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Living Space gets green light for affordable housing scheme in Bedfordshire



Living Space Housing has received planning permission from Central Bedfordshire Council for the development of 57 eco-friendly affordable homes on a 4.45-acre site in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire.


The firm lodged the plans for the Bedford Road (B5120) scheme during summer 2021.

The development — designed by Pad Design to fit national design space standards — will feature a mix of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom homes to suit households and families of up to six people. 

All properties will have air source heat pumps installed.

The development layout plan includes 128 parking spaces for future residents and visitors, as well as landscaping and ecological enhancements, including an attenuation pond, new planting, and landscaped public open space.

The 57 detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes will be constructed in red and orange brick with occasional white render to the top floor, using local materials to replicate nearby traditional dwellings.

The project lies within the Houghton Regis North Strategic Allocation and is part of a major urban extension.

All 57 homes will be delivered to housing provider Stonewater to help meet local demand for high-quality affordable rent and shared ownership homes.

Paul Breen, managing director at Living Space Housing, said: “We are delighted that our plans for this quality development have been given the green light by Central Bedfordshire Council. 

“We can now make preparations to break ground and commence construction in the coming weeks. 

“With such easy access to the M1, the enviable transport links and employment opportunities around Dunstable and Luton make the communities of Houghton Regis and Bidwell ideal for expansion. 

“For the benefit of everyone in the locality, an array of new facilities and amenities will be delivered alongside the eco-efficient modern homes. 

“By working with our local supply chain and Stonewater to construct these 57 purpose-designed affordable properties, we will be helping to ensure Houghton Regis’ urban extension caters for all.”

Chris Montague, director of development (East and North) at Stonewater, added: “We’re really pleased to be working with Living Space again to bring this important development to life and enhance the provision of varying types of affordable housing in Bedfordshire.

“Across all our new developments, we’re looking for ways to cut carbon emissions to support our sustainability commitments, but also to ensure we’re providing energy-efficient, comfortable homes that are affordable for our customers. 

“By installing air source heat pumps, all future residents will be able to significantly reduce their carbon footprint, while also reducing their household energy costs.

“While working towards our vision of giving everyone the opportunity to have a place that they can call home, as with all our new developments, we’ll also be looking to enhance the public realm and convey a distinctive narrative of place.”



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