CONSTRUCTION has started construction on a £10million, 60-home affordable housing development off Bromsgroves Perryfields Road.
The construction is being conducted by Living Space, who will deliver the development for housing provider Stonewater.
Living Space recently received planning approval from Bromsgrove District Council for the 4.27-acre project, and the first homes will be available to move into next year.
The homes will be installed with air source heat pumps and solar PV roof panels, making them among the most eco-efficient affordable houses in the UK.
The scheme features a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom homes.
The homes will be constructed in red brick and rendered to complement the other homes in the area and parking will be provided.
The site forms part of an allocation for more than 1,300 homes.
Living Space’s scheme design also responds to the plans for the adjacent land, with new footpaths proposed to connect the new communities.
Living Space managing director Paul Breen said: “Only 2 per cent of new homes are currently being built to EPC A standards, which indicates the highest energy efficiency and performance standards.
Stonewater’s future residents will benefit from homes that self-generate a proportion of household electricity, which when combined with the air source heat pumps, will significantly minimise grid energy use.
“In addition, EV charging points will be installed as standard, enabling solar energy to be used to power cars too.
“These outstanding homes will be fit for the future while combining the kerb appeal of traditional architecture.”
Matt Crucefix, Director of Development (West and South) at Stonewater added: “Across all our new developments we’re looking for ways to cut carbon emissions to support our sustainability commitments, but also to ensure we’re providing energy efficient, comfortable homes that are affordable for our customers.”
