Affordable Housing Development Breaks Ground in Rural Yorkshire

Strategic Insights -

A mix of one, two, three, and four-bedroom houses and bungalows are currently under construction in the village of Swinton, north of Malton, where affordable housing developer Adderstone Living is onsite, in partnership with Northern housing association Karbon Homes. This development marks a significant milestone in providing 20 homes for a mix of tenures, including affordable rent, shared ownership, and Rent to Buy, and the first in which Karbon has included communal solar power battery storage for all properties. By utilizing this innovative technology, residents will be able to store surplus energy generated by the solar PV panels on the roofs for later use. When completed in summer 2026, all properties will be connected to the system, providing a sustainable living solution for the community.

Key Takeaways:

  • The development will provide 20 homes, including one, two, three, and four-bedroom houses and bungalows, for a mix of tenures, including affordable rent, shared ownership, and Rent to Buy.
  • The development will be powered by communal solar power battery storage, enabling residents to store surplus energy generated by the solar PV panels on the roofs for later use.
  • The homes aim to achieve an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating A and will feature enhanced energy efficiency measures, including air source heat pumps and EV charging points.
  • The development is part of Karbon's commitment to reducing the environmental impact of their homes, as well as helping customers to cut their energy bill costs.
  • The development has been part-funded through Karbon's strategic partnership with Homes England, which provided £181m in funding to deliver 2,324 new affordable homes across the North East and Yorkshire by 2026.
  • Karbon has committed to delivering 10% of these new homes in rural communities, such as Swinton.
  • The development reflects the importance of social housing in resilient communities and Karbon's commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative homes.

Statistics:

  • The development will provide 20 homes for a mix of tenures.
  • The development will be powered by communal solar power battery storage.
  • The homes aim to achieve an EPC rating A.
  • The development features enhanced energy efficiency measures, including air source heat pumps and EV charging points.
  • Karbon has secured £181m in funding from Homes England to deliver 2,324 new affordable homes across the North East and Yorkshire by 2026.
  • The development is part of Karbon's 10% commitment to delivering new homes in rural communities.

Sources:

  • "Homes England secures £181m commitment for North and Yorkshire affordable homes from Karbon Homes", Construction News.
  • Interview with Zoey Hawthorne, Assistant Director of Development Delivery for Karbon Homes.
  • Interview with Stephen McCoy, Managing Director of Adderstone Living.
  • Image caption: Pictured L-R are Dylan McLean (Identity Consult) - Amy Robinson (Karbon) - Mathew Carline (Identity Consult) - Rachel Chapman (Karbon) - Rick Long (Adderstone Living Yorkshire).