Local housebuilder Crest Nicholson, which has developments at St John’s Park and School Walk in Marlborough, 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.
“At St John’s Park, for example, the properties are fitted with an energy efficient gas fired central heating system, a high standard of loft and wall insulation, in addition to PVC-U sealed unit double glazed windows.”
The St John’s Park development in Marlborough offers homebuyers the choice of 169 traditionally designed properties including three, four and five bedroom homes, all of which have a garage and parking space.
School Walk comprises 45 properties including two bedroom apartments, maisonettes and coach houses, along with a selection of three and four bedroom homes, located within an established residential enclave close to Marlborough’s historic centre.
Prices at St John’s Park currently start from £299,000 for a four bedroom semi-detached house, whilst prices at School Walk start at £240,000 for a two bedroom coach house.
For more information about St John’s Park, please visit the Sales and Marketing suite (open daily 10am – 5pm) or telephone 01672 511 133. For more information about School Walk, please visit the on-site Sales and Marketing Suite, which is open Thursday to Monday between 10am-5pm, or telephone 0870 754 1080.