Published on Thursday 26 March 2026
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has completed 27 new council-owned homes at Templeman Place in Bournemouth, providing safe, warm and good quality homes for people who urgently need them.
Templeman Place represents a significant achievement for the Council, transforming a stalled site into much needed council housing. After the original contractor was unable to continue, the Council secured a new delivery partner and additional funding.
In total, BCP Council has invested £6.8 million, including £2.97 million from Homes England’s Affordable Homes Programme 2021–2026, helping to get the scheme back on track and completed within 12 months of restarting.
Templeman Place includes 16 one-bed and 11 two-bed flats, designed to be easy to move around in and suitable for a range of needs. The homes include modern, energy efficient features to help keep them warm and comfortable, as well as balconies, patios or communal gardens. Residents also benefit from onsite parking and electric vehicle charging points.
Cllr Millie Earl, Leader of BCP Council, said:
“These 27 new homes at Templeman Place will give people the stability and peace of mind they deserve. Many families have waited a long time for a safe, warm home they can feel proud of, and I am pleased we can now hand over keys that will make a real difference to their lives.
“Our C1 rating showed we are headed in the right direction, but the real success is seeing residents in homes that meet their needs. We will keep working hard to deliver more for our communities.”
There is significant pressure on the housing register across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, and these new homes will help ease demand. They also create opportunities for residents living in larger council homes to downsize if they wish, freeing up family-sized homes for those who need them most. All homes at Templeman Place are let at social rent, typically around half the cost of private renting.
The development is the first new housing scheme delivered since BCP Homes received a C1 rating – the highest possible grading from the Regulator of Social Housing. The inspection recognised strong progress in repairs, safety, housing quality and the way the service listens to and involves residents.
These homes form part of a wider programme to deliver 937 new council owned homes across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. 118 new homes are forecast for delivery in 2026/27.