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Practical completion of 21 affordable rent homes at More’s Meadow in Great Shelford takes place

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Practical completion of 21 affordable rent homes at More’s Meadow in Great Shelford takes place

A Community-Led Housing initiative at More’s Meadow in Great Shelford was completed on the 30th January, providing affordable rent homes in the local community for local people. The site includes 21 units at rents that are 50% of market rent, which is even lower than normal affordable rents. The scheme received grant support from the Combined Authority’s affordable housing programme in November 2020, and is a very welcome completion of one of the earlier approved Community Land Trust (CLT) schemes.

The homes are a mixture of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes with gardens, and brings to 53 the total number of almshouses owned and managed by the Parochial Charities, which is a member of The Almshouse Association. Designed for sustainability, the new homes achieve high standards of energy efficiency, keeping residents’ running costs low. Air source heat pumps and mechanically ventilated heat recovery systems minimise energy losses whilst providing good ventilation. The homes are triple glazed throughout.

Planning approval also includes the provision of new allotments, orchards, parkland, a community garden, the planting of native trees and hedgerows, and enhanced public access to the surrounding green belt.

Speaking of the project completion, Chair of the Housing Committee, Cllr Bridget Smith said: “This project has delivered 21 much needed affordable rent homes to the people of Great Shelford, providing those from the area with the opportunity to really put down roots in this wonderful development. The sensitivity to the green belt and the focus on gardens, allotments and parkland is something that will be enjoyed by all for many years to come.”