A new neighbourhood in Trowbridge officially opened its doors this week, but the development has already begun delivering benefits for the local community.
The Mayor of Trowbridge, Cllr Stewart Palmen, officially cut the ribbon at Newland Homes’ Lambrok Mead development on Frome Road, joined by representatives from Newland Homes and St James Trust, whose sale of the land for redevelopment has enabled the charity to increase the grants it provides to organisations in Trowbridge and the surrounding area.
Over the last two years, St James Trust has increased its grant-giving, awarding more than £100,000 to organisations supporting people in need, hardship or distress. Beneficiaries range from hospices and counselling services to youth bands and day centres.
Richard Westwood from St James Trust commented: “It was wonderful to come together with the Mayor and Newland Homes to celebrate the opening of Lambrok Mead. The sale of the land has enabled the Trust to invest for the future, generating additional income to support charities making a real difference across Trowbridge. Lambrok Mead demonstrates how building new homes can create a positive legacy that reaches far beyond those who live in them.”
Fifty zero carbon two, three and four-bedroom homes are being delivered on Frome Road. Each home is designed to help residents reduce their energy use, bills and carbon footprint through a range of highly efficient renewable energy features. Air source heat pumps, combined with high levels of insulation and solar panels, mean these homes are ‘A’ rated for both energy efficiency and environmental impact, surpassing current building standards.
Over a full year, a sample of Newland homeowners heated and powered their EPC ‘A’ rated three and four-bedroom detached homes for between £12 and £16 a week, around the price of a takeaway pizza. By comparison, Rightmove estimates that equivalent three and four-bedroom detached homes with an EPC ‘D’ rating cost between £52 and £65 a week to heat and power. On this basis, the energy costs reported by Newland homeowners were around 75% lower.
Chris Parker, Head of Marketing for Newland Homes, commented: “It is lovely to see a new community taking shape in a way that brings benefits to so many people. Local charities are receiving more support and the people moving here will have comfortable homes that use less energy and help keep bills down. Now that our doors are officially open, we look forward to welcoming more people to come and discover everything that Lambrok Mead has to offer.”
With zero carbon homes starting from £299,000 and Movemaker and part exchange schemes available to help people move, Lambrok Mead is shaping up to be another award-winning development for Newland Homes in Trowbridge. Visit www.newlandhomes.co.uk/trowbridge, call 01225 962245 or follow @newlandhomes on social media for more information.
