34 SOCIAL HOUSING PROJECT REPORT


“THE SCHEME MAKES EFFECTIVE USE OF A BROWNFIELD SITE WITHIN AN ESTABLISHED COMMUNITY,” CHRIS MATHER, FORHOUSING


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carbon emissions while supporting lower long term energy costs,” explains Mather. As well as the air source heat pumps, the homes also have high levels of insulation within an energy effi cient building fabric – to further help reduce properties’ energy consumption as well as support lower running costs for the building’s residents. EV charging facilities have been provided in the secure parking area. The homes have an EPC rating of B, and SAP scores range from 82 to 88. “Delivering affordable homes that are also effi cient to heat is increasingly important in helping residents manage household costs while reducing environmental impact,” Mather says. Externally, the development includes landscaped amenity areas at the front, creating an “attractive setting” for residents while also boosting kerb appeal and “improving the street scene,” says Mather. At the rear of the development is a secure parking area, which “maintains a clear separation between communal and vehicle spaces.” Following handover of the development, it was fully occupied immediately, showing the demand in the local area for affordable housing. Feedback from residents has been, says Mather, “extremely positive.”


Surveys were conducted three months post-occupation and returned 100% satisfaction from those who responded. Residents highlighted “the quality of their new homes and the difference secure, affordable housing has made to their lives.” One resident in the new scheme, Jayden, described the positive impact having his own new home has had on him personally. “I do feel more settled here. Especially at a young age, to be offered a new build home is like fulfi lling a lifetime amition, he says.  can’t thank ForHousing enough for how much support they gave me throughout the process.” For Mather and the ForHousing team, this scheme is a key example of what can – and needs to – be achieved in the areas where affordable homes are needed most. “The White Lion scheme demonstrates how housing associations, local authorities and development partners can work together to unloc rownfi eld land and deliver high quality affordable homes,” he says. “With demand for social rent continuing to grow, developments like this play an important role in helping people access safe, secure and affordable homes while strengthening local communities.”


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