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Responsible homebuilder leaves green footprint at Yorkshire developments

Leading developer Barratt Developments Yorkshire West, which includes the Barratt and David Wilson Home brands, has been leaving green footprints across Yorkshire through its environmentally conscious attitude towards homebuilding practices.

The division, which has the Hartley Brook development in Huddersfield, built 712 new homes during 2016, 49% of which were built on previously developed, brownfield land, preserving more green areas in the region and protecting wildlife.

A further conscious effort was also made to support the local environment, with more than 3,700 trees or shrubs planted or retained on developments and 94% of construction waste recycled. The developer also contributed £14.4 million to local community facilities and affordable housing.

Ian Ruthven, Managing Director at Barratt Homes Yorkshire West, commented:

“As a five-star homebuilder we have a responsibility to ensure we’re conscious of the effect we are having on the environment and aim to combat this in any way possible.

“Furthermore, last year alone around 2,900 jobs were supported directly and indirectly through homebuilding by Barratt Homes Yorkshire West, and 590 sub contractor, and 370 supplier companies were supported.

“We care greatly about both the homes we build and the communities we create at our developments and so we use materials and practices that promote environmentally-friendly results.”

Barratt Homes is currently building a selection of high quality new homes in the local area. To find out more please visit www.barratthomes.co.uk.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Richard Savage .