Designed to complement the village's existing architectural style, and to be of the highest quality, ten new houses will use traditional materials sourced, wherever possible, from within The Crown Estate. Local brick and clay tiles will be complimented by sustainable timber used for window casements and oak framed porches.

Renewable energy and sustainable technology will be used to provide optimum energy efficiency and a reduced carbon footprint. Features will include:

  • Ground Source Heat Pumps using the earth's natural temperature
  • Superior insulation including sheep's wool cavity wall insulation
  • Timber frame construction faced with brick
  • Highly efficient appliances reducting water and energy consumption

By reinstating the 'village green' - and planting new hedges and trees - the development will not only provide an enhanced environment for residents but also create new and diverse habitats for wildlife. As a result the development will inroduce a number of species, including:

  • Trees: Alder, Rowan, Bird Cherry and Crab Apple
  • Wetland Plants: Iris, Cow Lilly, Gypseywort, Bulrush, broad leaved pondweed and Purple Loosestrife.

Further highway works are planned that will improve both the village environment and highway safety for the benefit of the wider community.

If you have any questions, or would like further information, please contact:

Andrew Cassells at J & S Seddon - Tel.: 07971 874473
Email: burnhillgreen@jsseddon.co.uk

 

 
 
RAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEMS

Rainwater harvesting systems will now be plumbed into Burnhill Green’s eco-friendly new homes. Instead of disappearing down drains, rainwater will be collected, filtered, stored in tanks and used for flushing toilets, washing machines and garden taps. By saving this increasingly precious resource, and preserving purer water for drinking, residents should be able to reduce their mains usage by up to 50%. In dry weather, systems supplied by rainwater will automatically revert to the mains, providing continuity.

RE-INSTATING BURNHILL GREEN’S VILLAGE GREEN

Work begins on re-instating the village ‘green’. Key to creating a vibrant, cohesive community with a strong sense of identity, it will be planted with a variety of native trees and wildflowers chosen to encourage a flourishing diversity of wildlife. New habitats, and a focal point of interest for surrounding homes will be provided ‘swale’ that will also help to prevent flash flooding.

SUPERSTRUCTURE TIMBER FRAME

This is when the houses really start to take shape. The superstructures of the houses have been manufactured off-site in a controlled environment and therefore deliver an unbeatable combination of material choice and accuracy. Made of super strengthened composite panel and lined both externally and internally with high performance insulation, each house will perform to its maximum efficiency year after year. With materials supplied from sources approved by the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC), this method of construction reflects the industry leading practice that we will achieve at Burnhill Green.

HIGH PERFORMANCE JOINERY

The joinery at Burnhill Green uses traditional materials ensuring the development remains in keeping with the architecture of the village but also delivers high performance through double glazing, draught exclusion and positioning.

RECYCLED TILES

The roof of a building is a huge part of the visual experience which is why we have insisted on using recycled tiles to ensure that the buildings look like they have been here forever. Sourced from local sites to ensure a good colour match the tiles have been sorted and cleaned to deliver performance as well as aesthetics.

TOPPING OUT

Topping out, completion of the building stage, took place at Plot 1A on 8th October 2009 in a ceremony attended by Councillor Mrs Joan Burton MBE. A site tour for the Councillor and local villagers followed.