Moreton-in-Marsh welcomes new affordable low-carbon homes
Cotswold District Council has supported an innovative project to build 15 new affordable low-carbon homes in Moreton-in-Marsh.
The new development connects Mosedale and Davies Road in Moreton-in-Marsh.
Two vacant homes were demolished to make way for the new development, which includes a mix of one, two and three-bedroom houses and maisonettes - all with sustainable features including air-source heating, solar roof panels, electric vehicle charging points and enhanced insulation. The properties have all achieved an Energy Performance Certificate ‘A’ rating.
The redevelopment was made possible with the support of £1.275 million grant funding from Homes England and £580,500 contribution from Cotswold District Council, secured through previous Section 106 contributions as well as a loan arrangement as part of a finance agreement between the Council and Cottsway. Helix Group also provided construction finance to ensure the homes were completed quickly.
Cllr Lisa Spivey, Cabinet Member for Communities and Public Safety, said, “The Davies Road site will be the first green home development of its kind here in the Cotswolds, and it’s been a delight to work in partnership with Homes England and Cottsway to deliver this scheme.
“There is a housing affordability crisis here in the Cotswolds and we are committed to delivering genuinely affordable housing for our residents. Not only does this scheme offer affordable houses, but it is also playing a part in tackling the climate crisis which is high on the list of Council priorities.”
Richard Reynolds, Chief Executive of Cottsway, said: “This is our first development with 100% low-carbon homes. This not only supports our commitment as a responsible organisation to reducing our environmental impact in line with the national Net-Zero strategy, but also provides energy efficient homes for customers, which should mean lower energy bills for them.
“It has been great to work with Cotswold District Council and Helix Partnership Homes to successfully deliver these new homes and we are very proud that they are all being provided for social rent, making them as affordable as they can possibly be for the people moving into them.
“Cottsway is working hard to provide more much-needed affordable homes and we would like to thank everyone involved who supported us, including Homes England for the £1.275m grant which made this achievable. It is a great example of what innovative partnership working can achieve.”