Horsham-based Sigma Homes has secured a 1.9Ha (4.7acre) site in Barns Green, West Sussex, for a £16m development scheme of 32 energy-efficient homes.
Dubbed ‘Sumners Fields’, the estate is designed by Worthing-based ECE Architecture and will consist of one-, two-, three- and four- bedroom apartments and houses. Twelve of these properties are allocated for affordable housing, providing an above policy 37.5% allocation.
According to Sigma Homes the development is in line with Natural England’s current advice on water neutrality and will be constructed utilising timber-frame technology and a range of other ‘green’ features including grey water recycling, to enable residents to significantly reduce their water usage, carbon footprint and energy bills.
Surrounding houses in Barns Green range from post-war homes to rural timber-clad houses with red brick and white-painted window frames, so Sumners Fields will conventional yet modern in style.
New landscaping, public open space, and ecological enhancements will be provided with most of the existing trees and hedgerows will be retained and enhanced.
There will be sufficient parking available for each new home, as well as cycle storage. EV charging points will be provided to all houses with a garage and driveway, with further charging points allocated to the apartments.
