Work has begun on eight new, sustainable bungalows in Chellaston. The scheme, which is being designed and built by Loughborough-based Scope Construction Ltd in partnership with Pelham Architects and KSA Engineers for Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA), will offer affordable housing for local people.
The development will include eight EPC A rated bungalows built to M4 (2) Building Regulations for accessibility. Four homes will be available for shared ownership and the remaining four will be let at a social rent by South Derbyshire District Council. The homes are expected to be complete early 2026.
The focus of the design is to make these new homes energy efficient. The homes will be super insulated, gas-free, and fitted with air-source heat pumps, PV solar panels and EV charging points, as well as sustainable drainage systems.
It will bring an area of brownfield land into positive use for affordable housing and has been designed to blend sensitively with the local community.
Works are already progressing at pace and Scope and NCHA recently met with South Derbyshire District Council for a tour of the site.
Cllr Gordon Rhind, chair of the housing and community services committee at South Derbyshire District Council, said: “These new bungalows will be a huge benefit to our local community, providing affordable living, as well high quality, sustainable properties, that by their building standards alone, ensure residents can live in a warm, secure home.”
Claudine Edwards, new business and development manager at NCHA, said: “This development reflects our commitment to building homes that are both affordable and environmentally friendly, in line with our sustainability targets. We’re proud to bring this new housing scheme to Chellaston, addressing local housing needs while paving the way for a sustainable future.”
Maz Patel, managing director, Scope Construction, said: “It is great to be on site today to officially break ground on our first project for NCHA and fantastic to see the rapid progress we have already made in the ground.
“Scope is committed to helping housing associations and local authorities to deliver affordable and sustainable housing across the East Midlands. We look forward to working with NCHA and Pelham to deliver these bungalows, which will be highly energy efficient and accessible homes. We hope it will be the first of many projects we deliver together.”
