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‘Highly sustainable, low carbon new neighbourhood’ given the go ahead in Plymouth

Full planning permission was granted to Plymouth Community Homes (PCH) to develop land in the Millbay regeneration area and deliver over 100 much new affordable homes for social rent and shared ownership.

The £33.5 million scheme will see a sustainable new community created in the heart of the city centre. Part of the new project will include 136 homes that will be comprised of one, two and three bed apartments and townhouses. In addition, mews houses will range from three to five storeys high.

As well as delivering much-needed properties, the homes will be developed with a fabric-first approach to ensure reduced energy costs for residents.

Against this backdrop, homes will be surrounded by cycle paths with bike stores and pedestrian footpaths to help create a sustainable, low-carbon neighbourhood. The new community will help to complete the planned Millbay Boulevard scheme, connecting Plymouth’s coastal quarter to the city centre.

Adam Darby, associate architect at global design practice BDP in the South West, who is the architect and lead consultant on Bath Street, said: ‘The regeneration of this large brownfield site in the heart of Plymouth city centre is a brilliant example of ‘gentle density’, which will provide much-needed, high quality new homes, all with outside space, as part of a highly sustainable, low carbon new neighbourhood.

‘Our approach will promote healthy living and sustainable transport methods, with pedestrian and cycle friendly areas, as well as proving plenty of green open space, new tree planting and engaging and secure children’s play areas that are integrated with the surrounding natural landscape. Our aim is to create a happy community where people want to live for the long term.’

PCH, the city’s largest social housing landlord is working in partnership with Plymouth City Council to fund and deliver the scheme with expertise and support from Homes England. Construction on the first phase is expected to begin next spring.

Image: BDP

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