Housebuilder reveals plans to regenerate unused land in Milton Keynes
Top 10 UK housebuilder, Keepmoat, has committed to regenerating nearly seven acres of
unused land in Milton Keynes to build 115 new homes - 50 of which will be built to the
anticipated Future Homes Standard.
With a planned total build budget of £21.5million, the project is due to be completed in
March 2026, and will provide a range of high-quality, multi-tenure homes to add to the
thriving community already in the area.
The housebuilder will also create multiple types of housing for residents at the site to be
named Haworth Place, including much-needed affordable housing stock through a local
housing association. The development is located on the edge of Milton Keynes and is close
to a variety of amenities such as shops, parks and transport links.
The Future Homes Standard legislation update, which is due in 2025, requires all new
homes to reduce 75 percent of the carbon emissions and is set out to replace traditional
Building Regulations for new dwellings.
Keepmoat has invested in new research and development to create an advanced delivery
programme of new builds called ‘Echo’ homes, equipped with air source heat pumps, solar
PV panels, increased levels of insulation and EV charging points to reduce carbon
emissions from the homes.
These new technologies will be rolled out across key selected developments in the house
builders' portfolio to begin the advanced delivery project, including within 50 homes at
the development in Milton Keynes.
Ian McFaul, Interim Regional Managing Director at Keepmoat, South Midlands, said:
“We’re thrilled to be regenerating this underdeveloped piece of land in Milton Keynes to
deliver 115 high-quality, multi-tenure homes for the local area, including much-needed
affordable housing options. The project is also creating a raft of new local jobs, training
and apprenticeship opportunities, further boosting the local economy and the industry’s
future workforce.
“As the project continues into the next phase, it’s extremely rewarding to see the
excitement about the plans to deliver these homes in this fantastic new town. We’re also
proud to be delivering homes featuring anticipated Future Homes Standard technology
ahead of the Government-enforced delivery model set to come in next year - a further
step in our mission to create sustainable communities for the future.”
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