Treveth's Flagship Low Carbon Housing Scheme Complete in Redruth

Strategic Insights -

Treveth's flagship low carbon housing scheme, Gwel Basset, has reached completion in Redruth, with all 185 new homes now occupied. This marks a significant milestone for the development company, its first residential scheme built according to its own sustainable Design Guide. The scheme was developed in partnership with Vistry South West and features a mix of one, two, three, and four-bedroom houses for local residents. The development has set a new standard for quality, design, and low carbon development in Cornwall, with all homes designed to meet carbon saving targets set for 2030.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gwel Basset, Treveth's flagship low carbon housing scheme, is complete with all 185 new homes occupied.
  • The scheme was developed in partnership with Vistry South West and is one of the largest residential projects in the UK designed to achieve carbon emissions targets set for 2030.
  • The development is a mix of one, two, three, and four-bedroom houses, all for people who already live in, work in, or have family connections to the immediate vicinity of the site.
  • The homes were designed to meet carbon saving targets, benchmarked against the Royal Institute of British Architects' (RIBA) 2030 Climate Challenge.
  • All 185 homes have been designed to meet net zero science-based targets for 2030, with no fossil fuel heating, using air source heat pumps and solar panels, and featuring low energy LED lighting.
  • Materials used include Cornish air-cured concrete blocks made with secondary aggregate, sourced from the local area.
  • The development features green public spaces, edible planting, and allotments, and is a business milestone for Treveth, marking its 250th open market rental home.
  • The homes have been certified to meet high standards, with a focus on quality, design, and low carbon development.
  • Treveth's founder, Cornwall Council, said that none of the properties are second homes, with 84 privately rented, 28 sold on the open market, 26 rented as affordable housing, and 12 bought under the Shared Ownership scheme.
  • Cornwall Council also provided 35 homes on the scheme for people in need of housing.

Statistics:

  • 185 new homes built in Gwel Basset, a mix of one, two, three, and four-bedroom houses.
  • 250th open market rental home marked by Treveth, demonstrating the company's commitment to delivering quality rental homes for local people.
  • 84 privately rented homes, 28 sold on the open market, 26 rented as affordable housing, and 12 bought under the Shared Ownership scheme.
  • 35 homes provided by Cornwall Council for people in need of housing.
  • 100% of homes designed to meet carbon saving targets set for 2030.
  • 100% of homes designed to meet net zero science-based targets for 2030.

Sources:

  • Treveth, a development company founded by Cornwall Council in 2019.
  • Vistry South West, a partner in the development of Gwel Basset.
  • Royal Institute of British Architects' (RIBA) 2030 Climate Challenge.
  • Exposure Photo Agency, a photography agency providing images of the Gwel Basset development.
  • Cornwall Council, the founder of Treveth and provider of 35 homes on the scheme.