Sustainability

Sep 01, 2022 By Aspen Homes In Latest News

As a developer it is our duty to ensure that our projects are as environmentally friendly as possible, both during building and after.

At Tretower House we have pledged to achieve a biodiversity net gain on the site through an abundance of means. These include, but are not limited to:

• Amphibian fencing around the construction boundary to ensure amphibians are protected during development.
• A green provision along the site boundaries to include a green buffer between Tretower House and Merrow Place.
• A new species rich wildflower grassland.
• New woodpiles for amphibians and invertebrates.
• A climate tunnel under the access road to provide safe passage for the local amphibian population.
• A new amphibian garden with a half barrel pond and frog and toad houses.
• Planting 35 new semi-mature and standard trees along with several hundred smaller trees.
• New bat boxes, bee blocks, sparrow terraces and swift nest boxes will be integrated into the new homes.
• Numerous Schwegler bat boxes and starling nest boxes will also be installed on trees within the development.

Other sustainability measures we will be taking on site include:

• Using sustainably sourced timber on all our houses, either FSC or PEFC accredited.
• Taking the decision to use no gas on site, the homes will be heated using electric-run air source heat pumps.
• Installing solar panels.
• Insulating the homes beyond building standards.
• Providing car charging ports on each house to encourage the use of electric vehicles.
• Installing fibre broadband to the new homes to encourage working from home.
• Investing £25,000 into improved surface water drainage on Merrow Street.