Partnership with Pittville School for sustainable development. Pittville School in Cheltenham has selected Barnwood-based housebuilder Newland Homes as its development partner. This will enable the school to release land for 58 ultra energy efficient houses.
The investment generated enables the school to deliver on its long-term ambition of a new state-of-the-art sports hall, dance and fitness studios. In addition an all-weather pitch and tennis court will be built to enrich the student experience at Pittville School.
Planning application for 58 zero carbon homes
The school originally gained outline planning permission in 2016 for the construction of 58 new homes and a new sports complex on one of its playing fields. Having identified that the proposed field had become surplus to the school’s requirements, it successfully gained planning approval.
Building on this consent, Newland Homes plans to submit a fresh planning application for 58 zero carbon homes this spring. Aligning its plans with the previously approved designs principles.
As a local company, Newland Homes has been at the forefront of constructing award-winning zero carbon homes in recent years. Instead of relying on fossil fuels such as gas, zero carbon homes are engineered to produce as much prime energy as they consume from renewable sources. The zero carbon homes benefit from advanced insulation. They also use solar panels and air source heat pumps for heat and power.
New sports facilities
Richard Gilpin, Headteacher of Pittville School, commented: “We are delighted to have selected Newland Homes to enable Pittville School to provide our students with a much-needed sports hall and all-weather 3G pitch. This is a self-funded project that the school, having obtained planning permission, can now embark upon. We will start the project in the summer of 2025. With a view to opening the sports hall and pitch in readiness for the start of the September 2026 academic year.”
Simon Richardson, Associate Land Director at Newland Homes, comments: “As a company that was founded in Cheltenham over 30 years ago, we’re pleased to be part of a project that directly benefits the town. This development allows us to continue our commitment to building high-quality, zero carbon homes. Whilst supporting Pittville School in its delivery of outstanding sports and education facilities.”
Leading the way in delivering zero carbon homes
Newland Homes has been recognised for its leadership in delivering zero carbon homes. Cheltenham MP Max Wilkinson, a long-standing advocate for sustainability in housebuilding, has cited Newland Homes as an example of what developers should be doing to future-proof housing.
Max’s Sunshine Bill called for solar panels to be mandatory on all new homes. This would improve energy efficiency and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Newland Homes was highlighted as a developer already leading the way in embedding solar technology and renewable energy solutions as standard in its homes. The company is also carbon-neutral, reflecting its commitment to sustainable development and environmental stewardship.
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Newland Homes Limited is a property developer registered in England and Wales number 2582221.
Registered office: Brighouse Court, Barnett Way, Barnwood, Gloucester, GL4 3RT.
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