Monmouthshire Housing Association (MHA) has completed six new affordable homes on Greenmeadow Crescent, in the village of Little Mill.
The small development comprises two x two-bedroom semi-detached houses and four x one bedroom walk up apartments, providing tenants with their own front door at ground level and private garden.
Delivered by MHA’s construction subsidiary Capsel, in partnership with Monmouthshire County Council and Welsh Government, the development replaces a block of flats and garages, that had needed substantial investment and maintenance.
Leigh Price, MHA Land Development Manager said:
“It has been a privilege to collaborate once again with Monmouthshire County Council, Welsh Government and Capsel, to bring these much-needed affordable homes to the community of Little Mill.
The homes are built for the future, enhancing biodiversity and prioritising energy efficiency, which is good news for both the tenants and environment.
We were delighted to have the opportunity to recently show Cllr Paul Griffiths, Cllr Tony Kear and Cllr Meirion Howells around the new homes prior to the tenants moving in and get their seal of approval.
We hope the tenants enjoy their first Christmas in the warmth and security of their lovely new home”.
The homes are constructed with timber frame and utilise sustainable methods of construction that include solar panels and air source heat pumps, avoiding the need for fossil fuels. The properties also achieve an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of A.
As part of MHA’s ongoing drive to make ecological considerations in the design of our homes, we have implemented habitat enhancements that include bat tubes installed into the brick gable end and nesting boxes for visiting house martins.
Monmouthshire County Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development, Cllr Paul Griffiths, said:
“It was a pleasure to meet the team at MHA, which is innovating to achieve sustainable and affordable housing that adds to the quality of local communities.”
Chris Kinsey, Acting Managing Director of Capsel said:
“At Capsel, we are passionate about delivering high quality homes with an emphasis on energy efficiency and affordability.
Each property exceeds the current energy performance standards, meaning lower energy bills for its tenants whilst contributing to wider sustainable communities.
We were delighted to join both MHA, MCC’s Deputy Leader Paul Griffiths and local ward members Cllr Tony Kear and Cllr Meirion Howells to celebrate the completion of the new homes”.
The development has been built to The Lifetime Homes standard, meaning the homes are designed to be more flexible and responsive to the changing needs of the occupants.
