We are working in partnership with OX Place to build 10 low-carbon council homes on a former depot site off Lanham Way.
The development includes six semi-detached two-bedroom houses and four semi-detached three-bedroom houses.
The new homes are being built in brick, with feature front gables. Front gardens with low stone boundary walls mean they will blend in with the character of the adjacent Littlemore conservation area.;
The development will be called Youngs Way. Martin Young was vicar of the nearby Church of St Mary and St Nicholas from 1951 to 1964. He is buried in the churchyard and his name was proposed by Littlemore Parish Council.
We expect Youngs Way to be completed by the end of 2024.
Affordable
When completed, five homes will be let to people on our housing register. The remaining five homes will be sold for shared ownership by OX Place.
Sustainable
Youngs Way takes a ‘fabric first’ approach, with enhanced insulation and air tightness standards. Living spaces are also oriented to maximise sunlight.;
The new homes will be electrically heated, primarily by air source heat pumps – helping us meet our carbon reduction targets by reducing reliance on gas. Rooftop solar PV panels will generate electricity for use during the day.
The development is expected to achieve an average 87% beyond government carbon reduction targets – exceeding our planning requirement of 70% beyond 2013 building regulations.
Youngs Way is being built using timber frame construction. Timber frame construction is faster, has a lower carbon footprint and is less disruptive to communities than traditional builds.
All homes will be fully adaptable to meet people’s changing needs throughout their lives.
There will be nine parking spaces with EV charging. These will include three Blue Badge spaces and one car club space.
Partners
OX Place is managing the development, which is being built by Feltham Construction. The new homes were designed by Jessop and Cook Architects.
Youngs Way is being supported with Homes England funding.
