Work begins on ‘flagship’ housing scheme

A North Yorkshire housing scheme is bringing eco-friendly living to a rural community.

Construction is now underway in the village of Swinton, near Malton, where affordable housing developer Adderstone Living is building 20 properties for Karbon Homes. 

The homes will be a mix of one, two, three and four-bed houses and bungalows, available through affordable rent, shared ownership and rent to buy.

The development will include a communal battery storage system, which officials say will allow residents to store surplus solar power generated on-site. 

Each home will also feature air-source heat pumps and electric vehicle charging points.

Part-funded through Karbon’s £181 million partnership with Homes England, the project forms part of a wider commitment to deliver more than 2000 affordable homes across the North East and Yorkshire by 2026, with at least ten per cent earmarked for rural areas.

The scheme is expected to be completed by the summer of 2026.

Zoey Hawthorne, assistant director of development delivery for Karbon Homes, said: “It’s great to see work getting underway on this rural flagship scheme, the first where all our homes will benefit from battery storage.

“When the cost of living is high, providing homes that are not only affordable for local residents in terms of rent, but utilise technologies that have the potential to help customers save on their utilities bills, has never been more important.

“We hope these new homes, designed to meet the needs of residents wanting to move to, or stay living, in the village, will play a role in helping the community thrive.” 

Stephen McCoy, managing director of Adderstone Living, added: “When complete, this ground-breaking scheme will be a valuable asset to the village and wider community. 

“Beyond bricks and mortar, we’re delivering broader community benefits.

“Social housing is rightly back in the spotlight, with a growing recognition of its vital role in building resilient communities. 

“We're pleased to be playing our part in this renewed focus, delivering high-quality, innovative homes that balance affordability, sustainability and long-term value.”

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