SELF BUILD INDUSTRY NEWS
30 SELF BUILD HOMES TO HARPENDEN
Harpenden in Hertfordshire could benefit from a new site for custom and self builders for up to 30 homes, on a 6.7hectare site at Cross Lane Fields. The project is the vision of Lansdown, a NaCSBA member specialising in strategic land promotion and development.
About Cross Lane Fields
Cross Lane Fields is a piece of visually contained Green Belt land that Lansdown will seek outline planning permission for to create a pioneering development of self and custom build homes. These will be exemplars in energy standards, design and sustainability, bringing much needed homes to the area.
Currently the model involves self builders designing their homes, in line with design codes that create a set of ‘rules’ for the site, to support a cohesive scheme. The planned homes will include a mix of sizes, with homes either self built or self-commissioned to Passivhaus Standards. It is hoped that 40% will be affordable homes with a discount of 30% on the land at point of purchase.
In addition, parts of scheme will be rewilded, with a new orchard and pond to create habitats and mitigate damage to wildlife and from flooding.
Senior Planner at Lansdown Ethan Davies said, “The Cross Lane Fields scheme will provide people with a unique opportunity to build exceptionally fine, energy efficient homes surrounded by beautiful and biodiverse open spaces within a community of like-minded self-builders”
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BUILD IT AWARDS 2022 SHOWCASES BEST OF CUSTOM AND SELF BUILD
The Build It Awards by Build It magazine in London is a sparkling annual event in the custom and self build calendar, sharing the best the sector has to offer in terms of homes, products and services.
Best Self Build for Under £250k
North Wood Design & the Mikietyns
Best Oak Frame Home
Oakwrights for Philip Roberts and Judi Burdett’s home
Best Sustainable Technology or Product
Bee Solar Technology for Heliomotion Solar Tracking System
Best EcoHome
MBC Timber Frame for Jan and Philip Oliver’s Home
Best Brick Home
Paul Archer Design for Willowbrook
Best Architect or Designer for a Renovation Project
Unagru Architecture Urbanism for House for a Cellist
Best Architect or Designer for an Extension Project
Paul Archer Design for Zucchi House
Best Architect or Designer for a Self Build Project
Orme for Somerset Gate
Best Heating System or Product
NIBE Energy Systems for NIBE S2125
Best Plumbing or Drainage Product
Saniflo for Sanifos 110
Best Joinery Product
Camel Glass & Joinery for Insipiration Doors
Best Off-Site Manufactured Home
DanWood House for Gemma & James’ Hooker’s home
Best Windows
Origin Windows for the Origin Slimline Window (OW-70)
Innovation in Insulation
WB Timber Innovations for Larsen Panel System
Best Cladding System or Product
Vastern Timber for Brimstone
Best Technology Installation or Product
Drayton for Wiser