Aylesborough Close

Project description

Aylesborough Close has replaced 36 outdated council homes that no longer met modern space standards and energy efficiency ratings with this 70-home development, which will significantly improve the quality of life for council tenants.

The new homes will be distributed across three low-rise buildings, offering a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, with private outdoor space for each home in the form of a terrace or balcony, as well as wheelchair-accessible homes.

Site Address:	Aylesborough Close, Arbury, CB4 2HS
Affordable Housing:	100% council rented
Affordable Homes:	70 low carbon council homes built to Passivhaus standards
Total New Homes:	70
Grant Funding:	One Public Estate and Homes England

Build Programme

Start on site construction:	Q3 2023
First new homes complete:	Q3 2025
Build completion:	Q4 2025

Wider Benefits

Each apartment is thoughtfully designed to provide comfortable living spaces with excellent air quality and reduced running costs
Much-needed housing, replacing poor quality homes
enhanced green spaces
dedicated residents’ garden, play area, and horticulture zones with the inclusion of new trees, mini meadows and planting

Sustainability Features

Gas free development
The homes will have exemplary levels of air tightness through use of specialised sealant technology
High-performance insulation
Mechanical ventilation and heat recovery systems
Photovoltaic solar panels
20% biodiversity net gain