Housing group hands over tranche of eco-efficient homes
Living Space has handed the first tranche of 38 affordable homes over to The Wrekin Housing Group at a brownfield site off Park Road in the Malinslee ward of Telford, Shropshire.
Thirty per cent of the homes are installed with Solar PV panels and battery storage to generate significant energy savings.
Solihull-based Living Space assembled the land for the 2.1-acre site, secured full planning consent and is delivering the construction contract in its entirety, which is worth over £6m.
As each batch of new homes reaches completion, they will be handed over to The Wrekin Housing Group, ready for occupiers to move in. The whole scheme is scheduled for completion by the summer.
Paul Breen, managing director of Living Space Housing said: “This is our third development in Telford, and it 's our second live development in partnership with The Wrekin Housing Group. Thanks to the excellent site and supply chain management from our experienced onsite team, we have now reached the major milestone of being able to handover the first completed homes and welcome the first tranche of residents.
“It has been so rewarding to see this project take shape, which has safeguarded and created new employment opportunities for Telford. This is one of two Living Space developments currently benefitting from the installation of PV roof panels. The 11 Park Road homes which have this feature could enable residents to make savings of around 35 per cent off their electricity bills. ”
Photovoltaic panels and batteries are being installed onto the roofs of the new Park Road family homes, thanks to funding secured by The Wrekin Housing Group. The low-maintenance energy solution will significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the new households and lower electricity bills. The roof panels have a life span of around 25 years. Smart generation meters in each home will enable the residents to monitor the amount of solar power that is produced.
The accommodation mix for the Park Road development comprises four one-bedroom maisonettes, nine two-bedroom houses, 21 three-bedroom houses, two two-bedroom bungalows and two three-bedroom bungalows.
All of the homes are designated for affordable rent, and six of the properties are purpose-designed for disabled residents. The site density is 44 dwellings per hectare, lower than the overall density for the local area.
The scheme is being constructed in red brick with striking rendered features and all 38 homes have designated parking provision.
Stephen Williams, development project manager for The Wrekin Housing Group said: “Developments like this one have a key role to play in helping us meet our target of achieving net-zero carbon by 2050. This scheme will benefit our tenants through reduced electricity bills, homes that are more comfortable to live in, and provide improved energy efficiency.
“There is a real need for good quality, affordable homes across Telford and this scheme on Park Road is very popular because of its convenient location, great transport links and range of local amenities. We are very pleased to be working with Living Space and look forward to seeing the first residents settle into their new homes. ”
The architect for the scheme is Birmingham-based residential design specialist BM3. Waldeck Consulting is the Employers Agent, Couch Consulting is the Engineer and MV Kelly the Civils Contractor.
For more information on Living Space Housing, visit: https://livingspacehousing.co.uk/.
Pictured (left to right): Stephen Williams, development project manager for The Wrekin Housing Group, together with Paul Breen, Managing Director of Living Space Housing.