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Project description

Four aging council maisonettes were replaced with 15 energy efficient new council homes consisting of 3 new homes and 12 apartments with designated parking.

Site Address:Ventress Close, Cambridge CB1 8QX
Affordable Housing:100% council rented
Affordable Homes:15
Total New Homes:15
Architect:Rock Townsend
Grant Funding:£70m Devolution Grant

Build Programme

Demolition & remediation:Q3 2019
Start on site construction:Q4 2019
First new homes complete:Q1 2021
Build completion:Q1 2021

Sustainability Features

  • Photovoltaic solar panels and a green roof included in the design of the apartments.
  • A bug hotel has been incorporated into the project to provide shelter for insects, and we planted 21 new trees and seeded wildflower meadows.
  • Ventress Close
    Ventress Close
  • Developing a more sustainable lifestyle
    Developing a more sustainable lifestyle