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20 NEW DEVELOPMENTS


Newhaven council homes ‘raise the bar’


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new modular council development in Newhaven, East Sussex, is being hailed as a “game changer for social housing” and a “window into the future of


residential schemes.”


Now complete, the development consists of 36 modules constructed within the Boutique Modern factory in Newhaven and craned into place.


The 13 one and two-bed apartments have reportedly been


equipped to the highest specification in terms of standard features and extras, sustainability credentials, and fire safety standards – all of which have led Lewes Council to claim it has ‘raised the bar’ for social housing.


Every apartment has its own 2.1 kWh solar PV installation and 2.7 kW battery to store electricity generated during the day for use at peak times. It is anticipated the mains energy use will be reduced by 70 per cent, taking the properties ‘off-grid’ for up to three or four months of the year.


Highly insulated, the apartments are claimed to be 40 per cent more energy efficient than traditional homes, and mechanical ventilation and heat recovery systems are installed in each apartment.


In terms of fire safety, the development is said to be “effectively futureproof” against all anticipated toughening of regulations that may come in the wake of the Grenfell inquiry. As an example, despite being under 18 metres in height,


Palmerston House has been built to meet the 18 metre fire regulations introduced following the investigations. Each apartment also constitutes a one-hour fire compartment, and every habitable room has a MIST fire suppression system installed, which will extinguish a fire at source, rather than the whole property being drenched. In the event of a fire every walkway window and the roof vent in the stair core will automatically open.


Other features include a storm water attenuation tank, communal door entry systems, and a roof safety system to allow safe working for maintenance teams. All homes have superfast fibre broadband pre-installed. Councillor William Meyer, cabinet member for housing at


Lewes District Council, commented: “There is no doubt that this is a game changer, not just in terms of raising the bar for sustainability and fire safety, but also in build quality and finish.”


Saltash scheme revised to be more in keeping with locality


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evised plans for a new Cornish housing development by Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes have been shared with the local community to help inform a new planning application later this year.


The new proposals outline the first phase of the Treledan development on the site at Broadmoor Farm, Stoketon on the outskirts of Saltash.


The plans consist of up to 390 homes, 40 fewer than proposed


in a previous planning application. The project will be made up of two, three and four bedroom homes, situated five minutes from central Saltash and 20 minutes from Plymouth. Environmental features have reportedly been significantly increased under the new proposals, which now include a much larger range of cycle and pedestrian routes through the site in order to reduce car dependency, retaining more hedgerows and changing the orientation of the scheme to take full advantage of sunlight. Electric car charging points are also planned along with improved gardens and more areas of public open space. A farmstead-style area of stone-fronted houses with smaller terraced cottage-style homes is intended to add a traditional feel to the development, and help it to blend in with the adjoining buildings. Affordable housing will also be distributed more evenly across the development.


The design and materials of the new homes have been altered WWW.HBDONLINE.CO.UK


considerably to take inspiration directly from neighbouring historic buildings and to better reflect Cornish style and character, which was a point of concern in the last planning application.


Subtle variations in materials used will help “ensure the devel-


opment as a whole has a unique, distinguishable character,” said the developers. Walls will be rendered in off-white and pastel shades, and stone will also be used, plus two appropriate roof slate varieties.


Outline planning permission is already in place for the overall development of up to 1,000 homes and related infrastructure and facilities, as well as extensive open spaces, employment and community facilities in the area, and investment in education and community services.


David Matthews, land director for Barratt David Wilson Homes


Exeter, commented:“We have listened carefully to feedback from our previous application and as a result have made wholesale changes to improve the overall design, appearance and character of Treledan.” Views and comments from the local community have been


sought and will be reflected in new proposals now being finalised by Barratt David Wilson Homes. The new planning application is expected to be submitted to Cornwall Council this month.


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