Newland Homes has secured planning permission for a bespoke development of 13 zero carbon homes in Cheltenham. This pioneering project introduces innovative, farmstead-inspired, contemporary home designs by the Gloucestershire-based company, underscoring its commitment to sustainable housebuilding.
The redevelopment will transform a semi-derelict 1.3-hectare brownfield site in the Leckhampton area of Cheltenham into eight detached market homes and five affordable homes, showcasing brand new house styles all powered by renewable technology.
Craig Cobham, senior project manager for Newland Homes, said: “Newland Homes prides itself on pushing the boundaries of new home design. Our latest development represents the continuation of our mission to provide contemporary, environmentally responsible homes.”
The eight detached, individually designed homes will be built with materials such as stone, brick and black weatherboarding, creating a collection of barn-style homes that appears to have evolved over time.
The development will include two two-bedroom detached zero carbon bungalows, six five-bed detached zero carbon houses and five affordable zero carbon homes – two two-bed bungalows, two two-bed houses and one three-bed house for social rent/first homes.
The zero carbon homes will use solar PV for energy and to help power the home’s air source heat pump for heating and hot water. Extensive insulation and the use of renewable technology means these homes achieve an ‘A’ rating for their energy efficiency and environmental impact.
40% affordable provision demonstrates a significant investment in affordable housing to help address the housing crisis in Cheltenham, a town where the identified housing need is almost three times higher than affordable housing delivery.
A new wildflower meadow and Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) will enhance nature and visual amenity, ensuring rainwater regulation and creating a habitat for wildlife. Public open spaces will connect the new development to the existing green spaces of Leckhampton.
The site is positioned directly opposite Newland Homes’ most recent development of zero carbon homes, Pear Trees, which is nearing completion with all homes sold.
Andrew Billings, land director at Newland Homes, commented: “We have a long and established relationship with Cheltenham as it was the site of our first office nearly 30 years ago. This part of the town is a highly sustainable location with good public transport links and a brand new, excellent high school. We are delighted to have the opportunity to deliver more zero carbon homes for future generations of homeowners.”
Construction is likely to commence later this year, with the first home available to purchase from summer/autumn 2025.
‘Source; Showhouse’
