Forthcoming new low and zero carbon homes at St Georges Road, Semington, Wilts. BA14 6JQ.
Proposals for our forthcoming development of 24 new homes at St Georges Road in Semington include a mix of 4 and 5 bedroom detached homes and 3 bedroom bungalows for the open market. The scheme also provides 7 affordable high quality semi/detached two and three bedroom homes with the site planned in a low density format with new footpath connections, generous green space, large gardens and new allotments.
Above: Proposed streetscene of homes at Semington (click to enlarge)
With Outline planning permission granted and all Reserved Matters now approved work is expected to start later this year on this long anticipated site.
Above: Proposed new homes at St Georges Road, Semington.
New homes will be zero carbon and amongst the first in the country to achieve this exceptionally high level of sustainability which far exceed current planning requirements and building regulations for energy efficiency and sustainability.
Homes across the development which will be truly sustainable, a core principle for all of our developments with homes benefiting from zero carbon renewable heating sources with air source heat pumps for all houses. Homes have been orientated to benefit from solar PV and designed with high levels of insulation that far exceed current building regulations.
Above: Proposed streetscene of homes at Semington (click to enlarge)
Houses across the site have been designed to create a less urban appearance and reflect the sites rural setting with traditional designs incorporating contemporary elements to evolve the local vernacular. By reflecting the detailing of houses locally and providing generous proportions, the design of each house maximises views and light suited for modern living.
In addition, a Sustainable Drainage System is proposed to control surface water run off which allows for future changes due to Climate Change with planting which will include specifically selected species and create new habitats and improve biodiversity.
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Village location with great connections
This site is situated on the south western edge of Semington village which itself lies circa 2 miles south west of Melksham and north east of Hilperton and Trowbridge.
Semington is a popular Wiltshire village with good links to Melksham, Trowbridge and Devizes via A350/A361 and the M4 at Junction 17 via Chippenham. Amenities in the village include primary school, inn/restaurant, church, village hall and tennis courts. Buses provide connections to Trowbridge, Melksham, Devizes, Warminster and surrounding areas. Together with footpath links along the Kennet and Avon Canal.
Looking to a sustainable future
Looking to the future, there is a passionate commitment to creating an increasingly sustainable legacy with each and every home. There are many features throughout not only our homes, but also the wider development, to mitigate climate change. For example, where possible, investment is made into technologies over and above our planning and building regulation requirements to ensure homes can maximise the benefit of solar pv production offsetting grid electricity usage, and where appropriate we use air source heat pumps or other new technologies avoiding fossil fuel usage that can make homes net zero carbon. Even seemingly small touches such as a composter or water butt, right down to the integrated ecobins in every kitchen to help encourage recycling mean that it’s the little details that make the biggest difference to how we live. Newland Homes prides itself on not only meeting but exceeding current Building Regulations and planning requirements with the future constantly front of mind.
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, with the kitchen being the heart of the home. Integrated appliances form part of the standard specification, along with the amount of natural light and task lighting all considered. Principal bedrooms boast built in wardrobes and storage is always considered. Bathrooms ooze relaxation with their high quality fittings including popular ‘rain’ shower heads, whether you enjoy a long soak, or a quick splash.
