Affordable eco homes scheme will be ‘first of its kind for district’

» A PARTNERSHIP between Cotswold District Council and Cottsway housing association will bring 15 low-carbon new homes to Moreton-in-marsh.

The new development in Davies Road will be built by Helix Partnership Homes and will provide 15 homes for social rent, including a mix of one-, two- and three-bed properties.

Councillor Lisa Spivery, cabinet member for housing, said: “It will be the first green homes scheme of its kind in the district.

“The Davies Road site was allocated for development in the council’s Local Plan, and our officers worked hard to ensure the development moved from a standard, mixed market development to an ‘all affordable’ scheme, with an extra grant from Homes England to take the sustainability standards a step further. In the face of a growing affordability crisis, we are committed to increasing the number of genuinely affordable homes across the district for local people.”

Davies Road is due to be completed in 2024 and will include sustainable features such as air-source heat pumps and enhanced insulation.

Richard Reynolds, Cottsway’s acting chief executive, said: “Sustainability and reducing our environmental impact is a priority for us and we’re excited to be part of this project.”

It has been made possible with £1.275 million grant funding from Homes England and £580,500 in Section 106 contributions from the council, as well as a loan arrangement between the council and Cottsway.

The homes for social rent will be advertised on the Homeseeker Plus website nearer the time of completion. For more information about applying for affordable housing, visit: cotswold. gov.uk/housing