Construction of Major Housing Development Near Welsh Beauty Spot Moves Closer

Construction of major housing development near Welsh beauty spot moves closer

The Welsh Government is calling the planned housing development near Penarth and Cosmeston Lakes the largest net-zero housing development in the UK

Welsh Government backs landmark green housing project despite local concerns

Further artist impressions of what the new housing development proposed for land at Upper Cosmeston Farm could look like. Image: Austin Smith Lord Ted Peskett, Local Democracy Reporter There has been a major update in plans to build what’s been called the UK’s largest net-zero housing development near a Welsh beauty spot. The Welsh Government announced it had agreed a contract with housing developers Barratt Redrow to deliver 576 homes on land a…

UK’s Largest Net Zero Housing Development to be Delivered in Wales

The Welsh Government has agreed a contract with Barratt Redrow to deliver the UK’s largest net zero carbon housing development. The site in the Vale of Glamorgan is also believed to be one of the biggest in Europe. Known as Cosmeston Farm, it will see the delivery of 576 new homes that will achieve net zero carbon through innovative design and technologies. Net zero housing developments aim to create homes that produce as much energy as they con…

Welsh Government partners with Barratt Redrow for net zero housing scheme

Barratt Redrow has signed a contract with the Welsh Government to deliver a net zero carbon housing development at Cosmeston Farm in the Vale of Glamorgan.  The scheme will see 576 new homes built to net zero standards using design and technology to cut emissions.  Cardiff University has been brought in to independently check the carbon performance of the homes. Half of the homes will be affordable, including 219 for social rent.  The site will …