Local housebuilder Crest Nicholson, which has developments at Port Marine, Portishead (The Moorings), and at Stoke Gifford (The Junction), has released its latest annual Sustainability Report, summarising its achievements in effectively balancing economic, environmental and social considerations to deliver genuinely sustainable mixed use communities. The transparent and candid report reveals the company has invested £11.8 million directly into local communities in the past 12 months and has reduced waste to landfill by 62% since 2007.
Key achievements for the period 2010-11 include:
• 78% of homes built on brownfield land to bring previously dormant sites back into use
• £11.8 million direct investment in the local community
• 62% reduction in waste to landfill since 2007
• 99% of timber from sustainable sources
• 56% of total plots in planning set to meet Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3 or above
• Since 2009, 100% of new homes have Code Level 4 specified water use
• 31% of new homes have renewable energy sources
• 33% reduction in Annual Injury Incidence Rate since 2008
As part of its commitment to building sustainable communities, Crest Nicholson is also participating in the AIMC4 research project, part funded by the UK Technology Strategy Board, Crest Nicholson is playing an active role in the development and delivery of carbon efficient homes affordably and in volume.
Laura Osborne, Sales Manager at Crest Nicholson South West, commented: “The most sustainable business is one that prospers and grows as part of every community within which it operates. Our vision for sustainable homes is part of our core purpose and sets us apart in our market. For Crest Nicholson, it means we put the customer at the heart of what we do. The Government continues to set the bar ever higher in terms of low carbon homes. We must deliver – and in a way that ensure all of our homeowners benefit from warm homes, and lower fuel costs.
“All apartments at The Moorings, for example, are designed to meet the independent assessment group, BRE's (Building Research Establishment) Eco Homes Very Good Standard. In addition, there is a communal cycle store and communal recycling facilities at the development, to help encourage residents to think about their waste and transport.”
The Moorings, which is only a short drive from Bristol, comprises nine luxury four bedroom villas, each of which comes with their own 35 foot mooring at the beautiful Marina. Eight of these stylish waterside properties, which are ideal for families and buyers who like to entertain, have already been snapped up. The development also consists of an eclectic seven storey building, which includes 31 contemporary two bedroom open-plan apartments, many of which have spectacular waterside views and private balconies or terraces.
The Junction is a small and exclusive development, which comprises just 22 stylish homes, including two bedroom apartments and coach houses and three bedroom terraced and semi-detached homes – perfect for first time buyers or those looking to start a family.
Apartments at The Moorings are available from £140,000 with the FirstBuy scheme, with the last townhouse available from £590,000. For more information, please visit the on-site Sales and Marketing suite, which is open seven days a week from 10am to 5pm, or call 0808 100 6009 or visit www.portmarine.co.uk.
Prices at The Junction start at £119,200 for a two bedroom apartment with the FirstBuy scheme. For more information, please visit the on-site Sales and Marketing Suite or telephone 0870 7531868.