Living Space has commenced construction at a 1.8 Ha (4.45 acre) site near Houghton Regis town centre. The 57 homes – which are being delivered to housing provider Stonewater for affordable rent and shared ownership – will have an EPC A rating.
Central Bedfordshire Council recently granted Living Space planning permission for the residential development, which has a construction value in excess of £10m. Designed by Bristol-based Pad Design Ltd, the scheme will feature a mix of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom homes, to suit single households and families of up to six people. The mixed-tenure homes will be installed with air source heat pumps and PV roof panels.
Paul Breen, Managing Director of Living Space said: “An EPC A rating is the highest possible for new homes, illustrating the energy efficient credentials of the specification we will be delivering at this Houghton Regis development. The scheme will not be reliant on any gas supply, and a high proportion of the renewable energy required to power the homes will be generated by the solar PV panels fitted to each roof.
“We are very pleased to have broken ground at this site, which is our third project with Stonewater since 2020. A significant number of local jobs will be created and safeguarded as a result of the high-quality £10m construction programme. By working with our local supply chain and Stonewater to deliver these 57 purpose-designed affordable properties, we will be helping to ensure Houghton Regis’ urban extension caters for all.”
Chris Montague, Director of Development (East and North) for Stonewater, said: “We’re really pleased to be working with Living Space again, to bring this important development to life and enhance the provision of varying types of affordable housing in Bedfordshire.”
The 57 detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes will be constructed in red and orange brick with occasional white render to the top floor. Dual aspect ‘corner turning’ designs will be constructed at key locations within the scheme to achieve continual building lines.
Image: Shane Robinson – Living Space, Chris Montague – Stonewater, and Mark Tipping – Living Space
