Angel Court in Hadleigh was one of three developments from Babergh's Building Control Team that as won three regional awards in the annual Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Building Excellence Awards.

The Angel Street development now moves onto the national final in London in January 2023.

The three finalists are:

• Best Small Social Housing Development – Angel Court, Hadleigh
• Best Non-residential Extension or Alteration – The Regal, Stowmarket
• Best Small New Housing Development – Low Street, Glemsford

The team was also 'Highly Commended' in the Extension category for their work supporting the extension and renovation of a 1930s bungalow in Newton.

Angel Court

The former residential home in Angel Court, also owned by Babergh District Council, is now 21 new flats offering homes for rent and affordable shared ownership options for households most in need.

The project for Babergh District Council was designed by Ingleton Wood and built by Pentaco Construction, with the team advising both to ensure sustainability and the council's high social housing standards were at the centre of the project.

Cllr Clive Arthey, Babergh cabinet member for Planning, said: Angel Court would make a worthy winner at the Building Excellence awards, as will all our nominees."

He added: "High-quality housing is crucial in our mission as a local authority to create communities people are proud to call home.

"These nominations are well-deserved recognition of our Building Control Team's tireless work in the districts, with Angel Court a prime example of their expertise in action.

"The new flats are finished to a fantastic standard and provide more homes in the middle of one of our market towns."

BMSDC Building Control ensures home improvements and developments in the districts are in line with the UK's building regulations.

The team can also advise planning applicants on all parts of their builds to make sure they are to the highest professional and environmental standards.