Sustainable homes development
July 23rd, 2008
posted by Cptn
A £20 million sustainable affordable housing scheme is planned for the Willows are of Torbay. The project will be the first in the south west to have ‘level five’ sustainable homes – we reckon the government’s sustainable housing code goes up to six, so it sounds like it could be one of those flagships we hear so much about.
The plans will be under scrutiny at Barton School today (Thursday) by local people as part of the consultation on the project, which has yet to receive planning permission.
Some £450,000 is going towards the costs of the 4.6 acre development at the Willows through a planning obligation from Cavanna homes.
Sovereign Housing Group will be doing the developing, and the land has been given by Torbay Council, which realises that more efficient homes means lower bills. Two thirds of the 140 houses will be affordable on the mixed homes site.
If you’re interested you can pop along to Barton Primary School, between 1pm and 6pm today to take a gander.
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