Living Space has started work at an EPC A-rated affordable housing development featuring 60 homes in Worcestershire.
The £10m development is being delivered for housing provider Stonewater, with mixed-tenure homes featuring air source heat pumps and solar PV roof panels.
Designed by Stephen George and Partners, the scheme features a mix of one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom homes, to suit single households and families of varying sizes.
Paul Breen, Managing Director of Living Space, said: “Only 2% 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, said: “We’re pleased to be working with Living Space again, to bring this important development to life and enhance the provision of varying types of affordable housing in Bromsgrove. There is a substantial unmet housing need within this area, with many people who work in the District commuting in.
“By installing air source heat pumps and solar PV panels, all future residents will be able to significantly reduce their carbon footprint. 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.”
