Legal & General Affordable Homes to build its first net zero homes

The 100% affordable scheme is being delivered by Legal & General Affordable Homes (LGAH) in partnership with Rose Builders, helping to tackle the acute shortage of affordable housing locally.

The development will see LGAH deliver its first net zero (regulated) carbon homes, marking a major milestone in the business’ commitment to driving down carbon emissions.

The new homes will include 35 for Shared Ownership and 9 for affordable rent, comprised of 19 two- and 25 three-bedroom houses with private gardens.

The site, situated within the town of Thundersley on land at Hart Road, is sustainably located close to existing local amenities, including a doctor’s surgery, public house, primary and secondary schools.

The proposals also open up the site, to public access and will provide new green spaces including a small forest and areas of natural play for new residents and the wider community.

The new community is designed to encourage biodiversity and walkability, enhancing existing habitats where possible and introducing new habitats through improved landscaping, including a wildflower meadow and native tree planting.  New pathways for pedestrians will also be created.

All homes will be EPC A, specifically designed to be energy efficient to meet the emerging Future Home Standard, with 90% of the homes achieving Net Zero regulated carbon.  As such, all homes will have high-quality architecture and modern design, with energy efficient design, air source heat pumps, solar panels and EV charging.

LGAH now has nearly 5,000 homes in operation with over 2,000 in development planned across the country. Nearly 450 homes were handed over at the end of 2023 bringing much needed affordable housing to local communities.

Construction work is due to commence shortly, with the first home anticipated to be completed by April 2025.

For more information, you can visit Legal & General Affordable Homes website at: landgah.com or call our team on 0160 338 5340.