Shapland Place, Tiverton
Zero-carbon Housing Scheme
Mid Devon District Council
About the project
Mid Devon District Council is continuing its move towards carbon zero with the launch of a new modular housing project in Tiverton.
The Council is currently undergoing a feasibility study and plans to build 8 units in the Tiverton site. Site locations and detailed information are available below.
The houses will be built on land currently occupied by garages and car parking and will be completed with triple glazing and solar panels, with both projects being carbon neutral making this one of the first social housing projects of this type within the region.
Project Team
Mid Devon District Council
The Council
ZED PODS Ltd
Architects
ZED PODS Show Home
In partnership with ZED PODS, the Council has undertaken
a consultation event to showcase the proposed new homes.
From 3rd to 13th August, a fully furnished home, similar to those planned to be built in the Mid Devon towns, had open for the public visit at the Culm Valley Sports Centre Car Park.
The Council is currently undergoing a feasibility study and plans to build 8 units in the Tiverton site. Site locations and detailed information are available below.
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It’s great to be able to see inside the show home and really understand the quality of finish these homes have. We are committed to providing more social housing across the district and these homes will provide this as well as help us strive towards our goal of being carbon-neutral by 2030. I would encourage people to take a look at the plans for the sites or book a tour to see for themselves.”
Councillor Bob Evans, Cabinet Member for Housing
Site Location
1,193 sqm
Approx. Site Area
The site is located next to the industrial estate on the fringe of a residential housing estate. It is situated as backfill site at the end of Shapland Place road and lies just off from Woodward Road to the West.
The town of Tiverton has a range of local amenities such as restaurants and shops within 10-15 minutes walk. The lack of a local rail station means that local transport relies on road based transportation hence the need to provide adequate parking provision and electric vehicle charging points to form part of sustainable transport strategy.
Site Massing
The scheme proposes a mix of social rent units raised above an existing garage site that is in the process of being cleared and replaced with new road surfaces and open parking bays. The scheme is designed to achieve Secured by-Design standards and provide private amenity spaces.
The scheme comprises 8 self-contained residential units of the following configuration:
4 x 1B 1P (1-storey)
3 x 2B 4P (1-storey)
1 x 3B 4P (1-storey)
Communal facilities include internal secured bin store, secured cycle store, public landscape gardens.
28 no. parking spaces with potential EV charging points
The scheme also shows allowance for site specific constraints and opportunities whilst respecting existing amenities.
Project Timeline
Project Brief approved by the Council
Undertook Feasibility Studies
Agree on Project Budget
Prepare Project Programme
Completed
Completed
Building Regulations Application
Construction Phase Plan
