It will be a very merry Christmas for Norwich City Council tenants who are moving into the first phase of brand-new energy-efficient homes at the Three Score housing development in Bowthorpe.
As of the 1 December, the council has taken ownership of 22 new eco-friendly houses off Saxoncote Avenue. The properties mark a significant step city council’s commitment to offering high-quality, sustainable housing for local residents.
Lion Homes, the council-owned housing delivery company formerly known as Norwich Regeneration Ltd, have worked in partnership with the council’s in-house Housing Delivery team to provide 76 eco-efficient properties on this site.
Councillor Beth Jones, deputy leader of the council and cabinet member responsible for housing said:
“I have great pride in Norwich's tradition of building council houses and this project builds on that tradition. We are committed to providing social and affordable homes, and we are delighted that these first 22 properties will be available for potential tenants soon, with some families planning to be in their new homes in time for Christmas.”
Dave Shaw, managing director of Lion Homes said:
“I believe that only when you truly understand what people need can you meet their demands and change lives for the better. Which is why these new homes are fully fitted for a more sustainable future, equipped to keep running costs low and give the big, wide, wonderful world around us a better chance of survival. We’re proud to be working with Norwich City Council on this project and excited to see the first tenants now moving in”
All of these 76 eco homes are social housing, these include 1-bed flats and 2, 3, and 4-bed homes.
The remaining 53 homes are scheduled for handover between February and September next year. Plans for the fourth phase of development are in progress, with detailed design work expected to be completed soon.
The eco homes have been built to passivhaus principles which is the gold standard in building low energy homes, features include air source heat pumps, triple glazing, a timber frame and a fabric first approach.
The eco-friendly focus of these homes aligns with the council's dedication to sustainability and community development.
Mr and Mrs Paliulis (pictured) who have recently moved in to one of the properties on Songthrush Way said, “Thank you for such a beautiful home and a wonderful Christmas present”.
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