Newland Homes unveil Cheltenham’s first zero carbon homes – Show House

The first of 27 brand new, zero carbon homes has been unveiled by Newland Homes in Leckhampton, Gloucestershire with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Local councillors joined Newland Homes to officially celebrate the opening of ‘Pear Trees’ in the Gloucestershire village where a collection of zero carbon homes powered by renewable technologies is under construction, in direct response to the climate emergency.
Each of the five-bedroomed, detached homes features solar panels and has been orientated to maximise solar gain with the energy generated being used to help power the home’s air source heat pump.
As a result, the homes will create as much regulated prime energy as they need to run and therefore reduce energy costs while minimising the impact that everyday living has on the environment. The homes emit no net carbon in use, a marked reduction from the 3.6 tonnes of CO2 emitted per annum by the average UK home according to the HBF Watt a Save report.
The homes at Pear Trees achieve the highest possible ‘A’ rating for both energy efficiency and environmental impact, whilst also including other sought-after modern features, such as open-plan living spaces, snugs and boot rooms. Seven of the properties also benefit from a multifunctional home office garden room.
Nine affordable zero carbon properties have been built in conjunction with Cheltenham Borough Homes as part of the development.
Jeremy Drew, developments director for Newland Homes, commented: “We have built and sold close to 100 zero carbon homes across the South West in the last 18 months, which is a testament to the fact that people want to make more sustainable housing choices. As an independent developer, we can create the type of homes that suit a modern lifestyle, which is both mindful and respectful of the environment without compromising on comfort.”
Jeremy continues: “Ribbon cutting ceremonies traditionally symbolise new beginnings and the promise of an exciting future, and our zero carbon homes at Pear Trees are the future.”
Cllr Max Wilkinson, cabinet member for economic development, culture, tourism and wellbeing at Cheltenham Borough Council, said: “We have set stringent new climate change planning guidance for Cheltenham to raise the environmental standards of new homes built here. It’s exciting to see developers starting to build properties that meet the challenge by ditching gas boilers in favour of heat pumps, installing solar panels and embracing energy efficiency. I welcome the approach taken by Newland Homes and urge all other developers to raise their game too.”
Newland Homes is an independent housebuilder and began operating in 1991. It was the first traditional housebuilder in the UK to sign the United Nations Climate Neutral Now Pledge, a commitment to measure greenhouse gas emissions, implement means to reduce them, consider offsetting and report progress annually. The company is on course to achieve at least a 50% reduction in carbon footprint by the end of 2024 and has been recognised by Carbon Neutral Britain as a carbon-neutral business.
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