Orbit Homes will be launching its first air source heat pump-powered development in the East, which will comprise 50 affordable properties.
The homes at Liberty Park in Rackheath, Norfolk will each be fitted with an electric ASHP which takes energy from the air outside and converts it into heat to provide properties with hot water and heating while also helping to cut heating costs and reduce customers’ carbon footprint.
Enhanced cavity insulation will also be installed at Liberty Park, meaning less heat energy is required to maintain a comfortable temperature.
Liberty Park will also enhance the biodiversity of the surrounding area by introducing hedgerows along the boundaries of the site, sowing wildflower seeds in open spaces, planting apple and pear trees, creating bug hotels and installing bat and bird boxes on existing trees and new houses.
The development will feature Orbit Homes’ brand-new house designs, which have been matched against the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents’ (RoSPA) Safer by Design framework and British Standard 5395-1 stairs to reduce the risk of falls.
The new homes in Rackheath will also include a brand-new specification, which offers all customers induction hobs, integrated kitchen appliances, four-piece bathrooms and EV charging point infrastructure as standard.
Liberty Park will comprise 100% affordable properties, offering 23 shared ownership and 27 affordable rent homes with a collection of two, three and four-bedroom houses will be on offer.
There will be an off-plan preview launch to registered applicants in late October 2023, with the first completions expected in spring 2024.
Andy Georgiou, sales and marketing director at Orbit Homes, said: “Providing high-quality, sustainable homes is a priority for us, which is why I’m delighted to unveil plans for our brand-new development, Liberty Park. The installation of air source heat pumps at this site helps to drive our commitment to reducing customers’ reliance on fossil fuels and allows us to embrace renewable technologies.”
“This 100% affordable scheme is located just six miles from the centre of Norwich in the village of Rackheath, which offers a range of local amenities, as well as excellent transport connections. Our contemporary and energy-efficient homes feature an all-inclusive specification, which offers customers so many essential finishes included as standard, making Orbit Homes ideal for first-time buyers, young couples, growing families and downsizers alike.”
