Accessible and affordable homes launched in Chellaston
Work has begun on eight new high-quality, sustainable bungalows in Chellaston. Developed by Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA) in partnership with Scope Partnership Limited (Scope), the scheme will offer much-needed affordable housing for South Derbyshire residents.
Sited on Henshall Drive, the development will include eight EPC A rated bungalows built to M4 (2) Building Regulations for accessibility. Four homes will be available for shared ownership – part rent, part buy - and the remaining four will be let at a social rent by our Housing team. The homes are expected to be complete early 2026.
Designed by Pelham Architects, there’s a special focus to make these new homes energy efficient. This will both reduce their carbon footprint and help reduce energy costs for the new residents. The homes will be completely gas-free, and fitted with air-source heat pumps, PV solar panels and EV charging points. The walls, floors and ceilings are filled with thick insulation and the windows are argon filled to keep the warm air in.
The scheme will bring an area of brownfield land into positive use for much-needed affordable housing and has been designed to blend sensitively with the local community.
Cllrs and officers from South Derbyshire District Council recently met with NCHA and Scope for a tour of the site.
Cllr Gordon Rhind, Chair of the Housing and Community Services Committee at South Derbyshire District Council, said: “These new bungalows will be a huge benefit to our local community, providing affordable living, as well high quality, sustainable properties, that by their building standards alone, ensure residents can reduce their energy costs and live in a warm, secure home.”
Allan Fisher, Director of Development and Sustainability at NCHA, said: “This development reflects our commitment to building homes that are both affordable and environmentally friendly, in line with our sustainability targets. With rising energy costs, these homes will provide residents with lower living expenses and a reduced carbon footprint. We’re proud to bring this new housing scheme to Chellaston, addressing local housing needs while paving the way for a sustainable future.”
Maz Patel, Managing Director of Loughborough based, Scope Construction, said: "It is great to be on site today to officially break ground on our first project for NCHA and fantastic to see the rapid progress we have already made in the ground. Scope is committed to helping housing associations and local authorities to deliver affordable and sustainable housing across the East Midlands. We look
forward to working with NCHA and Pelham Architects to deliver these bungalows, which will be highly energy efficient and accessible homes. We hope it will be the first of many projects we deliver together."
The scheme contributes to NCHA‘s Strategic Partnership with Homes England, to deliver new, affordable homes across the East Midlands.
Early expressions of interest for the shared ownership properties can be made to NCHA Sales by emailing: nchasales@ncha.org.uk. For rented properties register here.
16 May 2025