Our scheme at West Beckham has ten affordable rent homes on two sites. The homes were constructed by timber frames and in the style of converted barns.
We worked alongisde North Norfolk District Council and Homes England, and the homes were built by Smith of Honingham.
Design
On Church Road, the design of the houses are in the style of a former farmhouse and converted barns. They are positioned set back from the road behind amenity and wildflower areas to create green opposite the church.
On Sheringham Road, these homes are bungalows in the style of a converted farmyard.
Church Road
- 1 x 2-bedroom house
- 1 x 4-bedroom house
- 3 x 3-bedroom houses
Sheringham Road
- 4 x 2-bedroom bungalows
- 1 x 1-bedroom bungalow
Environmental
All of the homes are built to a high environmental standard, with air source heat pumps, photovoltaic panels and electric charging points all contributing to a ‘B’ EPC rating.
What is Affordable Housing?
Affordable housing includes:
- Affordable rent (rents capped at Local Housing Allowance)
- Low-cost Home Ownership
With limited public funding, we have developed a mixed-tenure model. Surplus from the sale of market homes helps to subsidise the delivery of affordable homes to appropriate design and quality standard for the area.
The affordable homes on this scheme will be available for households in housing need, and prioritised for those with local connection to the parish or adjoining parishes.