We’re preparing to submit an outline planning application for up to 49 zero carbon homes on land at Grange Road, in Whaddon, Gloucester, 40% of which will be affordable.
Site
Comprising 5.5 acres of grassland currently used for pastures, the site is located on the edge of Gloucester City and falls within Stroud District Council. Access is proposed off Grange Road to the north, which connects to the A38, connecting Bristol and Gloucester. The site also has excellent connections to local facilities and transport links. Varying sizes of open market and affordable housing are proposed which will be zero carbon in terms of energy usage.
Above: Proposed homes at Whaddon – Click to enlarge
The site is within the Stroud District Local Plan for residential development and part of the ‘G2’ allocation boundary, with the remainder of this allocation being promoted by Taylor Wimpey. Newland Homes controls land south of Grange Road. The site is unconstrained and available for development. Although it could be considered as part of the wider allocation, initial assessment indicated that the site could be bought forward as a stand alone site providing its own highway, drainage and service infrastructure. The site is safeguarded as part of a wider allocation to meet the housing needs of Gloucester City within the emerging Stroud Local Plan review. There is an active planning application for 2750 homes by Taylor Wimpey to the south of the site, which includes new schools, public transportation routes and links, new local amenities and public open spaces/parks.
Above shows site location
Appearance
Homes will be at scale similar to surrounding properties to reflect the surrounding urban vernacular, in a range of sizes and tenures to suit a wide demographic. Materials will be of high quality and will complement surrounding homes. Roofscape will vary, there will be a mix of eaves and gable fronted roofs which will be designed to maximise efficiency of solar PV for all properties.
Landscape and Ecology
Attenuation ponds will be provided within the open space areas, and have been designed to be permanently wet with the level of water fluctuating with rainfall. The ponds will also create opportunity for biodiversity as well as amenity value. The site offers great opportunities to enhance the landscape and improve ecology. A 10% biodiversity net gain will be made.
Sustainability
Homes will be zero carbon and constructed to the very latest construction techniques. They’ll utilise sustainably sourced materials and renewable energy technologies to make them extremely energy efficient. The use of solar panels combined with air source heat pumps result in our homes becoming zero carbon in terms of energy use.
The development will importantly secure biodiversity net gain, where a significant improvement in ecological, landscape and habitat will be created.
Water butts positioned within private gardens where possible to will capture rainfall from roofs and enable householders to utilise this source when gardening or washing their vehicles.
Above: Shows an example of some of the climate considerate measures Newland Homes aims to include at each development where possible.
The homes themselves will be zero carbon…
Our zero carbon homes have air source heat pumps instead of gas boilers. Couple this with high quality solar panels and high insulation levels, homes achieve as much prime energy* as they need.
* Prime energy is the regulated energy used to provide lighting, heating and hot water in the home assessed by a standard procedure. This assumes a typical family lifestyle as indicated in the home’s Energy Performance Certificate.
Above: Some of the technologies that go towards making our homes zero carbon.
Sustainability throughout our company
We’re a climate considerate developer, part of ‘Carbon Neutral Britain’ since 2023, having initially signed up to the United Nations ‘Climate Neutral Now’ pledge in 2021. This commits us to measure our carbon footprint, take steps to reduce and where necessary offset our carbon footprint and report annually on our progress.
This site will be developed with the aim of reducing annual energy consumption and provide energy in the most environmentally friendly way to reduce the annual CO₂ footprint. As recommended by CIBSE, Newland Homes’ approach is to adopt the three stages of priority, seeking to reduce energy use through the cleanest possible solutions.
Great design at the heart of every home
Inside each home is an abundance of considered touches of award winning design. Kitchens are carefully thought out not only in terms of practicality, but comfort too. You can’t beat the kitchen being the heart of the home. Integrated appliances form part of the standard specification. Natural light and task lighting all considered. Principal bedrooms boast built in wardrobes and storage is always taken into account. Bathrooms ooze relaxation with high quality fittings including popular ‘rain’ shower heads.
Feedback on the proposals for new homes in Whaddon can be submitted to feedback@newlandhomes.co.uk
Or posted in writing to:
Feedback Whaddon
Newland Homes
Brighouse Court
Barnett Way
Barnwood
Gloucester
GL4 3RT
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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