Carbon Challenge showcase comes to Hanham
19 February 2007
A site in Hanham has been chosen to take on the Carbon Challenge, a government-backed scheme that tasks house-builders to speed up the response to climate change by creating zero carbon developments.
The scheme, run by national regeneration agency English Partnerships, has been welcomed by South Gloucestershire Council as the Hanham Hall development is one of only two initial projects to be showcased in this country – the other site is based in Peterborough.
Each development is likely to contain a minimum of 200 homes which will be installed with shared energy systems and other features that will contribute to a zero or near zero carbon footprint for each settlement.
Cllr Pat Hockey, executive member for planning, transportation and the strategic environment, said: “We are now looking forward to working with English Partnerships to agree a design brief for the site. It will reduce carbon emissions, incorporate features to reduce water usage and energy consumption, and minimise waste. As well as this it will provide quality green spaces that enhance biodiversity and help us achieve the carbon neutral vision set out in our own Climate Change Strategy.”
Although the council is some way off considering a planning application for this site, reducing carbon emissions, using environmentally friendly materials and improving the design of new homes is a priority for South Gloucestershire Council and it is delighted English Partnerships has put forward Hanham Hall as one of the two initial projects.
The site includes the Grade II* Listed former hospital building which is suitable for conversion into residential apartments. English Partnerships are inviting bids from private sector house builders and housing associations to deliver the new developments.
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