If you’re an eco-conscious new-build buyer then a property with good insulation, solar panels and electric car charging points might be at the top of your list.
But location, design and layout of new-build developments are also important factors to consider.
As a land promoter, Richborough Estates is at the beginning of a new-build’s life cycle. We source land, design the masterplan and secure planning permission for many housebuilders’ new developments.
And our sites strive to meet the following eco-friendly design standards to benefit homeowners and help sustain the environment for future generations. We hope this check list gets your new-build search off to a great start.
- Location, location, location
The sustainability of your new home depends as much on its location as on how it is built. Richborough Estates locates and designs sites within easy reach of shops, schools, employment, green spaces and transport links. When choosing your new home, keep in mind that living close to everyday places saves on time, money and fuel while reducing traffic, air pollution and your stress levels!
- Natural surroundings
Landscape-led developments with plenty of wetland, ponds, trees, shrubs and woodland provide and enhance habitats for local wildlife. Living near natural green space is also beneficial for our physical and mental health and helps create a sense of community. Richborough Estates aims to achieve net gains in biodiversity by at least 10 per cent at each of our developments, but we also include water saving and air quality standards too.
- Energy efficient homes
The government’s Future Homes Standard will require all new-build homes to have low-carbon heating systems and high levels of energy efficiency by 2025. We’re proud to have long been providing energy efficient homes, in collaboration with our housebuilder partners, as we move towards these new regulations.
As one of the UK’s leading strategic land promotion companies, Richborough Estates brings forward land in sustainable locations and designs great places to live. www.richboroughestates.co.uk