Multi-million pound Government backing for low carbon residential scheme

A site in Holmfirth which is being developed by Heywood Homes will feature 35 low carbon properties once works complete.

The project is being facilitated and supported by £5m worth of finance from Homes England.

Joanna Simpson, development finance manager at Homes England said: “This development is an excellent example of the support Homes England can provide ambitious SMEs through Government funding and we are proud to be supporting Heywood Homes and partners on this project.

“The emphasis on sustainability in this development is particularly noteworthy, with all properties to be EPC A rated, a focus on the incorporation of outdoor spaces and the use of low carbon building techniques.

“This is a testament to how we’re able to support SMEs, and we encourage others to get in contact to find out if we can provide Government-funding to kick-start their projects.”

From 2022, Blacks Solicitors has supported Heywood Homes with the acquisition and development of the site.

It has also provided advice on the Homes England funding. Planning advice was given by senior associate solicitor, Katy McPhie.

Andrew Pedley, partner in the Real Estate team at Blacks, said: “We are pleased to have supported Heywood Homes to successfully bring this housing scheme to the market alongside Homes England.

“It has been a pleasure to work with the team, offering advice on complex matters to ensure they can continue to offer environmentally friendly and EPC A rated family homes designed in a manner not widely used in the sector.”

Jonathan Mayo, managing director at Heywood Homes, added: “It was great to work with Andrew and the Blacks team again. They help us to navigate through development constraints whilst achieving our environmental goals.

“It was important for us to work with a funder who valued our ecological building principles, recognising the importance of all properties being EPC A rated by using building techniques that are reducing carbon emissions, conserving energy and promoting sustainability.”