Planned housing development to include low carbon pilot scheme
A total of 125 homes, including council housing, are being proposed for the former RM Grylls Middle School site, in Liversedge, Kirklees.
The plans include 20 new homes constructed to a certified Passivhaus standard, which is a recognised German standard for low energy building.
The Passivhaus homes will be built with materials that will reduce heat loss and energy usage. They will include additional layers of insulation, airtight glazing and mechanical ventilation. And they will have heat recovery systems, to make them energy efficient.
David Shepherd, strategic director of growth and regeneration at Kirklees Council, said: “We are committed to our 2038 zero carbon target and exploring all areas of our service delivery to transform the way we do things and make a real impact on carbon reduction.
“This pilot is testament to our approach to seek innovative solutions and I am very excited to see if this type of construction could help shape the future of building new council housing in Kirklees.”
If the council’s cabinet approves the pilot when it meets, a full planning application will be made in early 2023. A construction partner will then be awarded the contract and work will start next autumn.
