East of the city. Construction has commenced on site and we are scheduled to hand over the completed properties in May next year."

Michael McDonnell, Chief Executive of Choice Housing added: "East Belfast has faced a shortfall of social housing in recent years with a growing demand for quality social living in the area. This new development, which is an investment of £1.9 million, will continue to regenerate East Belfast, which has ranked as one of Northern Ireland’s most disadvantaged areas. Our partnership with Clonrose Developments illustrates our commitment to investing in the area and its community and we hope this partnership will extend beyond East Belfast in the future."