One example of such a scheme is New Fylde Housing’s Lower Lane development in Freckleton, which has received recognition from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA).
The £1.3 million scheme provided 15 homes for affordable rent and is the first Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3 development in the Fylde. The scheme has benefitted from £600,000 grant funding provided by the HCA.
The three and four-bedroom homes were constructed using sustainably sourced timber frames, which ensure excellent insulation. The buildings also have triple glazed windows, high energy efficiency boilers, low energy lighting, low water use sanitary ware and a heat recovery system, which provides fresh air and maintains comfortable temperatures whilst using very little energy.
The scheme itself also provides a Hydro-brake storm water attenuation system to prevent localised flooding in the event of rainwater deluge. In addition, covered cycle storage, compost bins and rainwater butts are also provided.
New Fylde Housing used locally based main contractors and consultants, local labour and locally sourced materials, wherever possible in this development.
