Seven new affordable homes for local people have been handed over in Hindringham. All of the homes are net zero operational thanks to a combination of sustainable technologies.
Jenny Watson, Chair of Broadland Housing Association, received the keys to the five bungalows and two houses from Nick Suiter, Managing Director of King’s Lynn-based builders, EN Suiter & Sons, who constructed the homes on Wells Road.
We are now letting the homes to local families, who must have a connection to Hindringham to apply.
Homes Designed to Complement the Village
The new homes have been built on a plot opposite the village school and are designed to fit seamlessly into the local landscape, reflecting the look of a former farmhouse and converted barns. Traditional materials like timber and flint were used to match the character of the village.
The project includes five one and two-bedroom bungalows and two three-bedroom houses for affordable rent. In addition, four three-bedroom houses are being sold on the open market, with the sales helping to fund the affordable homes.
Sustainable Features
The homes feature a variety of energy-efficient technologies, including:
- Air source heat pumps
- Photovoltaic panels
- Mechanical ventilation and heat recovery systems
- High air tightness
These features ensure the homes achieve net zero operational carbon, making them both environmentally friendly and cost-efficient for residents.
Partnership and Funding
The development was made possible through partnership between Broadland Housing Association, North Norfolk District Council, and Homes England. It is part of a wider initiative to build six local needs housing schemes across the district.
Michael Newey, Chief Executive of Broadland Housing, said:
We are delighted to see the completion of these beautifully designed and energy efficient affordable homes. Affordable housing is not just about the rent; increasingly we are having to factor in energy costs when assessing whether a home is affordable.
The demand we have already seen for these seven homes in Hindringham shows that affordable housing is very much needed in village communities across North Norfolk.
The local lettings policy which applies to this site means that priority will be given to families who have a connection with Hindringham and the surrounding villages, ensuring that these new homes will be a genuine asset to the local community.
Michael Newey, Chief Executive
A Valuable Community Asset
Cllr Wendy Fredericks, Deputy Leader of North Norfolk District Council, added:
I am so proud that we are working once again with Broadland Housing to bring another affordable housing site into our district. The design fits so elegantly into the village – it has been conceived to be an asset for the local community. We hope to be seeing more of these high quality energy efficient new homes being built in North Norfolk in the future.
Cllr Wendy Fredericks, Deputy Leader of NNDC
The homes were designed by Norfolk-based architects Ingleton Wood. Director Chris Stammers said:
We are proud to continue our work alongside Broadland Housing Association and its partners in helping to deliver much-needed affordable rural housing in North Norfolk.
The Wells Road project reflects our ongoing commitment to deliver locally appropriate housing and place making, addressing urgent housing need in the district. We look forward to seeing residents move in and support the wider Hindringham community.
Chris Stammers, Director of Ingleton Wood
Interested in Applying?
The homes are now being let with priority for local families connected to Hindringham and nearby villages.
Visit North Norfolk District Council’s website for more information and to apply.